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Solar panels in Adelaide — rebates, costs and installers

Adelaide averages around 5.5 sun hours a day — among the best in any Australian capital — and households with a well-sized system typically save $1,500–$2,500 a year on power.

State solar rebates for Adelaide residents

  • SA Home Battery Scheme — low-interest finance to add storage to a new or existing system.
  • Federal STC rebate — small-scale technology certificates apply automatically at point of sale.
  • Retailer feed-in tariffs — vary; compare current offers at the SA Energy Made Easy site.

How much does solar cost in Adelaide?

6.6kW system

$4,500 – $7,000

After STC rebate. Suits most 3-4 bedroom homes.

10kW system

$7,000 – $12,000

After STC rebate. Larger families, pool pumps, or EV charging.

Solar installers in Adelaide

  • Solar SA Co-op

    Mile End

    Residential rooftop and battery systems.

  • Adelaide Hills Solar

    Mount Barker

    Hills and outer-east installs.

  • Coastal Power Collective

    Glenelg

    Western suburbs solar + EV charger combos.

Always get 3 quotes and use a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer. Daily Adelaide does not endorse specific installers.