LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Horsham solar fact
Horsham is the Wimmera's solar capital — at 36° south latitude, deeper into the continental interior than any Victorian metropolitan suburb, it receives 4.7 peak sun hours per day and virtually zero salt air influence, combining to give it Victoria's best solar resource outside the Mallee
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (437 kWh)
Solar in Horsham — What You Need to Know
Horsham is the regional capital of the Wimmera, a city of 14,000 in north-western Victoria's grain-growing heartland. The city's solar market is shaped by its agricultural community character: farming families who evaluate major equipment purchases systematically, understanding 25-year asset lifecycles and maintenance schedules from their farm machinery experience. This mindset produces excellent solar outcomes — Horsham consistently installs larger-than-average systems (average 10.2kW), has high battery attachment rates (38%), and maintains strong monitoring engagement. The Wimmera's continental climate gives Horsham hot dry summers and clear cold winters — conditions that are excellent for solar year-round. Horsham Rural City Council has been supportive of solar, and the regional installer market serves the city from businesses based in Ballarat, Mildura, and Horsham itself.
Solar Panel Cost in Horsham 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $3141–$3696 | $1680+ | 3.3c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $3696–$4956 | $2240 | 3.3c |
| 10kW | $4804–$6442 | $3136+ | 3.3c |
FAQs — Solar in Horsham
How much do solar panels cost in Horsham?
A 6.6kW system in Horsham 3400 costs $3696–$4956 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Horsham?
Horsham earns a A- (Very Good) solar grade with a score of 83/100. 39% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Horsham?
6.6kW suits most Horsham homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. VIC's feed-in tariff is 3.3c.
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