Solar Panels Burnside
1920s–1960s homes in City of Burnside. Local costs, rebates & the honest truth about solar in Burnside.
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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
$3,500
6.6kW from
$1,700
Annual savings
4.9h
Daily sun
2–4yr
Payback
44%
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Solar in Burnside — What You Need to Know
Burnside is one of Adelaide's highest-income suburbs — and solar penetration here reflects it. Large blocks, quality housing stock, and SA's eye-watering electricity rates (among Australia's highest) make the investment case overwhelming. A 10kW system in Burnside will save $2,800–3,200/year. The Burnside area sits slightly higher than the CBD, with better winter sun angles and less coastal fog. SA Power Networks' export limit of 5kW applies, but battery storage can absorb the excess.
Burnside solar fact
A 10kW system in Burnside saves more per year than a 13kW system in Melbourne — purely due to SA's electricity prices
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW in Burnside
kWh/month · peak month: Dec (615 kWh)
System Costs in Burnside 5066
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $3,500–$3,850 | $1,275+ | 2–4 yrs |
| 6.6kW ★ | $3,500–$5,400 | $1,700 | 2–4 yrs |
| 10kW | $4,550–$7,020 | $2,380+ | 2–4 yrs |
Rebates for Burnside Homeowners
All Burnside homeowners access the federal STC rebate — worth $2,000–$3,500 off a 6.6kW system in Zone 3. Your installer applies this at point of sale.
FAQs — Solar in Burnside
How much do solar panels cost in Burnside?
A 6.6kW system in Burnside (5066) costs $3,500–$5,400 after federal STC rebates. Burnside is in STC Zone 3, meaning $2,000–$3,500 off upfront.
What solar rebates are available in Burnside?
Burnside homeowners access the federal STC scheme ($2,000–$3,500 off). See current SA state programs at our rebates page.
Is solar worth it in Burnside?
Yes — Burnside earns a Solar Suitability Grade of A- (Very Good). With 4.9h daily sun and 38c/kWh rates, a 6.6kW system saves $1,700/year and pays back in 2–4 years.
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