Residential solar

Home solar panels in Melbourne, sized for your home

A rooftop solar system designed around how your household actually uses power — installed by one local team that has been doing it across Victoria since 2012.

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Designed, not guessed

We size every system to your bills, your roof and your plans — not a one-size package.

Tier-1 hardware

Proven panels and inverters from manufacturers like Jinko Solar, Sungrow and GoodWe.

Rebates handled

We check your eligibility and do the STC and Solar Victoria paperwork for you.

Local after-care

One Victorian team for design, install and support — long after switch-on.

Solar designed around your household

No two homes use power the same way. A family that’s home all day, a couple who work in the city and a household charging an EV each need a different system. Before we recommend anything, we look at your power bills, your roof, your shading and your plans — like adding a battery or an electric car down the track.

That’s how we size a system that pays itself back, rather than one that’s simply as big (or as cheap) as possible.

What’s included in a Sun Current solar install

  • A free site and energy assessment — on-site or virtual
  • A system designed for your roof’s orientation, pitch and shading
  • Tier-1 panels and a quality inverter, matched to each other
  • Installation by CEC-accredited installers, with one point of contact
  • Grid connection paperwork with your electricity distributor
  • Full commissioning, compliance certificates and a walkthrough of your system
  • Ongoing after-care and warranty support directly from Sun Current

Solar rebates for Victorian homes

Two incentives can bring down the upfront cost of solar in Victoria:

  • Small-scale technology certificates (STCs) — a federal incentive that applies to most home solar systems and is deducted directly from your quote.
  • The Solar Victoria solar panel rebate — available to eligible owner-occupiers who meet the income and property value criteria.

Rebate rules change from time to time, so we confirm what you’re eligible for at the time of your quote and handle the applications for you. Our 2026 guide to Victorian solar and battery rebates explains who qualifies and what changed this year.

Getting more from your solar

Feed-in tariffs in Victoria are now only a few cents per kWh, so the biggest savings come from using your own solar power rather than exporting it. We’ll show you simple ways to shift usage into daylight hours — running the dishwasher, pool pump or hot water during the day — and whether a home battery or solar-powered EV charging makes sense for you.

Why Melbourne homeowners choose Sun Current

We’ve been installing solar across Victoria since 2012, we’ve been named a Top 10 Solar Company in Victoria three years running, and we’re ranked No.1 in Melbourne West. Most importantly, you’ll deal with the same local team from your first question to years after switch-on.

Our process

One team, every step of the way

01

Consultation

We start with a real conversation about your energy use, your roof and what you actually want — not a generic sales pitch. Got a technical question? You’ll get a straight answer.

02

Design & quote

We design a system sized to your property, then give you a clear, itemised quote — costs, timeline and exactly what’s included, with rebates applied. No pressure to decide on the spot.

03

Installation

Your system is installed by CEC-accredited installers, with one point of contact throughout. We take on the tricky jobs too — steep roofs, awkward sites and tricky rewires.

04

Commissioning & handover

Once it’s installed, we test everything, walk you through how your system works, and make sure it’s fully compliant and performing from day one.

05

After-care & warranty

We don’t disappear after switch-on. If you ever need us, you get ongoing after-care and warranty support — not a dead-end warranty department.

Our partners

Quality hardware from trusted brands

We design around proven, tier-1 manufacturers — so every system is built for performance, safety and long-term value.

Residential solar panels FAQs

Your questions, answered

How much does a home solar system cost in Melbourne?

It depends on the system size, the panels and inverter you choose, your roof and your switchboard. Federal STCs are deducted upfront, and eligible households may also get a Solar Victoria rebate. We give you a clear, itemised quote with rebates already applied, so you know your real out-of-pocket cost.

What size solar system do I need?

We work it out from your actual power bills, when you use energy during the day and whether you plan to add a battery or an EV. Many Melbourne homes suit a system in the 6.6 kW to 10 kW range, but the right answer depends on your usage and your roof space.

Do solar panels work in Melbourne's weather?

Yes. Panels generate on cloudy days too, just less than in full sun, and Melbourne gets plenty of strong sun across spring and summer. We design your system around your roof's orientation and shading so it performs well year-round.

How long does installation take?

Most residential installs are completed in a single day once your quote is accepted and the paperwork is in place. We handle the grid connection paperwork with your distributor too.

Can you install on a steep or tricky roof?

Yes. We regularly take on jobs other installers turn down, including steep roofs, awkward layouts and older switchboards that need rewiring — always installed safely and to CEC standards.

Ready for solar, done properly?

Recognised across Victoria

NETCC Approved SellerNo.1 Solar & Battery — Melbourne WestTop 10 Residential Solar — VICTop 10 Solar Installer — VIC 2022Top 10 VIC Residential — SunWiz Award