How much will solar panels produce in Bendigo?

A 6.6 kWp system facing north at 35° tilt in Bendigo produces about 10,220 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 8,499 kWh, in a good one 11,942 kWh — 1,549 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 186% of a typical home’s yearly use (5,500 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 6.6 kWp 1,105 kWh, range 920–1,290FebFebruary: 6.6 kWp 1,021 kWh, range 848–1,193MarMarch: 6.6 kWp 1,014 kWh, range 829–1,199AprApril: 6.6 kWp 781 kWh, range 616–947MayMay: 6.6 kWp 633 kWh, range 523–743JunJune: 6.6 kWp 497 kWh, range 382–613JulJuly: 6.6 kWp 566 kWh, range 432–700AugAugust: 6.6 kWp 695 kWh, range 563–827SepSeptember: 6.6 kWp 871 kWh, range 673–1,069OctOctober: 6.6 kWp 990 kWh, range 783–1,196NovNovember: 6.6 kWp 1,019 kWh, range 833–1,205DecDecember: 6.6 kWp 1,099 kWh, range 904–1,294

kWh per month

A typical day in January

The sunniest month in Bendigo. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 4.6 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 920 1,105 1,290
February 848 1,021 1,193
March 829 1,014 1,199
April 616 781 947
May 523 633 743
June 382 497 613
July 432 566 700
August 563 695 827
September 673 871 1,069
October 783 990 1,196
November 833 1,019 1,205
December 904 1,099 1,294
Year 8,499 10,220 11,942

The months don’t add up exactly to the yearly figure, because each one is the typical value across many years.

Common questions

How much do solar panels produce in winter in Bendigo?

From May to August the system produces about 2,391 kWh, which is 23% of the year. The weakest month (June) gives roughly 497 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Bendigo?

An east-west system typically produces 10–25% less per kWp than one facing north, but spreads production more evenly through the day. The exact difference depends on tilt and shading.

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Ground mount or roof in Bendigo?

A ground mount can be tilted and aimed freely, which can add some yield, but it costs more and needs space. Compare both for your own plot.

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Your roof is not an average roof

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Climate data: Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) — European Commission, Joint Research Centre