Solar potential in Newstead
Here's what panels on a Newstead roof make, month by month, and what that could mean for your bill.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in Newstead makes about 9,700 kWh a year, about 2% more than Melbourne: around 36 kWh a day in midsummer and 15 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 87% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $600–800 a year. Newstead ranks 151st of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Newstead
- Output per kW, north
- 1,471 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,281 / 1,238
- Compared with Melbourne
- +2%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.5 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.2 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Mount Alexander Shire
- Postcode
- 3462
- Region
- Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,706 | 8,455 | 8,170 | 14.8 |
| 8 kW | 11,765 | 10,248 | 9,903 | 18.0 |
| 10 kW | 14,706 | 12,810 | 12,379 | 22.5 |
| 13.2 kW | 19,412 | 16,909 | 16,340 | 29.7 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Newstead 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 Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe
North of the Divide the climate is drier and sunnier than Melbourne, with hot summers that drive air-conditioning use exactly when panels produce most. Goldfields-era homes, postwar brick houses and fast-growing estates are all common, and many properties along the Campaspe and Murray are on acreage.
Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe are on the Powercor network. Your distributor sets how much you can export and approves the connection; we apply for you before anything is ordered.
Acreage, sheds and pumps
Around Newstead, many properties have sheds, bores or pumps and long distances between buildings. Panels can go on a shed roof or a ground frame, cable runs are designed to keep voltage drop within the wiring rules, and daytime pumping is one of the cheapest ways to use your own solar. Some rural lines (including SWER lines) have tight export limits, which we confirm before you commit. Solar for rural properties.
What solar could save in Newstead
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 Newstead 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.
Nearby
- Solar in Maldon9,965 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Castlemaine9,687 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Chewton9,671 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Harcourt9,955 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Carisbrook9,715 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Glenlyon9,414 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe · Solar across Victoria
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Solar in Newstead: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Newstead?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Newstead makes about 1,471 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 87% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Newstead than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Newstead make about 2% more than Melbourne. Newstead ranks 151st 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 Newstead?
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 Newstead could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Newstead?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Newstead. 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 Newstead?
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 Newstead?
Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe are 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 Newstead roof can do
Free assessment from a registered electrical contractor: your bill, your roof and your switchboard, with a written design and quote.