What does solar actually cost in Melbourne Metro after rebates?

‘What is it actually going to cost?’ is a fair first question, and most solar websites dodge it. Here is a realistic, rebate-adjusted picture for a typical home in Melbourne Metro — with the honest caveat that your roof and your usage change the final number.

A typical system for a Melbourne Metro home

For a three- to four-bedroom home, a solar system in the 6.6kW to 13kW range covers most households comfortably. And now that the federal battery rebate has made storage so much cheaper, it is usually paired with a battery anywhere from 10kWh up to 30kWh or more. The right size depends on your roof space, your power bill, and whether an EV or pool is in the picture.

What it costs after rebates

Here are real, out-of-pocket figures from packages we are running right now, all after government rebates: a 10.2kW solar system with a 30kWh battery lands around $8,890; a 13.2kW system with a 24kWh battery around $10,099; and roughly up to $13,400 once you step up to a larger 41kWh battery. Where you land depends on your roof, whether your home is single or three-phase, and the battery size you choose — but for a solar-and-battery setup across Melbourne Metro, that is the realistic ballpark once every rebate is applied. The Solar Homes interest-free loan can spread whatever is left, and we will always show you the real number before you commit.

What changes the number

A few things move the price: how much roof space and what orientation you have, whether your home is single or three-phase, the battery size you choose, and any switchboard or meter upgrades needed. That is exactly why we quote each home individually rather than selling a fixed package.

The fastest way to a real figure is our savings calculator — a rebate-adjusted estimate for your own bill in about a minute. Or get a free quote and we will come back within one business day.