Solar in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston
Modelled solar output for 19 towns in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston, 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 the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston makes between 9,600 and 9,900 kWh a year, on average about 3% more than Melbourne.
Highest: Blairgowrie, 1,502 kWh per kW. Lowest: Somerville, 1,455 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
Solar in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston
The peninsula gets cool sea breezes and mild winters. Many homes are close to the bay or Bass Strait, where salt-mist rated panels and stainless or coated mounting hardware are worth specifying, and holiday homes often have very different summer and winter use.
The Mornington Peninsula and Frankston are on the United Energy network.
Every town, ranked
| Town | Postcode | Council | kWh/yr per kW, north | 6.6 kW system, kWh/yr | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairgowrie | 3942 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,502 | 9,915 | +5% |
| Rye | 3941 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,499 | 9,894 | +4% |
| Capel Sound | 3940 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,499 | 9,893 | +4% |
| Dromana | 3936 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,490 | 9,832 | +4% |
| Rosebud | 3939 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,490 | 9,831 | +4% |
| Flinders | 3929 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,489 | 9,829 | +4% |
| Shoreham | 3916 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,488 | 9,823 | +4% |
| Sorrento | 3943 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,488 | 9,819 | +3% |
| Main Ridge | 3928 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,485 | 9,800 | +3% |
| Red Hill | 3937 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,477 | 9,748 | +3% |
| Mount Martha | 3934 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,473 | 9,720 | +2% |
| Mornington | 3931 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,465 | 9,668 | +2% |
| Tyabb | 3913 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,464 | 9,662 | +2% |
| Balnarring | 3926 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,462 | 9,648 | +2% |
| Crib Point | 3919 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,462 | 9,647 | +2% |
| Mount Eliza | 3930 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,461 | 9,643 | +2% |
| Hastings | 3915 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,461 | 9,642 | +2% |
| Frankston | 3199 | Frankston City Council | 1,455 | 9,602 | +1% |
| Somerville | 3912 | Mornington Peninsula Shire | 1,455 | 9,602 | +1% |
Location changes output across Mornington Peninsula and Frankston by about 3%. 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
- East Gippsland
- Wimmera and Grampians
- Mallee
- Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley
- Melbourne's outer north
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Solar in Mornington Peninsula and Frankston: questions
How much do solar panels make in Mornington Peninsula and Frankston?
Across the 19 towns we've modelled in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 9,600 and 9,900 kWh a year, on average about 3% more than Melbourne. Blairgowrie comes out highest and Somerville lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in Mornington Peninsula and Frankston?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston. 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 Mornington Peninsula and Frankston?
The Mornington Peninsula and Frankston are on the United Energy network. The distributor sets export limits and approves new solar connections; we apply for you.
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