Solar Panels Wellington
Wellington sits in STC Zone 4 (standard) with 4.1 peak sun hours per day. Around 38% of homes in the area have rooftop solar, with 16,526 CER-registered installations across 17 postcodes.
Solar in Wellington
4.1 Peak Sun Hours Daily
A 6.6kW system in Wellington generates around 27.1 kWh on a clear day and approximately 8,382 kWh per year, enough to cover most of an average household's electricity use.
Zone 4 (standard) STC Rebate
A 6.6kW system in Wellington qualifies for an estimated $1,220 in federal Small-scale Technology Certificates. A 13.2kW system qualifies for around $2,440.
Victoria State Solar Rebate
Victoria offers an additional state rebate of up to $5,100 for eligible solar installations. Combined with federal STCs, total upfront rebates can reduce system costs significantly.
Network Operators: AusNet, CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor, United Energy
Wellington is served by AusNet and CitiPower and Jemena and Powercor and United Energy, who manage grid connection approvals, solar export limits, and smart meter upgrades for the area.
Wellington Solar Quick Facts
- STC ZoneZone 4 (standard)
- Peak Sun Hours4.1 hrs/day
- Annual Output per kW1,270 kWh
- STC Rebate (6.6kW)$1,220
- STC Rebate (13.2kW)$2,440
- CER Installations16,526
- Network OperatorAusNet
- Suburbs in LGA139
Wellington Solar Rebates
Federal STC Rebate
Wellington is in STC Zone 4 (standard). The federal Small-scale Technology Certificate scheme reduces the upfront cost of every eligible solar installation automatically through your installer.
Victoria Rebates
Victoria offers state-level solar and battery incentives for eligible homeowners across Wellington and the wider state.
Suburbs in Wellington
Our network of CEC-accredited installers services all suburbs across Wellington and surrounding areas.
Plus 115 more suburbs across 17 postcodes.
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