☀️ Solar — Illawarra

Solar Panels in Wollongong, NSW

Compare quotes from CEC-accredited solar and battery installers in Wollongong. Free, no obligation.

Network

Endeavour Energy

Feed-in tariff

4.8–7.3 c/kWh (IPART benchmark)

Battery incentive

Federal ~30% + NSW VPP

State

NSW

Get quotes in Wollongong →

Solar in Wollongong

Wollongong is located in the Illawarra region on the NSW South Coast. The area receives solid solar radiation, with the coastal climate supporting consistent solar generation throughout the year. Wollongong's proximity to the coast means mild temperatures that help maintain solar panel efficiency.

Endeavour Energy — your electricity distributor

Endeavour Energy operates the electricity distribution network for greater western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Illawarra (Wollongong and surrounds), the Southern Highlands, and parts of the South Coast. Wollongong is located within the Endeavour Energy network area. As with all NSW networks, your electricity retailer is separate from your distributor — retailers set their own feed-in tariff rates, benchmarked annually by IPART.

Feed-in tariff in Wollongong

New South Wales does not have a government-mandated minimum feed-in tariff. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) publishes annual benchmark ranges as a guide to what retailers should offer. For 2025–26, the flat-rate benchmark is 4.8 to 7.3 cents per kWh. Retailers are not legally required to offer this rate, but IPART publishes a compliance list showing which retailers meet the benchmark. Time-of-use feed-in tariffs are also available from some retailers, with higher rates for electricity exported during evening peak periods. Compare retailers before signing a contract. Source: IPART Solar Feed-in Tariff Benchmarks 2025–26 (ipart.nsw.gov.au).

Battery storage incentives in Wollongong

NSW residents currently have access to two battery incentives that can be combined. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides approximately 30% off the upfront cost of eligible battery systems (5–100 kWh nominal capacity), available from 1 July 2025 and administered by DCCEEW. Additionally, the NSW Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Incentive provides up to $1,500 for eligible batteries with usable capacity between 2 kWh and 28 kWh, from July 2025, administered by the NSW Government through energy.nsw.gov.au. Both incentives can be used together on the same installation. Source: DCCEEW (dcceew.gov.au) and NSW Government (energy.nsw.gov.au/households/grants-rebates/household-energy-saving-upgrades/virtual-power-plant-vpp-incentive).

Ready to get solar quotes in Wollongong?

Answer a few quick questions and a CEC-accredited installer will be in touch within 1 business day.

Start my free quote →

Nearby areas

Solar Campbelltown →Solar Sutherland →Solar Sydney →

Common questions — solar in Wollongong

What feed-in tariff will I get for solar in Wollongong?

NSW does not have a mandated minimum feed-in tariff. IPART publishes annual benchmark ranges — for 2025–26, the flat-rate benchmark is 4.8 to 7.3 c/kWh. Retailers are not required to offer this rate but IPART publishes a compliance list. Time-of-use rates with higher evening peak rates are also available from some retailers. Source: IPART (ipart.nsw.gov.au).

What battery incentives are available in NSW?

Two incentives can be combined. (1) The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program: approximately 30% off eligible batteries (5–100 kWh), from July 2025. (2) The NSW VPP Incentive: up to $1,500 for batteries with usable capacity 2–28 kWh, from July 2025. Both are available to NSW residents and can be used on the same installation. Sources: DCCEEW and energy.nsw.gov.au.

Which electricity network is Wollongong on?

Wollongong is served by Endeavour Energy, which distributes electricity across western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Wollongong/Illawarra, and the Southern Highlands. Your network distributor is separate from your electricity retailer.

Do I need council approval to install solar panels in NSW?

In most cases, residential solar panels on a standard-pitched roof are classified as exempt development in NSW and do not require council approval. Exceptions include heritage-listed properties, strata buildings with specific by-laws, and some commercial configurations. Your installer will confirm requirements before proceeding.

Why must my solar installer be accredited?

Accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) is required to claim Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) — the basis of the federal solar rebate. If your installer is not accredited, the STC discount cannot be applied. Under the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, battery installations must also be carried out by an SAA-accredited installer.