VIC · STC zone 4 · 4.76 sun hrs/day · Blackburn 3130
Your local solar installer for Blackburn, VIC
Quick answer
A 6.6kW solar system in Blackburn costs about $4,500–$7,000 after the $1,482 STC discount and makes around 9,016 kWh a year. 326 homes in postcode 3130 added solar in the last 12 months (Clean Energy Regulator).
Blackburn gets 4.76 peak sun hours a day, yet plenty of roofs here still produce nothing. Quotes for the same 6.6kW system can differ by thousands, and the cheapest often skip the details that decide output. Solar Advice sizes the system to your bills and installs it with our own electricians, every component in writing.
What solar costs and makes in Blackburn
| System | Output a year | STC discount | Price after STCs |
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| 6.6kW | 9,016 kWh | $1,482 | $4,500–$7,000 |
| 10kW | 13,660 kWh | $2,242 | $6,500–$10,500 |
| 13kW | 17,758 kWh | $2,926 | $8,500–$13,500 |
PVWatts output (Melbourne data, 16 km away) · STCs at zone 4 · prices are market guidance, not quotes. Savings & monthly output ↓
- SAA accredited installer
- NETCC Approved Seller
- Written quotes
3,560
solar systems in 3130 since 2001
551
home batteries added in 3130, last 12 months
1,366
kWh per kW of panels a year
7 km
to Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Mount Waverley
⏳ Deadlines
- Cheaper Home Batteries steps down in 66 days (1 January 2027)About $252/kWh for the first 14 kWh, $151/kWh to 28 kWh and $38/kWh to 50 kWh (2026 rate) Source: DCCEEW Cheaper Home Batteries, from 1 May 2026 · checked 2026-10-16
- STC discount on new solar shrinks in 66 days (1 January 2027)about 20% less than this year (one fewer deeming year) Source: Clean Energy Regulator (small-scale technology certificates) · set by law
Sound familiar?
Tired of paying too much for electricity?
These are the problems Blackburn homeowners raise most often before going solar, and what we do about each one.
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Power bills keep rising
The quarterly bill keeps going up, whatever you switch off.
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Too many sales pitches
Every company says it has the best system. It is hard to know who to trust.
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Not knowing who is on your roof
Some companies send a crew you have never met and cannot contact.
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No idea what you are buying
The quote lists brand names you have never heard of. Are they any good?
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Nobody answers after install day
Once the job is paid, getting help with a fault is a struggle.
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Make your own daytime power
A system sized to your actual bills covers daytime use first, so far less is bought from the grid.
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Advice before a sales pitch
We look at your bills and your roof first, and tell you if solar is not worth it.
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Know who installs it
Your quote names who installs your system, and you can call us with any question.
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Model numbers and warranties in writing
We quote brands such as Jinko, Trina, LONGi, Aiko and explain what each part does.
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Support after switch-on
Questions after switch-on? Call us. Monitoring is set up at handover so faults show early.
Ready to stop paying too much for electricity?
326 homes in postcode 3130 added solar in the last 12 months (Clean Energy Regulator).
Our services
Every solar & battery service we offer in Blackburn
Choose a service to see local prices, what is included and what affects the quote.
Solar Panel Installation
A correctly sized system with tier-one panels, a matched inverter and a clean install by an accredited electrician.
Solar Battery Installation
A battery sized to your evening load, installed with the right inverter and backup configuration.
Solar + Battery Packages
A single designed package: panels, hybrid inverter and battery installed and commissioned together.
Add a Battery to Existing Solar
An AC-coupled battery or a hybrid inverter upgrade that adds storage without replacing working panels.
Commercial Solar
A commercial system designed around interval data, demand charges and roof structure, with a clear payback model.
EV Charger Installation
A dedicated wall charger on its own circuit, ideally solar-aware so it soaks up surplus generation.
Heat Pump Hot Water
Heat Pump Hot Water in Blackburn, quoted in writing.
Solar Repairs & Maintenance
Solar Repairs & Maintenance in Blackburn, quoted in writing.
Inverter Replacement
Inverter Replacement in Blackburn, quoted in writing.
Solar Panel Cleaning
Solar Panel Cleaning in Blackburn, quoted in writing.
Off-Grid Solar Systems
Off-Grid Solar Systems in Blackburn, quoted in writing.
Homes & businesses
Residential and commercial solar in Blackburn
Residential solar
For homes: panels, batteries, packages and the upgrades that cut evening bills.
Commercial solar
For businesses: larger systems sized to daytime load, with monitoring and tax-time paperwork.
Solar designed around your situation
Which situation best suits you?
Solar and battery rebates in Blackburn
What Victoria homes can claim right now, worked out for Blackburn.
About $1,482
STC discount on 6.6kW
Federal SRES · 39 certificates
About $3,402
Battery incentive on 13.5 kWh
Cheaper Home Batteries (conditions)
Up to $1,400 locally made, $1,000 other
Solar Victoria hot water rebate
Solar Victoria, from 1 July 2026
Amounts change on set dates (next step-down 1 Jan 2027), so confirm before you sign. Last checked 16 Oct 2026.
How it works in Blackburn
Start with step one →-
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Book a free assessment
Tell us about your property and power bills. We check roof space, shading and your switchboard.
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Get a fixed written quote
You receive an itemised quote with exact equipment, warranties and the install date.
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Installed by our electricians
Our accredited team installs, tests and commissions the system, then walks you through the app.
What’s included in a standard solar installation job?
Typically included
- Site assessment and roof check
- System design matched to your usage
- Panels, inverter, racking and isolators
- Installation by an accredited electrician
- Grid connection paperwork
- Monitoring app setup and handover
Often excluded
- Switchboard upgrades if the existing board is unsafe
- Roof repairs or replacing brittle tiles
- Tree trimming for shading
- Meter changes charged by the network or retailer
Always get scope in writing. Always get scope in writing, including panel, inverter and battery model numbers.
Pricing guide
How much does solar cost in Blackburn?
Most Blackburn quotes for 6.6kW land between $4,500 and $7,000 (after STCs); batteries, three-phase power and premium panels push it higher.
What affects your quote
- System size (kW) and number of panels
- Panel and inverter brand tier
- Roof type, pitch and number of storeys
- Switchboard condition
- Single or three-phase power
- Available rebates or certificates
| Job type | Low end | Typical | High end |
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| Solar Panels | $4,000 | $6,750 | $9,500 |
| Solar Batteries | $7,000 | $11,000 | $15,000 |
| Solar + Battery | $12,000 | $19,000 | $26,000 |
| Battery Retrofit | $7,500 | $12,000 | $16,000 |
Pricing transparency: these ranges are market guidance, not quotes. Replace with verified local quote data as it comes in.
Why Solar Advice
Why Blackburn homeowners choose us
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Accredited installers
SAA accredited installer, NETCC Approved Seller, Licensed electrical contractor.
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2016 years in solar
Solar Advice has been working on local roofs for 2016 years.
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10 Years-year workmanship warranty
In writing, on top of the panel, inverter and battery manufacturer warranties.
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Brands we install
Tesla Powerwall, Sigenergy, BYD, Alpha ESS, Enphase IQ Battery. We explain what each part does and why it suits your home.
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Local office
Level 1, 183 Bay Street Brighton VIC 3186 Australia.
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Quick response
We aim to reply within Same Day Response.
Local solar numbers
What will a solar system do for a home in Blackburn?
A 6.6kW system in Blackburn should make about 9,016 kWh a year, roughly 25 kWh on an average day. The table below compares the sizes most homes choose, using Melbourne data, 16 km away.
| System | Output a year | Bill saving a year | STC discount | Typical price | Payback |
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| 6.6kW | 9,016 kWh | — | $1,482 (39 STCs) | $4,500–$7,000 | — |
| 10kW | 13,660 kWh | — | $2,242 (59 STCs) | $6,500–$10,500 | — |
| 13kW | 17,758 kWh | — | $2,926 (77 STCs) | $8,500–$13,500 | — |
| 20kW | 27,320 kWh | — | $4,484 (118 STCs) | $13,240–$20,990 | — |
Output: PVWatts modelling for this area. Savings assume 25–35% of solar used at home; savings and payback show a dash until the local power price is verified. Prices are market guidance (after STCs), not quotes.
Local guide
Solar in Blackburn: what to know
At 4.76 sun hours a day (using Melbourne figures, 16 km away), a 6.6kW system in Blackburn generates close to 25 kWh on an average day.
The federal STC discount for a 6.6kW system here is around $1,482: 39 certificates at roughly $38, using zone multiplier 1.185.
Installers working in Blackburn usually also service Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Mount Waverley, all within 8 km.
On top of federal support, Victoria offers the Solar Victoria hot water rebate: up to $1,400 locally made, $1,000 other, same $150,000 income cap; the Solar Victoria panel rebate: up to $1,400, combined household income $150,000 or less.
Clean Energy Regulator records show 326 rooftop solar systems and 551 home batteries installed in postcode 3130 over the last 12 months (Sep 2025 to Aug 2026).
How to choose the right installer in Blackburn
Red flags to watch for
- Door-to-door or cold-call sales
- No model numbers on the quote
- Large upfront deposits
- Prices far below every other quote
- Unclear who is responsible for warranty claims
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Check accreditation
Ask for the installer's SAA accreditation number and whether the retailer is a NETCC Approved Seller. Electrical work in Victoria is overseen by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and Solar Victoria.
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Get an itemised quote
Panel model, inverter model, battery model, warranties and any extras should be written down, not described verbally.
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Ask who does the install
Find out whether the company uses its own electricians or subcontractors, and who you call if something goes wrong.
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Compare warranties properly
Separate the product warranty, the performance warranty and the workmanship warranty. Workmanship is the one installers control.
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Look for local experience
Installers who regularly work around Blackburn already know the roof types, council rules and distribution network requirements.
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Read recent reviews
Look at reviews from the last 12 months and how the company responds to problems, not just the star rating.
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Avoid pressure tactics
Genuine incentives have published end dates. A "today only" price is a sales technique, not a rebate.
Brands we install
Brands we install
Ask us about current stock and warranty terms for each brand.
- Panels
- JinkoTrinaLONGiAikoRECCanadian SolarSunPower (Maxeon)
- Inverters
- FroniusSungrowSolarEdgeEnphaseGoodWeHuawei
- Batteries
- Tesla PowerwallSigenergyBYDAlpha ESSEnphase IQ BatterySungrow SBRFranklinWH
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Ready to cut your power bills in Blackburn?
Get a free, no-obligation solar assessment and a written, itemised quote.
Accredited installers — SAA accredited installer, NETCC Approved Seller, Licensed electrical contractor.
2016 years in solar — Solar Advice has been working on local roofs for 2016 years.
10 Years-year workmanship warranty — In writing, on top of the panel, inverter and battery manufacturer warranties.
Brands we install — Tesla Powerwall, Sigenergy, BYD, Alpha ESS, Enphase IQ Battery. We explain what each part does and why it suits your home.