Solar Potential in Parramatta, NSW
Estimate the rooftop solar yield for any Parramatta address — panel count, annual kWh, and payback period based on aerial imagery analysis of your actual roof. Parramatta has 803 heritage items — check your address for heritage constraints. Combine with a shadow check to see if neighbouring buildings will reduce your yield, or check granny flat eligibility if you are planning a secondary dwelling.
Sunshine hours/yr
2,520 hrs
BOM Parramatta
Ref. payback (6.6 kW)
3.6 years
at current NSW tariffs
Heritage items
803
check address above
Solar in Parramatta — common questions
Is solar worth it in Parramatta?
Parramatta receives around 2,520 sunshine hours per year, slightly above the Sydney average. A 6.6 kW system yields approximately 13,306 kWh/year with a payback of about 3.6 years.
Are there heritage restrictions on solar in Parramatta?
Parramatta has 803 heritage items including significant colonial-era buildings. Solar on a heritage-listed property in Parramatta typically requires a heritage impact assessment and council approval. The Parramatta CBD conservation area has strict controls on visible rooftop modifications.
What solar systems suit Parramatta apartments and townhouses?
Many newer Parramatta townhouses have adequate roof area for 5–10 kW systems. Strata-titled apartments require approval from the owners corporation. Battery storage is increasingly viable in Parramatta given high daytime electricity prices.
How much does a solar system cost in Parramatta?
At approximately $1.00/W installed after STCs (SolarQuotes NSW 2026), a 6.6 kW system costs around $6,600 before any additional rebates. The 3.6-year payback assumes current AER tariff benchmarks.
What feed-in tariff applies to Parramatta solar systems?
Parramatta is served by Endeavour Energy network. Feed-in tariffs are set by your electricity retailer — the AER voluntary benchmark for NSW is around 6¢/kWh. Compare current retailer offers at energymadeeasy.gov.au.
Planning a granny flat in Parramatta?
Check SEPP Housing 2021 eligibility — lot area, zoning, heritage, and flood exclusions — in 15 seconds.
Check granny flat eligibility →Also check: flood risk in Parramatta
Solar yield estimates based on aerial imagery analysis and BOM sunshine hours for Parramatta station. Financial figures use AER DMO 2025–26 tariff benchmarks and SolarQuotes NSW 2026 install cost data. Indicative only — actual yield depends on shading, panel degradation, and household consumption patterns. Not financial advice.