Solar potential in Noojee
Here's what panels on a Noojee 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 Noojee makes about 8,800 kWh a year, about 8% less than Melbourne: around 33 kWh a day in midsummer and 13 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 88% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $550–750 a year. Noojee ranks 429th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Noojee
- Output per kW, north
- 1,326 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,163 / 1,086
- Compared with Melbourne
- -8%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.1 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 1.9 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Baw Baw Shire
- Postcode
- 3833
- Region
- West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 8,753 | 7,678 | 7,167 | 12.7 |
| 8 kW | 10,610 | 9,307 | 8,687 | 15.4 |
| 10 kW | 13,262 | 11,634 | 10,859 | 19.3 |
| 13.2 kW | 17,506 | 15,357 | 14,334 | 25.5 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Noojee 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 West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley
Gippsland winters are cloudier than Melbourne's, so the gap between summer and winter output is wider, and a system is usually sized on the yearly figure rather than on June. Homes range from postwar brick houses in the Latrobe Valley towns to new estates around Warragul and Drouin and farm properties in between.
West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley are 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.
Backup when the power goes out
Properties around Noojee 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.
Shading from trees
Tall trees are common in and around Noojee, 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.
What solar could save in Noojee
For a home paying $450 a quarter with someone in some days, the calculator suggests a 6.6 kW system saving about $550–750 a year, or $1,000–1,350 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 93 km from Noojee. 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 Neerim South8,981 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Warburton9,049 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Yarra Junction9,066 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Drouin9,013 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Bunyip9,092 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Longwarry8,999 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley · Solar across Victoria
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Solar in Noojee: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Noojee?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Noojee makes about 1,326 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 8,800 kWh a year, or 24 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 88% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Noojee than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Noojee make about 8% less than Melbourne. Noojee ranks 429th 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 Noojee?
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 Noojee could save roughly $550 to $750 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Noojee?
Yes. Noojee is about 93 km from our base in Newport. Site visits are free, and your contract and 5-year whole-of-system warranty are with Litmec Electrical.
Can solar keep my power on during outages in Noojee?
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 Noojee?
West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley are 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 Noojee roof can do
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