Solar potential in Yarragon
What solar would make on your Yarragon roof, what it could save, and what to check before you buy.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in Yarragon makes about 9,000 kWh a year, about 5% less than Melbourne: around 33 kWh a day in midsummer and 15 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 86% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $550–800 a year. Yarragon ranks 409th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Yarragon
- Output per kW, north
- 1,364 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,168 / 1,149
- Compared with Melbourne
- -5%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.0 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.2 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Baw Baw Shire
- Postcode
- 3823
- 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 | 8,999 | 7,709 | 7,584 | 14.8 |
| 8 kW | 10,908 | 9,344 | 9,193 | 18.0 |
| 10 kW | 13,635 | 11,680 | 11,491 | 22.5 |
| 13.2 kW | 17,998 | 15,418 | 15,168 | 29.7 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Yarragon 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.
Acreage, sheds and pumps
Around Yarragon, 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.
What solar could save in Yarragon
For a home paying $450 a quarter with someone in some days, the calculator suggests a 6.6 kW system saving about $550–800 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, Melbourne, and sells solar and batteries across Victoria. For homes in Yarragon 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 Trafalgar8,986 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Warragul9,029 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Moe9,017 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Drouin9,013 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Neerim South8,981 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
- Solar in Mirboo North9,285 kWh/yr from 6.6 kW
All towns in West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley · Solar across Victoria
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Solar in Yarragon: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Yarragon?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Yarragon makes about 1,364 kWh a year, so a 6.6 kW system makes about 9,000 kWh a year, or 25 kWh a day on average. East or west-facing panels make about 86% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Yarragon than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Yarragon make about 5% less than Melbourne. Yarragon ranks 409th 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 Yarragon?
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 Yarragon could save roughly $550 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Yarragon?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Yarragon. 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 Yarragon?
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 Yarragon?
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 Yarragon roof can do
Free assessment from a registered electrical contractor: your bill, your roof and your switchboard, with a written design and quote.