Solar potential in Geelong
Geelong is Victoria's second-largest city, on Corio Bay. What solar would make on your Geelong 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 Geelong makes about 9,400 kWh a year, about the same as Melbourne: around 35 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. Geelong ranks 271st of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Geelong
- Output per kW, north
- 1,424 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,214 / 1,202
- Compared with Melbourne
- -1%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.3 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.3 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- City of Greater Geelong
- Postcode
- 3220
- Region
- Geelong and the Bellarine
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,400 | 8,012 | 7,936 | 15.0 |
| 8 kW | 11,394 | 9,711 | 9,620 | 18.2 |
| 10 kW | 14,242 | 12,139 | 12,025 | 22.7 |
| 13.2 kW | 18,799 | 16,023 | 15,873 | 30.0 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Geelong 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 Geelong and the Bellarine
Geelong gets a little more winter sun than Melbourne's south-east and summers are often cooled by the bay. Housing ranges from Victorian and interwar homes close to the centre, through postwar brick suburbs, to large new estates in the Armstrong Creek growth area and around Lara, Leopold and Ocean Grove.
Most of Geelong and the Bellarine is on the Powercor network. Your distributor sets how much you can export and approves the connection; we apply for you before anything is ordered.
Salt air near the coast
Parts of Geelong are close to the water. Near the coast we specify panels certified for salt-mist exposure (IEC 61701) and corrosion-resistant mounting and fasteners, because standard fittings corrode faster in salt air.
Heritage areas
Parts of Geelong are under heritage overlays administered by City of Greater Geelong. Panels on rear and side roof faces that can't be seen from the street are usually the simplest route. We check the overlay for your address before quoting. Solar on heritage homes.
Older switchboards
A lot of older housing in Geelong 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 Geelong
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 57 km from Geelong. 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 Geelong West9,400 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Belmont9,402 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Highton9,401 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Grovedale9,421 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Corio9,344 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Waurn Ponds9,422 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in Geelong and the Bellarine · Solar across Victoria
Check your bill: solar for your Geelong home
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Solar in Geelong: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Geelong?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Geelong makes about 1,424 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,400 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 better in Geelong than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Geelong make about the same as Melbourne. Geelong ranks 271st 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 Geelong?
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 Geelong could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Geelong?
Yes. Geelong is about 57 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 Geelong?
Most of Geelong and the Bellarine is on the Powercor network. The distributor sets export limits and approves the connection; we apply on your behalf before the system is ordered.
See what your Geelong roof can do
Free site visit from a licensed electrician: roof, shading and switchboard checked, options walked through.