Solar Panels Blacktown
1960s–1990s homes in Blacktown City. Local costs, rebates & the honest truth about solar in Blacktown.
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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026
$3,900
6.6kW from
$1,650
Annual savings
4.7h
Daily sun
3–4yr
Payback
39%
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Solar in Blacktown — What You Need to Know
Blacktown is a western Sydney powerhouse for solar. Higher sun hours (4.7h vs 4.6h on the coast), large blocks, affordable housing stock, and a high proportion of owner-occupiers combine to make this one of Sydney's strongest solar postcodes. Blacktown City Council has one of the fastest solar DA processing times in Greater Sydney. The suburb's multicultural community includes many households from solar-savvy backgrounds. Energy bills in Blacktown run higher than average (more air conditioning, pool use, larger homes) — making the savings case particularly compelling. Average system size here is growing fast as households add batteries.
Blacktown solar fact
Blacktown has installed more residential solar capacity in the past 3 years than any other Sydney suburb — driven by a combination of high bills and high sun hours
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW in Blacktown
kWh/month · peak month: Dec (547 kWh)
System Costs in Blacktown 2148
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $3,900–$4,290 | $1,237+ | 3–4 yrs |
| 6.6kW ★ | $3,900–$5,900 | $1,650 | 3–4 yrs |
| 10kW | $5,070–$7,670 | $2,310+ | 3–4 yrs |
Rebates for Blacktown Homeowners
All Blacktown homeowners access the federal STC rebate — worth $3,000–$4,500 off a 6.6kW system in Zone 2. Your installer applies this at point of sale.
FAQs — Solar in Blacktown
How much do solar panels cost in Blacktown?
A 6.6kW system in Blacktown (2148) costs $3,900–$5,900 after federal STC rebates. Blacktown is in STC Zone 2, meaning $3,000–$4,500 off upfront.
What solar rebates are available in Blacktown?
Blacktown homeowners access the federal STC scheme ($3,000–$4,500 off). See current NSW state programs at our rebates page.
Is solar worth it in Blacktown?
Yes — Blacktown earns a Solar Suitability Grade of A- (Very Good). With 4.7h daily sun and 33c/kWh rates, a 6.6kW system saves $1,650/year and pays back in 3–4 years.
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