Solar potential in Torquay
Here's what panels on a Torquay 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 Torquay makes about 9,500 kWh a year, about the same as Melbourne: around 35 kWh a day in midsummer and 15 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 85% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $600–800 a year. Torquay ranks 207th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Torquay
- Output per kW, north
- 1,438 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,220 / 1,216
- Compared with Melbourne
- 0%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.4 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.3 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Surf Coast Shire
- Postcode
- 3228
- Region
- Surf Coast and the Otways
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,489 | 8,049 | 8,026 | 15.1 |
| 8 kW | 11,502 | 9,756 | 9,728 | 18.3 |
| 10 kW | 14,377 | 12,195 | 12,160 | 22.9 |
| 13.2 kW | 18,978 | 16,097 | 16,051 | 30.2 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Torquay 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 Surf Coast and the Otways
Coastal towns here get cool, cloudier winters, especially towards the Otways, so winter output is lower than inland and the value of solar is mostly made from spring to autumn. Salt air along the coast and the bushfire-prone bushland around many towns both shape how a system is specified.
The Surf Coast and Colac districts 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.
Salt air near the coast
Parts of Torquay are close to the water. Near the coast we specify panels certified for salt-mist exposure (IEC 61701) and corrosion-resistant mounting and fasteners, because standard fittings corrode faster in salt air.
New estates
Newer homes in Torquay usually have modern switchboards with room for solar. The design work is in the layout: estate roofs are often split into several smaller faces, and some estates have design guidelines for anything visible from the street.
What solar could save in Torquay
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, about 73 km from Torquay. 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 Jan Juc9,489 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Armstrong Creek9,423 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Waurn Ponds9,422 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Anglesea9,431 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Grovedale9,421 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Moriac9,180 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in the Surf Coast and the Otways · Solar across Victoria
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Solar in Torquay: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Torquay?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Torquay makes about 1,438 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,500 kWh a year, or 26 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 85% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Torquay than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Torquay make about the same as Melbourne. Torquay ranks 207th 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 Torquay?
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 Torquay could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Torquay?
Yes. Torquay is about 73 km from our base in Newport. Site visits are free, and your contract and 5-year whole-of-system warranty are with Litmec Electrical.
Who is the electricity distributor in Torquay?
The Surf Coast and Colac districts are on the Powercor network. The distributor sets export limits and approves the connection; we apply on your behalf before the system is ordered.
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