Home / Wollongong / Corrimal
LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Corrimal solar fact
Corrimal's position on the Illawarra escarpment's lower slopes gives it an extra 0.25 peak sun hours per day compared to coastal Wollongong — the Illawarra escarpment acts as a natural reflector for morning sun
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (561 kWh)
Solar in Corrimal — What You Need to Know
Corrimal sits on the lower Illawarra escarpment, north of Wollongong, where the flat coastal strip meets the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Bald Hill. The suburb's 1950s–70s housing stock occupies a sun-rich position: the escarpment to the west blocks cold south-westerly winds but reflects additional radiation from its pale sandstone face, while the unobstructed eastern horizon gives homes clear solar access from early morning. Wollongong City Council's sustainability strategy has identified the Illawarra escarpment suburbs as priority areas for solar adoption, and Corrimal benefits from competitive installer pricing in the Wollongong market where multiple CEC-accredited businesses compete for the suburb's consistent demand. The suburb's working-class heritage — the coal and steel industry that shaped the Illawarra — has given way to a mixed demographic of families, retirees and professionals who are increasingly motivated by electricity cost reduction.
Solar Panel Cost in Corrimal 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $3590–$4224 | $1920+ | 5.5c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $4224–$5664 | $2560 | 5.5c |
| 10kW | $5491–$7363 | $3584+ | 5.5c |
FAQs — Solar in Corrimal
How much do solar panels cost in Corrimal?
A 6.6kW system in Corrimal 2518 costs $4224–$5664 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Corrimal?
Corrimal earns a B+ (Good) solar grade with a score of 78/100. 27% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Corrimal?
6.6kW suits most Corrimal homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. NSW's feed-in tariff is 5.5c.
FREE · 60 SECONDS · NO PHONE CALLS