Solar in East Gippsland
Modelled solar output for 16 towns in East Gippsland, from satellite data. Pick your town for local figures, then check your bill.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in East Gippsland makes between 9,000 and 10,100 kWh a year, on average about the same as Melbourne.
Highest: Mallacoota, 1,530 kWh per kW. Lowest: Buchan, 1,362 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
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.
Every town, ranked
| Town | Postcode | Council | kWh/yr per kW, north | 6.6 kW system, kWh/yr | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallacoota | 3892 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,530 | 10,097 | +6% |
| Paynesville | 3880 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,505 | 9,930 | +5% |
| Marlo | 3888 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,477 | 9,750 | +3% |
| Lakes Entrance | 3909 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,476 | 9,744 | +3% |
| Eagle Point | 3878 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,474 | 9,729 | +3% |
| Metung | 3904 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,474 | 9,726 | +3% |
| Bairnsdale | 3875 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,473 | 9,723 | +2% |
| Lucknow | 3875 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,473 | 9,721 | +2% |
| Lindenow | 3865 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,448 | 9,558 | +1% |
| Cann River | 3890 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,439 | 9,498 | 0% |
| Omeo | 3898 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,424 | 9,398 | -1% |
| Bruthen | 3885 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,415 | 9,340 | -2% |
| Nowa Nowa | 3887 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,404 | 9,264 | -2% |
| Orbost | 3888 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,401 | 9,244 | -3% |
| Swifts Creek | 3896 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,387 | 9,156 | -3% |
| Buchan | 3885 | East Gippsland Shire | 1,362 | 8,986 | -5% |
Location changes output across East Gippsland by about 12%. Your roof's direction and shade usually change it more. Score your roof.
Country properties
Sheds, pumps, long cable runs and rural supply lines all change how a system should be designed, and a battery only keeps the power on in an outage if it's set up for backup. See solar for rural properties and battery backup for outages.
Other regions
- Geelong and the Bellarine
- Surf Coast and the Otways
- Western District
- Ballarat and the Central Highlands
- Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe
- Macedon Ranges, Melton and Moorabool
- Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire
- North East Victoria
- West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley
- South Gippsland and Bass Coast
- Wimmera and Grampians
- Mallee
- Mornington Peninsula and Frankston
- Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley
- Melbourne's outer north
Check your bill: solar in East Gippsland
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Solar in East Gippsland: questions
How much do solar panels make in East Gippsland?
Across the 16 towns we've modelled in East Gippsland, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 9,000 and 10,100 kWh a year, on average about the same as Melbourne. Mallacoota comes out highest and Buchan lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in East Gippsland?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including East Gippsland. Start with a free assessment from your bill and roof photos; an accredited installer checks the site before installation.
Who is the electricity distributor in East Gippsland?
East Gippsland is on the AusNet Services network. The distributor sets export limits and approves new solar connections; we apply for you.
Find out what your roof can do
Free assessment from a registered electrical contractor, with a written design and quote.