Cut your power bill with a properly installed solar system. We install grid-connect solar panel systems across Sydney. Rooftop panels, inverters, generation meters, and switchboard connections all handled by licensed and CEC-accredited electricians.
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A grid-connect solar system converts sunlight into DC electricity through panels on your roof. An inverter converts that DC output to 230V AC and feeds it into your home circuits. Any excess electricity exports to the grid. In Sydney, most residential solar installations are grid-connect systems with no battery storage, though battery-ready configurations are increasingly common.
Installation involves mounting the panel array to your roof structure, running DC cabling from the panels to the inverter, mounting the inverter, running AC cabling from the inverter to your switchboard, installing a dedicated solar circuit and isolator switches, and configuring your generation meter. Your electricity retailer then updates your account to enable feed-in tariff payments.
In NSW, solar electrical installations must be carried out by a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer. We hold CEC accreditation alongside Contractors Licence 493243C. We issue a CCEW and coordinate any required metering changes with your distributor. The Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) rebate available under the federal government's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme reduces the upfront cost of eligible systems.
Solar installation is one of the most impactful energy upgrades a Sydney homeowner can make. We assess your roof orientation, shading, existing switchboard, and consumption pattern before recommending a system size.
A 6.6kW solar system is the most common residential size installed in Sydney. It uses around 16 to 20 panels depending on panel wattage (330W to 420W is the current range). System size should match your daytime electricity consumption and available roof space. A larger system generates more export but costs more upfront. We assess your bills and roof before recommending a size.
A string inverter is a single unit that manages the output of all panels. If one panel is shaded, it reduces output across the string. Microinverters attach to each panel individually and optimise each panel's output independently, which benefits roofs with partial shading or complex orientation. Microinverters cost more but perform better in shaded conditions. We advise based on your specific roof layout.
Grid-connect solar systems in NSW export surplus power to the grid. Your electricity retailer pays a feed-in tariff (FiT) per kWh exported. NSW FiT rates are set by retailers and vary. As of 2026, voluntary FiT rates in NSW typically range from 4 to 10 cents per kWh. Self-consuming solar is more valuable than exporting, which is why battery storage and EV charging are popular add-ons.
The federal government's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) provides Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) for eligible solar installations. The number of STCs depends on system size and your location's solar zone. Installers typically trade STCs on your behalf and reduce your upfront quote by the rebate value. The STC scheme is scheduled to phase out by 2030.
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Yes. To be eligible for the federal government's STC rebate, solar systems must be installed by a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer using approved panels and inverters. NSW Fair Trading also requires a licensed electrical contractor for the switchboard and metering connections. We hold both CEC accreditation and Contractors Licence 493243C and can explain the rebate process.
A 6.6kW solar system in Sydney typically costs $5,000 to $9,000 fully installed after the STC rebate, depending on the panel and inverter brands chosen and the complexity of your roof. Standard tile or Colorbond roofs with straightforward single-storey access sit toward the lower end. We quote a fixed price after assessing your roof orientation, shading, and switchboard.
Sydney receives around 4.5 peak sun hours per day on average, one of the best ratings in Australia. A 6.6kW system in Sydney typically generates 24 to 28 kWh per day in summer and 15 to 20 kWh per day in winter, averaging around 8,000 to 9,500 kWh per year. Actual output depends on roof orientation, shading, and panel tilt.
Most residential solar installations in Sydney are completed in one day. A standard 6.6kW system with 16 to 20 panels typically takes four to eight hours for a team of two. Larger systems, tile roofs, or two-storey homes may require two days. Metering and grid connection changes with your retailer can take a few days to process after installation.
Not always. Most modern switchboards with spare circuit capacity can accommodate a solar connection. Older ceramic fuse boards, boards without RCDs, or switchboards that are already full generally need upgrading before solar can be installed safely. We assess your switchboard during the site visit and include any required upgrade in the solar quote.
Solar panels require minimal maintenance. An annual visual inspection and occasional panel clean (especially in areas with heavy dust or bird activity) keep performance optimal. Inverters have no moving parts but should be checked for fault codes. We recommend reviewing your monitoring data every few months to catch underperformance early. Most premium inverters come with a 10-year warranty.
Usually yes, but compatibility depends on your existing inverter. Some inverters are battery-ready and can connect to a battery via a gateway. Others require an additional inverter-charger or battery inverter. We assess your existing system and recommend a battery upgrade path. See our battery storage page for more detail.
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