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Solar panels and battery installation in Richmond
Eco Solar Australia installs solar panels, home batteries and solar + battery packages for homes across Richmond 3121. From our base in Dandenong we have been installing solar across Inner 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
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Richmond at a glance
The local details that shape a solar installation in Richmond.
- Postcode
- 3121
- Region
- Inner 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 Richmond
When Richmond 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 Inner 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 Richmond installation
- Free routine check-up two years after installation
- Customer references on request – talk to a past customer before you sign
Solar for Richmond homes
Richmond is part of our Inner Melbourne service area, where homes range from terraces, period homes and townhouses, often under heritage overlays. Every roof and switchboard is different, so we design each system on site rather than from a template.
Older homes and switchboards
If your Richmond 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 installationNew 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 packagesEvening 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 batteriesPlanning 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 FAQsRenting out a Richmond 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 propertiesTrees 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 Richmond
Richmond 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.
- 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 Richmond 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 sizesStore 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 MelbourneKeep panels clean
Dust, pollen and leaf litter build up over time. A clean before winter helps when every kilowatt counts.
Panel cleaningSolar, batteries and service in Richmond
What an Eco Solar installation looks like, from the roof to the garage wall.
Our solar services in Richmond
Everything from a first solar system to looking after the one you already have.
Solar panel installation
Tier-1 Jinko, Canadian Solar, LONGi and Trina panels from 6.6kW to 20kW+.
Solar batteries Richmond
FoxESS, GoodWe, Sungrow and Sigenergy batteries for Richmond homes.
Add a battery to existing solar
We check your inverter and add a compatible battery up to 30kWh.
10kW solar + 30kWh battery
Our most requested package for family homes.
Solar panel cleaning
Restore output lost to dust, leaf litter and bird droppings.
Solar repairs
Fault finding and inverter repairs, including systems installed by others.
See typical prices for Richmond and the rest of Melbourne.
Rebates for Richmond homes
As a Solar Victoria authorised retailer, we apply every incentive you qualify for directly on your quote.
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 eligibilityFederal 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 explainedSolar panel STC discount
Taken off the price of every new solar system. Its value falls each January until 2030.
All Victorian rebatesRebate information checked October 2026. Amounts and eligibility can change – your quote confirms the current figures.
How solar installation works in Richmond
From your first call to switch-on, usually within 3 weeks.
Call or enquire
A specialist asks about your bill, home and goals, and books an assessment if needed.
Assessment and quote
We check your roof, shade and switchboard, then send an itemised quote with rebates applied.
Installation
Your date is confirmed within 24 hours of deposit. Most homes are done in a day.
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 Richmond
Six reasons Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Inner 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 Inner Melbourne
Richmond is one of 37 suburbs in our Inner Melbourne service region. See every suburb we cover in the region on the Inner Melbourne page.
Suburbs next to Richmond
Across Melbourne
Solar in Richmond: FAQs
Do you install solar panels in Richmond?
Yes. Eco Solar Australia installs solar panels and batteries across Richmond 3121 and nearby Ringwood, Croydon and Lilydale, from our base in Dandenong.
Is Richmond a good place for solar panels?
Yes. Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Richmond 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 Richmond
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
