Solar in South Gippsland and Bass Coast
Modelled solar output for 22 towns in South Gippsland and Bass Coast, 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 South Gippsland and Bass Coast makes between 9,300 and 10,000 kWh a year, on average about 2% more than Melbourne.
Highest: Tarwin Lower, 1,519 kWh per kW. Lowest: Mirboo North, 1,407 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
Solar in South Gippsland and Bass Coast
This is one of the cloudier parts of Victoria in winter, but it still gets good output from spring to autumn. Coastal towns such as Inverloch, Cowes and San Remo need salt-mist rated panels and corrosion-resistant mounting near the water, and many holiday homes have very different summer and winter power use.
South Gippsland and Bass Coast are on the AusNet Services network.
Every town, ranked
| Town | Postcode | Council | kWh/yr per kW, north | 6.6 kW system, kWh/yr | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarwin Lower | 3956 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,519 | 10,027 | +6% |
| Wonthaggi | 3995 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,503 | 9,922 | +5% |
| Cape Paterson | 3995 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,499 | 9,891 | +4% |
| Inverloch | 3996 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,498 | 9,887 | +4% |
| Venus Bay | 3956 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,498 | 9,887 | +4% |
| Kilcunda | 3995 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,487 | 9,817 | +3% |
| Cowes | 3922 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,484 | 9,798 | +3% |
| San Remo | 3925 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,481 | 9,772 | +3% |
| Welshpool | 3966 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,476 | 9,745 | +3% |
| Toora | 3962 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,474 | 9,726 | +3% |
| Fish Creek | 3959 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,472 | 9,718 | +2% |
| Foster | 3960 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,468 | 9,686 | +2% |
| Meeniyan | 3956 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,460 | 9,636 | +2% |
| Corinella | 3984 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,453 | 9,590 | +1% |
| Rhyll | 3923 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,453 | 9,588 | +1% |
| Grantville | 3984 | Bass Coast Shire | 1,430 | 9,438 | -1% |
| Nyora | 3987 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,416 | 9,346 | -1% |
| Loch | 3945 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,415 | 9,336 | -2% |
| Poowong | 3988 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,414 | 9,331 | -2% |
| Korumburra | 3950 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,413 | 9,325 | -2% |
| Leongatha | 3953 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,412 | 9,320 | -2% |
| Mirboo North | 3871 | South Gippsland Shire | 1,407 | 9,285 | -2% |
Location changes output across South Gippsland and Bass Coast by about 8%. 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
- East Gippsland
- Wimmera and Grampians
- Mallee
- Mornington Peninsula and Frankston
- Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley
- Melbourne's outer north
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Solar in South Gippsland and Bass Coast: questions
How much do solar panels make in South Gippsland and Bass Coast?
Across the 22 towns we've modelled in South Gippsland and Bass Coast, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 9,300 and 10,000 kWh a year, on average about 2% more than Melbourne. Tarwin Lower comes out highest and Mirboo North lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in South Gippsland and Bass Coast?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including South Gippsland and Bass Coast. 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 South Gippsland and Bass Coast?
South Gippsland and Bass Coast are on the AusNet Services network. The distributor sets export limits and approves new solar connections; we apply for you.
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