Solar panels in Australia
What a typical 6 kWp home system produces, saves and costs in Australia in 2026, on free government climate data (PVGIS). Run the numbers for your own roof below.
Is solar worth it in Australia?
A 6 kWp system is a common size for a family home. The figures above use Australia’s typical install cost, electricity price and export rules, then model 25 years of savings. They are an estimate, not a quote: your roof, orientation and shading move the result, which is what the calculator works out for your exact address.
| What we assumed for Australia | |
|---|---|
| System cost (net of incentives) | A$6,522 |
| Electricity price (import) | 0.33 AUD/kWh |
| Export / feed-in rate | 0.05 AUD/kWh |
| Incentive modelled | SRES STC point-of-sale rebate (~263 AUD/kWp: Zone 3 1.382 x 5-yr deeming (2026) x ~38 AUD/STC); declines one deeming year each 1 Jan to 2030 (if you qualify) |
| 25-year lifetime profit (NPV) | A$5,618 |
For the incentives, tariffs and the 2026 rule changes in detail, read our Australia solar guide.
Estimate only, not a quote. Figures use local climate data and average tariffs; your installer’s quote will be exact.
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