Solar potential in Apollo Bay
Here's what panels on a Apollo Bay roof make, month by month, and what that could mean for your bill.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in Apollo Bay makes about 9,600 kWh a year, about the same as Melbourne: around 36 kWh a day in midsummer and 15 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 84% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $600–800 a year. Apollo Bay ranks 173rd of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Apollo Bay
- Output per kW, north
- 1,458 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,225 / 1,243
- Compared with Melbourne
- +1%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.5 kWh/day (Dec)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.2 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Colac Otway Shire
- Postcode
- 3233
- Region
- Surf Coast and the Otways
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,621 | 8,087 | 8,201 | 14.7 |
| 8 kW | 11,662 | 9,802 | 9,941 | 17.8 |
| 10 kW | 14,578 | 12,253 | 12,426 | 22.2 |
| 13.2 kW | 19,243 | 16,174 | 16,402 | 29.3 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Apollo Bay from 2005 to 2023 and already allow for heat, wiring and inverter losses. They don't know your roof: shade, pitch and the faces available decide the real number. Try the roof calculator for your own direction and pitch.
Solar in the Surf Coast and the Otways
Coastal towns here get cool, cloudier winters, especially towards the Otways, so winter output is lower than inland and the value of solar is mostly made from spring to autumn. Salt air along the coast and the bushfire-prone bushland around many towns both shape how a system is specified.
The Surf Coast and Colac districts are on the Powercor network. Your distributor sets how much you can export and approves the connection; we apply for you before anything is ordered.
Salt air near the coast
Parts of Apollo Bay are close to the water. Near the coast we specify panels certified for salt-mist exposure (IEC 61701) and corrosion-resistant mounting and fasteners, because standard fittings corrode faster in salt air.
Backup when the power goes out
Properties around Apollo Bay can be on long rural lines that are exposed to storms and bushfire. Standard solar switches off in a blackout; a battery with backup wiring keeps the fridge, lights, internet and water pump running. How battery backup works.
What solar could save in Apollo Bay
For a home paying $450 a quarter with someone in some days, the calculator suggests a 6.6 kW system saving about $600–800 a year, or $1,000–1,400 with a 10 kWh battery. Your own bill gives a better answer: use the calculator below.
How it works with Litmec
Litmec Electrical is a registered electrical contractor based in Newport, Melbourne, and sells solar and batteries across Victoria. For homes in Apollo Bay we start with a free assessment: your bills, photos of your roof and switchboard, and satellite imagery. You get a written design and quote, we apply to your distributor to connect, and an accredited installer checks the site before anything is installed. Your contract and the 5-year whole-of-system warranty are with Litmec. Not sure what size you need? Try the system finder.
Nearby
- Solar in Beech Forest9,399 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Lavers Hill9,411 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Forrest9,385 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Lorne9,428 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Deans Marsh9,190 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Colac9,108 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in the Surf Coast and the Otways · Solar across Victoria
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Solar in Apollo Bay: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Apollo Bay?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Apollo Bay makes about 1,458 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,600 kWh a year, or 26 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 84% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Apollo Bay than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Apollo Bay make about the same as Melbourne. Apollo Bay ranks 173rd of the 429 Victorian locations we've modelled. Roof direction and shade still matter more than location: east or west panels cost about 15%, and a shaded roof can cost more.
Is solar worth it in Apollo Bay?
For most owner-occupied homes with a typical bill, yes. On a $450 quarterly bill with someone home some days, a 6.6 kW system in Apollo Bay could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Apollo Bay?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Apollo Bay. We start with a free assessment from your bills and roof photos, and an accredited installer checks the site before installation. Your contract and 5-year warranty are with Litmec Electrical.
Can solar keep my power on during outages in Apollo Bay?
Only with a battery designed for backup. Standard solar shuts down in a blackout. A backup-capable battery keeps chosen circuits, such as the fridge, lights, internet and water pump, running, and the panels recharge it in daylight.
Who is the electricity distributor in Apollo Bay?
The Surf Coast and Colac districts are on the Powercor network. The distributor sets export limits and approves the connection; we apply on your behalf before the system is ordered.
See what your Apollo Bay roof can do
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