Solar potential in Stawell
Local solar output for Stawell, from satellite data, plus what Stawell homes usually need on the electrical side.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in Stawell makes about 9,600 kWh a year, about the same as Melbourne: around 36 kWh a day in midsummer and 15 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 88% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $600–800 a year. Stawell ranks 190th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Stawell
- Output per kW, north
- 1,450 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,269 / 1,222
- Compared with Melbourne
- +1%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.5 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.2 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Northern Grampians Shire
- Postcode
- 3380
- Region
- Wimmera and Grampians
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,567 | 8,376 | 8,068 | 14.8 |
| 8 kW | 11,597 | 10,153 | 9,779 | 17.9 |
| 10 kW | 14,496 | 12,691 | 12,224 | 22.4 |
| 13.2 kW | 19,135 | 16,752 | 16,136 | 29.6 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Stawell 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 the Wimmera and Grampians
The Wimmera is dry, sunny and hot in summer, with clear winter days, so yearly output is well above Melbourne's. Farm properties, sheds and pumps are common, and homes at the end of long rural lines often face tighter export limits, which makes self-use and batteries more important.
The Wimmera is 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 Stawell, 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.
Older switchboards
A lot of older housing in Stawell still has ceramic fuses, no safety switches or an old fibrous switchboard backing, and those have to be fixed before solar connects. We're electricians, so the switchboard is checked and any work priced in the quote. Check your switchboard.
What solar could save in Stawell
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 Stawell 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 Great Western9,606 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Halls Gap9,403 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Moyston9,361 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Ararat9,373 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Landsborough9,579 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Navarre9,853 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in the Wimmera and Grampians · Solar across Victoria
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Solar in Stawell: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Stawell?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Stawell makes about 1,450 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,600 kWh a year, or 26 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 88% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Stawell than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Stawell make about the same as Melbourne. Stawell ranks 190th 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 Stawell?
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 Stawell could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Stawell?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Stawell. 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 Stawell?
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 Stawell?
The Wimmera is 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 Stawell roof can do
Free assessment from a registered electrical contractor: your bill, your roof and your switchboard, with a written design and quote.