Solar potential in Buchan
Here's what panels on a Buchan 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 Buchan makes about 9,000 kWh a year, about 5% less than Melbourne: around 31 kWh a day in midsummer and 16 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. Buchan ranks 414th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Buchan
- Output per kW, north
- 1,362 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,175 / 1,096
- Compared with Melbourne
- -5%
- Best month, per kW
- 4.7 kWh/day (Dec)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.4 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- East Gippsland Shire
- Postcode
- 3885
- Region
- East Gippsland
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 8,986 | 7,755 | 7,237 | 15.7 |
| 8 kW | 10,892 | 9,400 | 8,772 | 19.0 |
| 10 kW | 13,615 | 11,750 | 10,965 | 23.8 |
| 13.2 kW | 17,972 | 15,510 | 14,474 | 31.4 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Buchan 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 East Gippsland
East Gippsland is sunnier than western Gippsland and has mild coastal winters. Long distribution lines and the 2019-20 bushfires mean many households here think about backup power as much as bill savings, and lakeside and coastal homes need salt-air rated equipment.
East Gippsland is on the AusNet Services network. 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 Buchan, 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.
Backup when the power goes out
Properties around Buchan 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 Buchan
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 $1,000–1,350 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 Buchan 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.
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Solar in Buchan: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Buchan?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Buchan makes about 1,362 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,000 kWh a year, or 25 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 86% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Buchan than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Buchan make about 5% less than Melbourne. Buchan ranks 414th 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 Buchan?
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 Buchan could save roughly $550 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Buchan?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Buchan. 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 Buchan?
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 Buchan?
East Gippsland is on the AusNet Services network. The distributor sets export limits and approves the connection; we apply on your behalf before the system is ordered.
See what your Buchan roof can do
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