Practical solar and battery information for Melbourne homes and businesses.
Start with a sensible estimate for your household, then use Melbourne-focused guides to work through panels, batteries, inverters, rebates and the network rules that apply here.
Free planning tools Melbourne-focused Sources linked where they matter
Use the tools for a sensible starting point, then follow the linked guides to see the assumptions and trade-offs behind the result.
Compare introductory Melbourne solar generation scenarios using your household details, including what each option could mean for your power bill. A roof-specific design is still needed before choosing a system.
Plan my solar systemBuild a simple picture of your occupants, appliances, heating and cooling, and when people are usually home.
Build my householdArrange example 475 W panels on satellite imagery. The tool is illustrative, not a verified installation layout.
Open the rooftop designerStart with what you're trying to work out, then move into the detail only when you need it.
How solar works, common system sizes and the questions worth asking before you begin.
Understand solarUsable capacity, power, blackout backup and whether a battery suits the way your household uses electricity.
Explore batteriesInstallation costs, household power use and how to compare what two quotes actually include.
Explore solar costsUnderstand current solar and battery incentives and where to check eligibility before relying on them.
Understand rebatesLearn what panels, inverters and batteries do, then look up the manufacturers behind the models on your quote.
Explore equipmentExport limits, flexible exports, emergency backstop, inspections and the Victorian rules that can change a system design.
Understand Victorian rulesSee what happens from the solar panels on your roof to the electricity your household uses.
Search the suburb directory for local guides, planning information and resources relevant to your part of Melbourne.
Roof orientation, shading, electricity usage and network requirements differ between properties. An address alone cannot establish solar suitability or guarantee savings.
Find my local guideGood information explains its assumptions, shows you where to check important details and leaves room for the fact that every home is different.
Our guide outlines six practical installer checks, explains the reasoning behind them and gives you questions to use when comparing proposals.
Compare solar installers How we workGot a question about the site? You're welcome to email us. If you'd like to talk through a solar or battery project, the optional enquiry form is there if you want it. Using the guides and tools never requires an enquiry.
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