Solar & Battery Installation Melbourne - Inner Local Installers & Quotes
ℹ️ Get quick estimates for solar and battery sizing, costs, and savings in Melbourne - Inner using these simplified calculators. For more accurate, advanced calculations, use the full Photonik design platform.
Solar Design Melbourne - Inner
Energy Usage
To choose the right solar system in Melbourne - Inner, start by understanding your daily electricity consumption. Average daily consumption sits at around 25 kWh for most Melbourne - Inner homes, with energy efficient properties typically using substantially less.
It's worth reducing your energy usage before going solar, as this can decrease the system size you need and improve payback. Focus on better insulation and energy efficient appliances.
Typical energy usage per person per day in Melbourne - Inner:
Note: Actual usage varies depending on property size, building efficiency, climate, and appliances.
Solar System Sizing
You'll need around 6.6kW of solar to match your average consumption. For best results, size your system between 9.9kW and 13.2kW to account for fluctuations in solar output throughout the day and year.
Expect around 27.8 kWh daily from a 6.6 kW system in Melbourne - Inner, with production varying from 3.23 kWh/kW/day in June to 4.80 kWh/kW/day in February.
Solar & Energy Savings
Calculate Heat Pump & EV Savings
Electrify your home by replacing gas heating, petrol vehicles, and other fossil fuel appliances with electric alternatives powered by clean solar energy. This delivers significant additional financial savings and substantial carbon emission reductions. Our calculator helps you compare costs and model the financial impact of switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
How Solar Reduces Your Electricity Bills
The calculations below show how your electricity bills change with solar. Your Old Bill of - per month (- annually) is calculated from your total energy consumption multiplied by the grid electricity rate. Your New Bill of - per month (- annually) accounts for solar generation, the percentage you use directly (self-consumption), remaining grid consumption, and feed-in credits for excess energy exported to the grid. This results in monthly savings of - (- annually).
Battery Storage Melbourne - Inner
Solar Battery Sizing
Solar-only systems in Melbourne - Inner typically provide 50% self-usage with a 6.6 kW installation, meaning 50% of your electricity still comes from the grid. Including a 10 kWh battery typically raises annual self-sufficiency to around 86%, with grid reliance dropping to 14%.
The full Photonik tool provides detailed battery savings and return on investment calculations.
Energy Self Sufficiency Calculator*
*Note: This calculator provides simplified battery self-sufficiency estimates. For accurate per-hour simulations that account for solar generation patterns, consumption timing, battery charging/discharging cycles, and efficiency losses across all seasons, use the full Photonik design tool.
Panel Placement Tool Melbourne - Inner
This is a simple panel placement tool that lets you quickly estimate panel count for a single roof area. Try Photonik for advanced features:
- Multiple panel groups
- Custom roof angles
- Panel orientation
- Shade loss calculations
- Panel selection (1000+ models)
- Full integration with our design tool
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Solar & Battery System Cost Melbourne - Inner
Understanding Solar & Battery System Costs
Expect to invest approximately $7,661 for a 6.6 kW solar system in Melbourne - Inner, or around $12,904 with a 10 kWh battery included. Solar systems typically achieve payback in around 5.2 years, whilst adding battery storage extends the payback period but provides greater energy independence.
The pricing breakdown includes equipment, installation labour, and applicable taxes. Use the sliders to adjust system size and battery capacity to see how pricing and payback change.
STC Rebates Melbourne - Inner
STC rebates in Melbourne - Inner are calculated based on your system size, location zone factor, and deeming period until 2031.
Use our full design tool for detailed system design, panel placement, and professional proposals.