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Battery discount steps down on 1 January 2027. Epping homes installing before then get the current federal rate. Get my Epping quote

Solar panels and battery installation in Epping

Eco Solar Australia installs solar panels, home batteries and solar + battery packages for homes across Epping 3076. From our base in Dandenong we have been installing solar across North East Melbourne since 2016 – with upfront pricing, rebates applied and a 10-year workmanship warranty.

  • Roof, shade and switchboard checked before we quote
  • Solar Victoria rebate and battery discount applied on your quote
  • Installed within 3 weeks of signing
1,500+ installs since 2016Solar Victoria authorised retailer10-year workmanship warranty

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Epping at a glance

The local details that shape a solar installation in Epping.

Postcode
3076
Region
North East Melbourne
Electricity network
Confirmed from your bill before we apply for network approval
Our nearest base
Dandenong
Install timeframe
Within 3 weeks of signing (metro)

Trusted solar installers in Epping

When Epping homeowners compare solar companies, they want three things: honest advice, quality installation and someone who answers the phone years later. That’s what we focus on across North East Melbourne, and why most of our work comes from referrals.

Our founder has worked in solar since 2011, including four years in a solar management role at Origin Energy, before establishing Eco Solar in 2016. Since then our team has completed more than 1,500 solar and battery installs and 100+ commercial projects across Victoria.

  • Solar Victoria authorised retailer – so your rebate is processed correctly
  • New Energy Tech Approved Seller – the consumer code for solar and batteries
  • 10-year workmanship warranty on every Epping installation
  • Free routine check-up two years after installation
  • Customer references on request – talk to a past customer before you sign
Rooftop solar panels on a brick family home
Tier-1 rooftop panels on a brick family home – the kind of system we install across North East Melbourne.

Solar for Epping homes

Epping is part of our North East Melbourne service area, where homes range from established homes in leafy streets and new houses in the northern growth corridor. Every roof and switchboard is different, so we design each system on site rather than from a template.

Older homes and switchboards

If your Epping home has an original switchboard, it may need an upgrade before solar or a battery can be connected. We inspect it on every assessment and, if an upgrade is needed, list it as a separate line on your quote.

Solar panel installation

New builds, townhouses and units

Smaller or split roofs suit high-efficiency panels such as LONGi, and new builds can be wired battery-ready from day one. The Solar Victoria rebate can even be claimed while a home is being built.

Solar & battery packages

Evening peaks

Most households use the most power after school and work – exactly when solar stops producing. A home battery sized around 14kWh to 20kWh usually covers that evening peak, and the federal discount is strongest per kWh at that size.

Home batteries

Planning and heritage

Most homes don’t need a planning permit for rooftop solar, but properties under a heritage overlay may need approval. We check your property’s planning overlays before quoting.

Planning FAQs

Renting out a Epping property?

The Solar Victoria solar panel rebate is also available for rental properties, which can make solar a practical upgrade for landlords.

Rebates for rental properties

Trees and shade

Shading matters. We check roof orientation and shade from trees and neighbouring buildings on site, and design panel layouts and inverter choices around it.

Low output on existing solar?

Local climate and solar potential in Epping

Epping shares Melbourne’s temperate climate: long, bright summer days and short, cloudier winters. Across the year, Melbourne averages roughly 4.0 to 4.2kWh of solar energy per square metre per day – plenty for rooftop solar to pay its way, as long as the system is sized on annual output rather than a sunny week in January.

Average daily solar exposure in Melbourne by month Bar chart. Solar exposure peaks at about 6.3 kWh per square metre per day in Jan and falls to about 1.7 in Jun, averaging around 4 across the year. 0246Jan: about 6.3 kWh per m² per dayJan6.3Feb: about 5.6 kWh per m² per dayFeb5.6Mar: about 4.3 kWh per m² per dayMar4.3Apr: about 3.1 kWh per m² per dayApr3.1May: about 2.1 kWh per m² per dayMay2.1Jun: about 1.7 kWh per m² per dayJun1.7Jul: about 1.9 kWh per m² per dayJul1.9Aug: about 2.7 kWh per m² per dayAug2.7Sep: about 3.7 kWh per m² per daySep3.7Oct: about 4.8 kWh per m² per dayOct4.8Nov: about 5.6 kWh per m² per dayNov5.6Dec: about 6.2 kWh per m² per dayDec6.2 kWh/m²/day
Typical average daily solar exposure for Melbourne. Approximate values based on Bureau of Meteorology climatology; Epping sits within the same climate zone.
Summer peak
Around 6kWh/m² a day in December and January. A 6.6kW system can produce roughly 30kWh on a clear summer day.
Winter low
Around 1.7kWh/m² a day in June. Output drops, but panels keep producing on cloudy days.
Best roof direction
North-facing roofs produce the most. East and west roofs produce a little less but spread output across the morning and afternoon.
Best tilt
Close to Melbourne’s latitude, about 38°. Most pitched Epping roofs are close enough without tilt frames.
Hot days
Panels lose a little efficiency above 25°C, so we leave airflow under panels on every installation.

Size for the whole year

We model your output month by month, so winter bills are covered as well as possible and summer surplus earns feed-in credits or charges your battery.

System sizes

Store summer’s surplus

Long summer days produce more than most homes use. A battery moves that surplus into the evening instead of exporting it cheaply.

Batteries in Melbourne

Keep panels clean

Dust, pollen and leaf litter build up over time. A clean before winter helps when every kilowatt counts.

Panel cleaning

Rebates for Epping homes

As a Solar Victoria authorised retailer, we apply every incentive you qualify for directly on your quote.

Up to $1,400

Solar Victoria rebate

For eligible households with a combined income of $150,000 or less, plus an optional matching interest-free loan. Approval is needed before installation.

Check eligibility
~30% off

Federal battery discount

Applied at the point of sale through the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Not means tested. Steps down on 1 January 2027.

Battery discount explained
STCs

Solar panel STC discount

Taken off the price of every new solar system. Its value falls each January until 2030.

All Victorian rebates

Rebate information checked October 2026. Amounts and eligibility can change – your quote confirms the current figures.

How solar installation works in Epping

From your first call to switch-on, usually within 3 weeks.

  1. Call or enquire

    A specialist asks about your bill, home and goals, and books an assessment if needed.

  2. Assessment and quote

    We check your roof, shade and switchboard, then send an itemised quote with rebates applied.

  3. Installation

    Your date is confirmed within 24 hours of deposit. Most homes are done in a day.

  4. Connection and care

    We handle network paperwork and meter changes, and return for a free check-up at two years.

Why choose Eco Solar in Epping

Six reasons Epping homeowners pick us over the cheapest quote.

Experienced since 2016

An established Victorian solar company with 1,500+ installs and a founder with 15+ years in the industry.

Upfront pricing, no hidden costs

Every inclusion and extra – including any switchboard upgrade on older Epping homes – listed before you sign.

Tier-1 brands only

Jinko, Canadian Solar, LONGi and Trina panels with FoxESS, GoodWe, Sungrow and Sigenergy batteries.

Rebates handled for you

Solar Victoria rebate, STCs and the federal battery discount applied on your quote, with the paperwork done.

Based in Dandenong

Our Dandenong base covers North East Melbourne, so assessments and service calls are easy to arrange.

Care after installation

10-year workmanship warranty, two full-time service staff and a free check-up at two years.

Part of North East Melbourne

Epping is one of 55 suburbs in our North East Melbourne service region. See every suburb we cover in the region on the North East Melbourne page.

Solar panels North East Melbourne

Solar in Epping: FAQs

Do you install solar panels in Epping?

Yes. Eco Solar Australia installs solar panels and batteries across Epping 3076 and nearby Reservoir, Preston and Mill Park, from our base in Dandenong.

Is Epping a good place for solar panels?

Yes. Epping shares Melbourne’s climate, which averages roughly 4.0 to 4.2kWh of solar energy per square metre per day across the year, with around 6kWh in summer and about 1.7kWh in June. North-facing roofs perform best, and east or west roofs still work well. Local climate and solar potential.

Do I need a council permit for solar in Epping?

Most homes don’t need a planning permit for rooftop solar. Properties under a heritage overlay may need approval. We check your property’s planning overlays before quoting.

Can I get the Solar Victoria rebate in Epping?

Yes, if you meet Solar Victoria’s eligibility rules, including a combined household income of $150,000 or less and no solar installed at the address in the last 10 years. The rebate of up to $1,400 is also available for rental properties. We apply it on your quote.

Can you add a battery to my existing solar in Epping?

Yes. We check your inverter and switchboard, then add a compatible battery of up to 30kWh – including on systems installed by other companies. Adding a battery to existing solar.

How soon can solar be installed in Epping?

Epping is in metropolitan Melbourne, so installation is completed within 3 weeks of signing. Your date is confirmed within 24 hours of your deposit.

Work with the leading solar installers in Epping

Get an upfront, itemised quote for solar panels, a battery or both – rebates applied, no hidden costs, and a 10-year workmanship warranty from an established local team.

  • Free, no-pressure quote
  • Installed within 3 weeks
  • Free check-up at two years
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