Solar Installation Newcastle
Newcastle offers strong sun hours for coastal NSW and excellent roof sizes from its industrial heritage. With 35% solar penetration and growing, Newcastle homeowners are seeing excellent returns on solar investment.
Why Newcastle is Great for Solar
6.5 Peak Sun Hours Daily
Newcastle enjoys strong solar irradiance for a coastal city. A 6.6kW system typically generates 25-28kWh per day, providing excellent returns.
Industrial Heritage = Large Roof Spaces
Newcastle's housing stock often features generous roof sizes, perfect for larger solar systems that maximise generation and savings.
High Power Users
Newcastle's industrial past means many homes have high energy needs. Solar significantly reduces bills for these higher-usage households.
NSW VPP Incentive
Newcastle residents can access the NSW Virtual Power Plant incentive for battery storage, adding up to $1,500 in additional value.
Newcastle Solar Quick Facts
- STC ZoneZone 3 (1.382 rating)
- Network OperatorAusgrid
- Export Limit5-10kW
- Avg. Install Cost$5,400-$7,800 (6.6kW)
- State RebateSTCs + NSW VPP
Newcastle Solar Rebates
Federal STC Rebate
Newcastle is in STC Zone 3. For a typical 6.6kW system, you receive approximately $2,100-$2,400 off the purchase price.
Battery Rebate + VPP
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers ~30% off eligible batteries, plus the NSW VPP incentive adds extra value.
Areas We Service in Newcastle
Our partner installers service Greater Newcastle and the Hunter region with solar, batteries, and heat pumps.
Extended Newcastle Region
We also cover Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Singleton, Muswellbrook, and surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm availability in your specific location.
Recommended Systems for Newcastle
6.6kW Solar
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10kW Solar + Battery
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13kW + 15kWh + EV
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