Solar Panels Paddington
1870s–1920s homes in Waverley / City of Sydney. Local costs, rebates & the honest truth about solar in Paddington.
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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
$4,200
6.6kW from
$1,450
Annual savings
4.6h
Daily sun
3–5yr
Payback
14%
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Solar in Paddington — What You Need to Know
Paddington's Victorian terraces are iconic — and a real challenge for solar. Heritage conservation area rules apply across most of the suburb, meaning panels must not be visible from the street. Rear-of-roof installations on north-facing back slopes are the go-to solution. Many homeowners use micro-inverters to work around the partial shading from neighbouring terraces and mature street trees.
Paddington solar fact
Paddington has one of the highest rates of micro-inverter use in Australia due to heritage shading constraints
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW in Paddington
kWh/month · peak month: Dec (535 kWh)
System Costs in Paddington 2021
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $4,200–$4,620 | $1,087+ | 3–5 yrs |
| 6.6kW ★ | $4,200–$6,500 | $1,450 | 3–5 yrs |
| 10kW | $5,460–$8,450 | $2,029+ | 3–5 yrs |
Rebates for Paddington Homeowners
All Paddington 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 Paddington
How much do solar panels cost in Paddington?
A 6.6kW system in Paddington (2021) costs $4,200–$6,500 after federal STC rebates. Paddington is in STC Zone 2, meaning $3,000–$4,500 off upfront.
What solar rebates are available in Paddington?
Paddington 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 Paddington?
Yes — Paddington earns a Solar Suitability Grade of B+ (Good). With 4.6h daily sun and 33c/kWh rates, a 6.6kW system saves $1,450/year and pays back in 3–5 years.
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