Solar potential in Eltham
What solar would make on your Eltham roof, what it could save, and what to check before you buy.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in Eltham makes about 9,300 kWh a year, about 2% less than Melbourne: around 35 kWh a day in midsummer and 14 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. Eltham ranks 336th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Eltham
- Output per kW, north
- 1,407 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,206 / 1,190
- Compared with Melbourne
- -2%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.3 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.2 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Nillumbik Shire
- Postcode
- 3095
- Region
- Melbourne's outer north
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,284 | 7,963 | 7,853 | 14.5 |
| 8 kW | 11,254 | 9,652 | 9,518 | 17.5 |
| 10 kW | 14,067 | 12,065 | 11,898 | 21.9 |
| 13.2 kW | 18,568 | 15,926 | 15,705 | 28.9 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Eltham 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 Melbourne's outer north
Craigieburn, Mickleham, Wollert and Mernda are some of the fastest-growing areas in Australia, so most homes are new, with modern switchboards and roofs split into several faces. Further east, Eltham, Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge are leafy, and tree shade is the main design question.
This area is split between the AusNet Services and Jemena 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.
Shading from trees
Tall trees are common in and around Eltham, and shade costs more output than roof direction does. We check shade across the year, including the low winter sun, and use optimisers or microinverters where a few panels can't avoid it.
Older switchboards
A lot of older housing in Eltham still has ceramic fuses, no safety switches or an old fibrous switchboard backing, and those have to be fixed before solar connects. We're electricians, so the switchboard is checked and any work priced in the quote. Check your switchboard.
What solar could save in Eltham
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 27 km from Eltham. 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 Research9,280 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Diamond Creek9,266 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Kangaroo Ground9,235 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Hurstbridge9,256 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Panton Hill9,232 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Epping9,286 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in Melbourne's outer north · Solar across Victoria
Check your bill: solar for your Eltham home
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Solar in Eltham: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Eltham?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Eltham makes about 1,407 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,300 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 Eltham than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Eltham make about 2% less than Melbourne. Eltham ranks 336th 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 Eltham?
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 Eltham could save roughly $550 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Eltham?
Yes. Eltham is about 27 km from our base in Newport. Site visits are free, and your contract and 5-year whole-of-system warranty are with Litmec Electrical.
Who is the electricity distributor in Eltham?
This area is split between the AusNet Services and Jemena 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 Eltham roof can do
Free site visit from a licensed electrician: roof, shading and switchboard checked, options walked through.