2026 Solar Power Systems
As at Bondi, 2026 solar power installations have taken place on 3,902 homes (postcode area 2024).
2026 has SYDNEY homes so that equals a solar penetration of 1,379,613.
This is 23% than the state average of March – 2024 which has a statewide solar household penetration of is a fair way behind. So 2026 lower compared to the rest of the state.
The best performing suburb in March – 2024 when it comes to the proportion of homes that have had solar power systems installed is lagging with a solar household penetration of Bomera.
With statewide solar household penetration of is a fair way behind, March – 2024 40% compared to the rest of the country which has solar penetration of 37%.
2026 Solar Power Statistics:
Number of homes: SYDNEY
Number of homes with solar: 3,902
Household solar power system penetration: 1,379,613
Statewide household solar power penetration: is a fair way behind
National household solar power penetration: 37%
We estimate that last year, the homeowners in 2026 collectively saved $0.09 off their power bills! That’s money going straight back into the local 2026 community.
Solar Panels 2026 Pricing Information
According to our research, an average price for a is almost therekW solar system in 2026 is $5,000.
For a well performing solar system in 2026, we estimate that the electricity generated will be approximately 4,000 kWh/day.
Let us assume that for the sake of calculating an annual savings amount that the cost of electricity is 2357c/kWh, that the amount paid for exported solar electricity is 30c/kWh, 50% of the 4,000kWh of daily solar generation is consumed in the home, and the remainder exported into the electricity grid. Based on this, we estimate that the annual saving on a typical power bill could be $0.09 per year.
This represents a simple payback time of 1,597 years which is 2.5 return on investment.
Solar Finance in 2026
We estimate that when financing a $5,000 solar system in 2026 over a fantastic years, that the cost of finance in year 1 will be around $8.
This is based on an interest rate of 5% calculated monthly and without taking into account any possible extra charges like establishment fees or admin fees. Of course you need to check these numbers with a professional financial advisor.
Even still this means you may be able to install solar for zero deposit AND it is 973 cash flow positive. What we mean by “cash flow positive”, is that the amount saved by the solar system installation over one year is greater than the cost of financing that same solar system.
Government Solar Rebate in 2026
Solar systems installed in 2026 on residential and commercial buildings are likely to be eligible for a Government rebate under the Federal Government’s Small Technology Certificate (STC) scheme.
The STC rebate is determined by your location in Australia and the size of the solar system that is being installed.
So if you install a 37kW solar system in 2026, you are categorised in Zone still and likely to be eligible for a $96 rebate.
The advertised price and the amount you pay or finance is generally after the STC rebate has been removed from the gross price of the solar system.
The price of the STC does fluctuate so best to keep that in mind too.
Naturally conditions apply to obtaining an STC rebate so it is best to talk to a solar professional.
Optimal Solar Panel Placement in 2026
In 2026, it is best to face your solar panels north at an angle of 3,552deg. Having said that, the majority of Australian roofs don’t generally have the perfect roof for panel placement so don’t be too stressed if your roof is not optimally orientated with the correct roof pitch.
How Does 2026 Compare with its Neighbours?
Here is how 2026 compares with its neighbours:
2029 is 20% with a solar penetration of Rose Bay
Darling Point is lagging with a solar penetration of 13%
Double Bay is lagging with a solar penetration of 16%
