Solar potential in Yea
Local solar output for Yea, from satellite data, plus what Yea homes usually need on the electrical side.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in Yea makes about 9,500 kWh a year, about the same as Melbourne: around 36 kWh a day in midsummer and 14 kWh a day in June. East or west-facing roofs make about 86% of that.
On a $450 quarterly bill, that could save roughly $600–800 a year. Yea ranks 199th of the 429 places across Victoria we've modelled for solar output.
Solar output in Yea
- Output per kW, north
- 1,441 kWh/yr
- Output per kW, east / west
- 1,245 / 1,223
- Compared with Melbourne
- 0%
- Best month, per kW
- 5.4 kWh/day (Jan)
- Worst month, per kW
- 2.2 kWh/day (Jun)
- Council
- Murrindindi Shire
- Postcode
- 3717
- Region
- North East Victoria
| System | North-facing, kWh/yr | East-facing, kWh/yr | West-facing, kWh/yr | June, kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 9,513 | 8,217 | 8,074 | 14.3 |
| 8 kW | 11,530 | 9,960 | 9,787 | 17.4 |
| 10 kW | 14,413 | 12,450 | 12,234 | 21.7 |
| 13.2 kW | 19,025 | 16,434 | 16,149 | 28.6 |
These figures use satellite and weather data for Yea 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 North East Victoria
The north-east combines hot Murray Valley summers around Wodonga and Wangaratta with cold, frosty alpine valleys around Bright and Mount Beauty. Output is strong across the region, many homes are on acreage, and storms and bushfires make power outages a real concern for some properties.
North East Victoria is 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 Yea, 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.
Backup when the power goes out
Properties around Yea can be on long rural lines that are exposed to storms and bushfire. Standard solar switches off in a blackout; a battery with backup wiring keeps the fridge, lights, internet and water pump running. How battery backup works.
What solar could save in Yea
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 85 km from Yea. 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.
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Solar in Yea: questions
How much power do solar panels make in Yea?
Each kW of north-facing panels in Yea makes about 1,441 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 86% of that. (PVGIS satellite data.)
Is solar better in Yea than in Melbourne?
In the model, panels in Yea make about the same as Melbourne. Yea ranks 199th 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 Yea?
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 Yea could save roughly $600 to $800 a year. Bigger bills, electric heating and daytime loads save more.
Does Litmec install solar in Yea?
Yes. Yea is about 85 km from our base in Newport. Site visits are free, and your contract and 5-year whole-of-system warranty are with Litmec Electrical.
Can solar keep my power on during outages in Yea?
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 Yea?
North East Victoria is 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 Yea roof can do
Free site visit from a licensed electrician: roof, shading and switchboard checked, options walked through.