Solar Panels Wollongong
Wollongong sits in STC Zone 3 (moderate) with 4.8 peak sun hours per day. Around 35% of homes in the area have rooftop solar, with 43,037 CER-registered installations across 17 postcodes.
Solar in Wollongong
4.8 Peak Sun Hours Daily
A 6.6kW system in Wollongong 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.
Zone 3 (moderate) STC Rebate
A 6.6kW system in Wollongong qualifies for an estimated $1,423 in federal Small-scale Technology Certificates. A 13.2kW system qualifies for around $2,846.
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.
Network Operators: Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy
Wollongong 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.
Wollongong 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 Installations43,037
- Network OperatorAusgrid
- Suburbs in LGA96
Wollongong Solar Rebates
Federal STC Rebate
Wollongong 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.
New South Wales Rebates
New South Wales offers state-level solar and battery incentives for eligible homeowners across Wollongong and the wider state.
Suburbs in Wollongong
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