Solar potential in Lakes Entrance
What solar would make on your Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance makes about 9,700 kWh a year, about 3% more than Melbourne: around 35 kWh a day in midsummer and 16 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 84% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $600–800 a year. Lakes Entrance ranks 136th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Lakes Entrance
- Output per kW, north
- 1,476 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,246 / 1,233
- Compared with Melbourne
- +3%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.3 kWh/day (Dec)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.5 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- East Gippsland Shire
- Postcode
- 3909
- Region
- East Gippsland
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,744 | 8,224 | 8,138 | 16.2 |
| 8 kW | 11,810 | 9,968 | 9,865 | 19.7 |
| 10 kW | 14,763 | 12,460 | 12,331 | 24.6 |
| 13.2 kW | 19,487 | 16,447 | 16,277 | 32.5 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Lakes Entrance 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.
Salt air near the coast
Parts of Lakes Entrance 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.
Backup when the power goes out
Properties around Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance
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, Melbourne, and sells solar and batteries across Victoria. For homes in Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Lakes Entrance?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Lakes Entrance makes about 1,476 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,700 kWh a year, or 27 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 84% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Lakes Entrance than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Lakes Entrance make about 3% more than Melbourne. Lakes Entrance ranks 136th 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 Lakes Entrance?
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 Lakes Entrance could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Lakes Entrance?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Lakes Entrance. 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 Lakes Entrance?
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 Lakes Entrance?
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 Lakes Entrance roof can do
Free assessment from a registered electrical contractor: your bill, your roof and your switchboard, with a written design and quote.