Solar potential in Brighton
Here's what panels on a Brighton 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 Brighton makes about 9,600 kWh a year: around 36 kWh a day in midsummer and 15 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 85% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $600–800 a year. Brighton ranks 2nd of the 38 Melbourne suburbs we've modelled for solar output, but the spread across Melbourne is only 3%: your roof's direction and shade matter far more than your postcode.
Solar output in Brighton
- Output per kW, north
- 1,454 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,234 / 1,233
- Best month, per kW
- 5.4 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.3 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Bayside City Council
- Postcode
- 3186
- From Litmec, Newport
- about 12 km
- Site visit
- Free, no obligation
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,598 | 8,146 | 8,135 | 15.0 |
| 8 kW | 11,634 | 9,874 | 9,861 | 18.2 |
| 10 kW | 14,543 | 12,343 | 12,326 | 22.8 |
| 13.2 kW | 19,197 | 16,293 | 16,270 | 30.1 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Brighton 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, which is what the site visit checks. Try the roof calculator for your own direction and pitch.
Homes and roofs in Brighton
Large family homes, many of them recent rebuilds, alongside Edwardian and interwar houses. Big roofs and high household use (pools, heating, EVs) often justify a larger system, three-phase power and a battery.
Salt air near the bay
Parts of Brighton are close to Port Phillip Bay. Near the water we specify panels certified for salt-mist exposure (IEC 61701) and corrosion-resistant mounting hardware, because standard fittings corrode faster in salt air.
Shading from established trees
Mature street and garden trees are common in Brighton, and shade costs more output than roof direction does. We check shade on the site visit, including the low winter sun, and use optimisers or microinverters where a few panels can't avoid it. Score your roof.
What solar could save in Brighton
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, about 12 km from Brighton. We sell the system, design it from your bills, organise the paperwork and rebates, 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.
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Solar in Brighton: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Brighton?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Brighton makes about 1,454 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 85% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar worth it in Brighton?
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 could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Small bills and heavily shaded roofs save less; the site visit tells you honestly.
Do I need council approval for solar panels in Brighton?
Most Brighton homes don't need a planning permit for rooftop solar. Heritage overlays, some estate design guidelines and owners corporations can add rules; we check for your address before quoting.
Does Litmec do solar in Brighton?
Yes. Brighton is about 12 km from our base in Newport and well within our 100 km service area. Site visits are free, and your contract and 5-year whole-of-system warranty are with Litmec Electrical.
What size solar system suits a Brighton home?
Size follows your power use. Most homes paying $350 to $600 a quarter suit 6.6 to 10 kW on single phase. Big roofs and high household use (pools, heating, EVs) often justify a larger system, three-phase power and a battery.
See what your Brighton roof can do
Free site visit from a licensed electrician: roof, shading and switchboard checked, options walked through.