Solar potential in Beveridge
Here's what panels on a Beveridge 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 Beveridge makes about 9,300 kWh a year, about 2% less than Melbourne: around 35 kWh a day in midsummer and 15 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 86% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $550–800 a year. Beveridge ranks 299th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Beveridge
- Output per kW, north
- 1,416 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,219 / 1,201
- Compared with Melbourne
- -2%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.2 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.2 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Mitchell Shire
- Postcode
- 3753
- Region
- Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,346 | 8,044 | 7,926 | 14.7 |
| 8 kW | 11,328 | 9,750 | 9,607 | 17.8 |
| 10 kW | 14,160 | 12,188 | 12,009 | 22.2 |
| 13.2 kW | 18,691 | 16,088 | 15,852 | 29.3 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Beveridge 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 Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire
Northern Victoria has hot, dry summers and some of the best solar output in the state. Air conditioning drives summer bills, irrigation and farm loads are common on the outskirts of towns, and new estates are growing quickly around Shepparton, Wallan and Kilmore.
This area is split between the Powercor and AusNet Services networks; your bill shows which one you are on. Your distributor sets how much you can export and approves the connection; we apply for you before anything is ordered.
Acreage, sheds and pumps
Around Beveridge, many properties have sheds, bores or pumps and long distances between buildings. Panels can go on a shed roof or a ground frame, cable runs are designed to keep voltage drop within the wiring rules, and daytime pumping is one of the cheapest ways to use your own solar. Some rural lines (including SWER lines) have tight export limits, which we confirm before you commit. Solar for rural properties.
New estates
Newer homes in Beveridge usually have modern switchboards with room for solar. The design work is in the layout: estate roofs are often split into several smaller faces, and some estates have design guidelines for anything visible from the street.
What solar could save in Beveridge
For a home paying $450 a quarter with someone in some days, the calculator suggests a 6.6 kW system saving about $550–800 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, about 42 km from Beveridge. Site visits are free. We sell the system, design it from your bills, organise the paperwork, rebates and network approval, and stand behind the whole system with a 5-year warranty. Accredited installers we subcontract and supervise fit the panels, and our own electricians do any switchboard work. Not sure what size you need? Try the system finder.
Nearby
- Solar in Wallan9,345 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Mickleham9,345 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Whittlesea9,263 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Wollert9,285 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Craigieburn9,343 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Mernda9,260 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in the Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire · Solar across Victoria
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Solar in Beveridge: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Beveridge?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Beveridge makes about 1,416 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,300 kWh a year, or 26 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 86% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Beveridge than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Beveridge make about 2% less than Melbourne. Beveridge ranks 299th 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 Beveridge?
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 Beveridge could save roughly $550 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Beveridge?
Yes. Beveridge is about 42 km from our base in Newport. Site visits are free, and your contract and 5-year whole-of-system warranty are with Litmec Electrical.
Can solar keep my power on during outages in Beveridge?
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 Beveridge?
This area is split between the Powercor and AusNet Services networks; your bill shows which one you are on. The distributor sets export limits and approves the connection; we apply on your behalf before the system is ordered.
See what your Beveridge roof can do
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