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Solar Panels Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie sits in STC Zone 3 (moderate) with 4.8 peak sun hours per day. Around 42% of homes in the area have rooftop solar, with 43,806 CER-registered installations across 15 postcodes.

4.8 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
Zone 3
STC Zone
~42%
Solar Homes
$1,423
STC Rebate (6.6kW)

Solar in Lake Macquarie

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4.8 Peak Sun Hours Daily

A 6.6kW system in Lake Macquarie generates around 31.7 kWh on a clear day and approximately 9,834 kWh per year, enough to cover most of an average household's electricity use.

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Zone 3 (moderate) STC Rebate

A 6.6kW system in Lake Macquarie qualifies for an estimated $1,423 in federal Small-scale Technology Certificates. A 13.2kW system qualifies for around $2,846.

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New South Wales State Solar Rebate

New South Wales offers an additional state rebate of up to $4,800 for eligible solar installations. Combined with federal STCs, total upfront rebates can reduce system costs significantly.

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Network Operators: Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy

Lake Macquarie is served by Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy, who manage grid connection approvals, solar export limits, and smart meter upgrades for the area.

Lake Macquarie Solar Quick Facts

  • STC ZoneZone 3 (moderate)
  • Peak Sun Hours4.8 hrs/day
  • Annual Output per kW1,490 kWh
  • STC Rebate (6.6kW)$1,423
  • STC Rebate (13.2kW)$2,846
  • CER Installations43,806
  • Network OperatorAusgrid
  • Suburbs in LGA113

Lake Macquarie Solar Rebates

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Federal STC Rebate

Lake Macquarie is in STC Zone 3 (moderate). The federal Small-scale Technology Certificate scheme reduces the upfront cost of every eligible solar installation automatically through your installer.

6.6kW System
$1,423
13.2kW System
$2,846
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New South Wales Rebates

New South Wales offers state-level solar and battery incentives for eligible homeowners across Lake Macquarie and the wider state.

Solar Rebate
$4,800
Battery Rebate
$3,000

Suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Our network of CEC-accredited installers services all suburbs across Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.

Adamstown
Adamstown Heights
Arcadia Vale
Argenton
Ashtonfield
Awaba
Balcolyn
Balmoral
Barnsley
Belmont
Belmont North
Belmont South
Bennetts Green
Birmingham Gardens
Blackalls Park
Blacksmiths
Bolton Point
Bonnells Bay
Boolaroo
Booragul
Brightwaters
Brunkerville
Buchanan
Buttaba

Plus 89 more suburbs across 15 postcodes.

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