How much will solar panels produce in Melbourne?
A 6.6 kWp system facing north at 35° tilt in Melbourne produces about 9,803 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 8,183 kWh, in a good one 11,423 kWh — 1,485 kWh per kWp.
That’s about 178% of a typical home’s yearly use (5,500 kWh).
Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data
Production by month
kWh per month
A typical day in January
The sunniest month in Melbourne. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 4.4 kWh in the best hour.
Month by month
| Month | Weak year, kWh | Typical year, kWh | Good year, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 867 | 1,054 | 1,240 |
| February | 787 | 948 | 1,108 |
| March | 748 | 918 | 1,087 |
| April | 586 | 723 | 861 |
| May | 503 | 609 | 715 |
| June | 425 | 520 | 614 |
| July | 451 | 572 | 693 |
| August | 579 | 703 | 827 |
| September | 677 | 846 | 1,016 |
| October | 767 | 964 | 1,162 |
| November | 778 | 946 | 1,113 |
| December | 861 | 1,040 | 1,220 |
| Year | 8,183 | 9,803 | 11,423 |
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 Melbourne?
From May to August the system produces about 2,404 kWh, which is 24% of the year. The weakest month (June) gives roughly 520 kWh.
Is an east-west roof worth it in Melbourne?
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.
Ground mount or roof in Melbourne?
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.
Your roof is not an average roof
Set your own tilt, direction, shading and inverter limit and get a range for your address.
Calculate for my roofClimate data: Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) — European Commission, Joint Research Centre