Why solar works so well in Wollongong, NSW

Solar power is becoming increasingly popular in Australia with almost a third of all households having solar panels on their roof, according to Roy Morgan.

The hub of the Illawarra – Wollongong – is no exception and for good reason.

As you can see from the table below, Wollongong enjoys an average of 8.5 daily hours of sunshine.

Plenty of sunshine means homeowners can enjoy big savings on their electricity bills by generating their own power for longer each day than in other parts of the country.

At The Energy Experts, we install around 300 systems per year in the Kiama/Wollongong region, helping homeowners like Steve O’Brien from Wongawilli, reduce their family’s dependence on their grid.

Steve’s home is fully electric as Wongawilli doesn’t have a natural gas connection. With a pool, 3 fridges and air-con, his family’s usage is very high. Before solar, this meant Steve spent over $900 each quarter on electricity. However, after installing a premium solar power system, his family’s grid consumption dropped so much he now typically gets credits from his provider.

Craig Mulder in Towradgi installed a 10.5kW system using LG panels and a SolarEdge optimised inverter solution. This system has been performing so well it can generate over 35kWh/day in winter – far more than his daily consumption. This excess energy is then fed back into the grid, earning him credits, and further reducing his energy bill.

You can read more from our other happy Wollongong solar clients here.

If you live in the Wollongong region and want to save on your electricity bills, our expert team can help you choose the right solar power and/or battery storage system for your home, so you get the most out of your investment. We use only the highest-quality solar panels (including REC Alpha Pure R panels) and premium inverter technology (SolarEdge and Fronius) and we take full responsibility for your system performing as promised.