Solar in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley
Modelled solar output for 27 towns in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, 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 West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley makes between 8,800 and 10,100 kWh a year, on average about 2% less than Melbourne.
Highest: Loch Sport, 1,524 kWh per kW. Lowest: Noojee, 1,326 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
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.
Every town, ranked
| Town | Postcode | Council | kWh/yr per kW, north | 6.6 kW system, kWh/yr | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Sport | 3851 | Wellington Shire | 1,524 | 10,056 | +6% |
| Seaspray | 3851 | Wellington Shire | 1,507 | 9,948 | +5% |
| Yarram | 3971 | Wellington Shire | 1,482 | 9,783 | +3% |
| Sale | 3850 | Wellington Shire | 1,467 | 9,684 | +2% |
| Stratford | 3862 | Wellington Shire | 1,448 | 9,557 | +1% |
| Briagolong | 3860 | Wellington Shire | 1,438 | 9,493 | 0% |
| Rosedale | 3847 | Wellington Shire | 1,432 | 9,448 | 0% |
| Heyfield | 3858 | Wellington Shire | 1,417 | 9,354 | -1% |
| Traralgon South | 3844 | Latrobe City Council | 1,417 | 9,350 | -1% |
| Maffra | 3860 | Wellington Shire | 1,416 | 9,347 | -1% |
| Churchill | 3842 | Latrobe City Council | 1,414 | 9,335 | -2% |
| Boolarra | 3870 | Latrobe City Council | 1,410 | 9,307 | -2% |
| Yinnar | 3869 | Latrobe City Council | 1,407 | 9,288 | -2% |
| Traralgon | 3844 | Latrobe City Council | 1,393 | 9,195 | -3% |
| Glengarry | 3854 | Latrobe City Council | 1,393 | 9,192 | -3% |
| Rawson | 3825 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,378 | 9,092 | -4% |
| Morwell | 3840 | Latrobe City Council | 1,368 | 9,031 | -5% |
| Warragul | 3820 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,368 | 9,029 | -5% |
| Moe | 3825 | Latrobe City Council | 1,366 | 9,017 | -5% |
| Drouin | 3818 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,366 | 9,013 | -5% |
| Yarragon | 3823 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,364 | 8,999 | -5% |
| Longwarry | 3816 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,364 | 8,999 | -5% |
| Trafalgar | 3824 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,362 | 8,986 | -5% |
| Yallourn North | 3825 | Latrobe City Council | 1,361 | 8,985 | -5% |
| Neerim South | 3831 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,361 | 8,981 | -5% |
| Tyers | 3844 | Latrobe City Council | 1,359 | 8,969 | -5% |
| Noojee | 3833 | Baw Baw Shire | 1,326 | 8,753 | -8% |
Location changes output across West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley by about 15%. 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
- South Gippsland and Bass Coast
- 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 West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley: questions
How much do solar panels make in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley?
Across the 27 towns we've modelled in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 8,800 and 10,100 kWh a year, on average about 2% less than Melbourne. Loch Sport comes out highest and Noojee lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley. 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 West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley?
West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley are on the AusNet Services network. The distributor sets export limits and approves new solar connections; we apply for you.
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