Solar & Battery Installation Melbourne - Inner East Local Installers & Quotes
ℹ️ Get quick estimates for solar and battery sizing, costs, and savings in Melbourne - Inner East using these simplified calculators. For more accurate, advanced calculations, use the full Photonik design platform.
Solar Design Melbourne - Inner East
Energy Usage
The right solar system size for your Melbourne - Inner East property depends on how much electricity you use each day. Most households in Melbourne - Inner East use around 25 kWh per day, whilst energy efficient homes can reduce this to roughly half.
Lowering energy usage before solar installation—via improved insulation and efficient appliances—often reduces required system size and enhances financial returns.
Typical energy usage per person per day in Melbourne - Inner East:
Note: Actual usage varies depending on property size, building efficiency, climate, and appliances.
Solar System Sizing
Matching your daily energy needs requires approximately 6.6kW of solar capacity. Systems sized between 9.9kW and 13.2kW perform best, accounting for natural fluctuations in solar production.
Expect around 27.8 kWh daily from a 6.6 kW system in Melbourne - Inner East, 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 East
Solar Battery Sizing
A 6.6 kW solar-only setup in Melbourne - Inner East delivers around 50% self-sufficiency, leaving 50% dependent on grid electricity. Installing a 10 kWh battery boosts your energy independence to around 86% per year, cutting grid dependency down 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 East
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 East
Understanding Solar & Battery System Costs
A 6.6 kW solar system in Melbourne - Inner East costs approximately $7,661, while adding a 10 kWh battery increases the total to around $12,904. Most solar-only systems reach payback in approximately 5.2 years, though battery storage lengthens payback periods whilst substantially boosting 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 East
STC rebates in Melbourne - Inner East 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.