Solar Panel Calculator — New South Wales (NSW)
Calculate solar panel savings in NSW for 2026. Includes interest-free loans, STCs, and Sydney's excellent sun hours.
☀️ NSW solar loans: Interest-free loans up to $9,000-$14,000. Feed-in tariff: 6-8c/kWh. Sydney gets 4.5-4.8 peak sun hours/day.
Solar in NSW
- Peak sun hours: 4.5-4.8 hours/day (Sydney average)
- Good sun: Better than VIC, slightly less than QLD
- Feed-in tariffs: 6-8c/kWh (varies by retailer)
- High electricity prices: 30-35c/kWh in Sydney
NSW solar rebates & incentives (2026)
- Empowering Homes: Interest-free loans $9,000-$14,000
- STCs (Federal): ~$2,200-$3,000 for 6.6kW
- Battery rebates: Up to $2,400 (low-income households)
How much do solar panels cost in NSW?
- 6.6kW system: $5,500-$8,000 (before STCs)
- After STCs: ~$3,500-$5,500
- With loan: $0 upfront (pay over time)
Payback period in NSW
6.6kW system ($5,000 after STCs):
- Annual savings: ~$1,600-$2,000
- Payback: 2.5-3 years
- 25-year savings: $40,000-$50,000
Best areas for solar in NSW
- Sydney: 4.5-4.8 hours/day
- Newcastle: 4.6 hours/day
- Wollongong: 4.5 hours/day
- Western NSW: 5.0+ hours/day (excellent)