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LocalEverything Wollongong homeowners need to know about solar in 2026 — sun hours, escarpment shading, suburb-by-suburb notes, Endeavour Energy rules, real installed prices and rebate stacks.
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Buyer GuideAbout 92% of Illawarra roofs pass the basic suitability test. Here's how to check orientation, pitch, area, structure and shading in five minutes — and when to fix something before installing solar.
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BatteryVPPs let NSW battery owners earn $200–$700/year extra by selling stored energy back to the grid during peak demand. Here's what to look for, who pays best, and the catches to read carefully.
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Buyer GuideA 6.6kW solar install in NSW takes 6–8 hours on-site with one 30–45 minute power-off window. Here's exactly what happens hour by hour, plus how to prepare your home.
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LocalThe Patel family invested $24,800 in a 13kW solar + Powerwall 3 system and dropped their North Nowra power bill from $1,420 to $48 a quarter. Full numbers, system specs and 4.5-year payback.
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BatteryPowerwall 3 wins as the best all-rounder, BYD takes the value crown, and Enphase suits shaded roofs. Real installed prices and honest pros and cons for NSW homes in 2026.
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ROIYes — quality solar adds $4,000–$10,000 to a NSW home's sale price, with battery-equipped systems commanding an additional $3,000–$6,000 premium. Here's the data and the catch.
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Buyer GuideShading is solar's biggest performance killer, but it doesn't disqualify your home. Microinverters, DC optimisers and smart layouts can recover 80–95% of an unshaded system's output.
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RebatesNSW feed-in tariffs sit between 4¢ and 12¢/kWh in 2026, with most retailers paying 5–7¢. Here's what each retailer pays and why self-consumption matters more than ever.
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LocalThe Richardson family cut their Kiama power bill from $1,180 to $260 a quarter with a 10kW + 10kWh system. Here's the real cost, savings and payback breakdown.
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Buyer GuideA typical 6.6kW solar install takes 6–8 hours on the roof, but the full process from contract to switched-on takes 2–6 weeks. Here's the realistic NSW timeline.
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Buyer GuideNot every solar quote is equal, and some are outright deceptive. Ask these 10 questions before you sign — a reputable installer will answer every one without hesitation.
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Buyer GuideIn 2026, a 10kW system costs 35–40% more than 6.6kW but produces 50% more energy. For most Illawarra homes, bigger wins on payback, bill savings and future-proofing.
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BatteryWith feed-in tariffs at 7¢/kWh and rebates knocking $2,000 off install costs, a 10kWh battery now pays back in 7–9 years for most Illawarra homes. Here's when it's worth it — and when it's not.
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RebatesThe federal STC rebate steps down on 1 January 2027, cutting roughly $400–$500 off a typical 6.6kW system's discount. Here's how the scheme works and why timing matters in 2026.
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ROIIn the Illawarra in 2026, a quality 6.6kW solar system typically pays for itself in 4–6 years. Here's how the maths works — and how to improve your own payback period.
Read more →Buyer GuideFrom sizing your system to understanding rebates, getting quotes, and what happens on installation day — a complete walkthrough for NSW homeowners buying solar in 2026.
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BatteryThe NSW Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers up to $2,000 off a new battery. Combined with the federal STC rebate, many Wollongong homes now pay under $6,000 for a 10kWh battery system.
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Local GuideThe full local guide to going solar in Wollongong — sun hours, escarpment shading, Endeavour Energy approvals, suburb-by-suburb notes and what 1,200+ Illawarra installs have taught us.
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RebatesThe complete 2026 explainer on Australia's STC solar rebate — how certificates are calculated, how the rebate is applied at point of sale, what NSW homeowners actually receive, and how the annual step-down works.
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RebatesNSW homeowners can access federal STCs worth $2,800–$3,800, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, and retailer incentives in 2026. Here's every rebate explained clearly.
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ROIA quality 6.6kW system in Wollongong costs $6,800–$8,500 after the federal STC rebate. Here are the real installed prices — and what to watch out for with cheap quotes.
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ROIWith electricity prices at 30–34¢/kWh and strong Illawarra sun hours, a 6.6kW system typically pays for itself in 4–6 years. Here's the honest breakdown for Wollongong homeowners.
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