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Solar for Newcastle homes

Newcastle and the Hunter region combine good sun hours with high energy use, making solar and batteries a strong investment. We service the area regularly.

One of our team measures up the roof on site, checks how the shading moves through the day and goes through your recent bills before any design is settled. We size the system to suit the home, install it with CEC-accredited installers and Tier 1 panels, and stay honest about output — generation depends on your roof, shading and usage.

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Custom solar panel layout designed for a home in Newcastle
Tier 1 solar panels installed by EFS Solar in Newcastle

Why solar works in Newcastle

  • Newcastle has powered the state for generations, so there is a certain logic to households here generating some of their own electricity from the roof.
  • Inner-city terraces in Hamilton and Islington have small, awkward roof shapes, while the newer estates at Thornton and Fletcher offer far more room to work with.
  • Summers turn noticeably hotter as you head inland towards Maitland and Cessnock, where afternoon air conditioning lifts daytime demand — the same hours a rooftop system is out in the sun.

The federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme reduces the upfront cost through small-scale technology certificates (STCs), applied as a point-of-sale discount. Eligibility criteria apply, and the incentive steps down each year until the scheme ends in 2030. EFS Solar is not affiliated with any government body. See our solar & battery rebates guide for the current detail.

Areas we service near Newcastle: Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Charlestown, Cessnock and Merewether. Not sure if we cover your suburb? Get in touch and we'll let you know.

Not sure what size you need? Our guide to solar system sizes walks through the options and who each suits.

Residential Solar in Newcastle — Common Questions

How much does a home solar system cost?

It depends on the system size, the panels and inverter you choose, and your roof. Rather than quote a headline price, we give you a clear, itemised quote for your specific home — with the federal incentive shown separately — so you can see exactly what you'll pay.

How much will I save on my power bill?

Savings depend on your household's energy use, your electricity tariff, and how much of your solar you use during the day versus export. We'll give you a tailored savings estimate, with the assumptions written down, as part of your quote. Actual results vary from home to home.

What size solar system do I need?

That comes down to your daily energy use and your plans — a bigger household, a pool, ducted air conditioning, an EV or a battery all point to a larger system. Our team sizes your system around your actual bills during a free assessment.

How long does installation take?

Most residential installations are completed in a single day, once the network approvals and paperwork are sorted — which we handle for you.

What rebates or incentives are available?

The federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme reduces the upfront cost through small-scale technology certificates (STCs), which we claim and apply as a point-of-sale discount. Eligibility criteria apply, and the incentive steps down each year until the scheme ends in 2030. EFS Solar is not affiliated with any government body.

What warranties come with my system?

Our Tier 1 panels come with a 30-year performance warranty, batteries and inverters carry a 10-year warranty, and our installation workmanship is backed by a 30-year lifetime warranty. We put every warranty in writing in your quote.

Will solar work on my roof?

Most roofs are suitable. Orientation, tilt, shading and available space all affect output — we assess these during your free on-site assessment and design the system to suit.

What our customers say

★★★★★
“Great experience. The proposal was transparent, no surprises on the day, and the crew checked in before drilling a single hole. They cleaned up and showed us how to use the monitoring app. Five stars.”
Angel Koopman
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“Professional, clear, and fast. Our old system was removed and the new panels and inverter were in the same day. The installers explained how to track production and helped me setup my app. Highly recommend.”
James Mejia
From Google
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“Nige and the install team have been fantastic to deal with. Informative and super helpful. Highly recommend, had panels and battery installed yesterday and am looking forward to working out all the ins and outs and saving some $ Cheers Nige and team”
Libby Webster
From Google
★★★★★
“The entire procedure was made easy and seamless by EFS Solar. The team was efficient, kind, and gave instructions on how to monitor energy production. When they departed, everything was immaculate. Strongly suggested!”
kisor kumar
From Google
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“From first contact with EFS to installation in little over a week - pretty amazing! Kyle in sales was very knowledgeable and personable, recommended a system to suit our needs and facilitated a reduced price for us after we were unable to secure a 0% loan. Such good support! Installers Scott and Wan worked fast and efficiently and the job was done by early afternoon.”
Robin Tilney
From Google
★★★★★
“Very professional, fast and efficient. Scott and James who did my job where able to answer all my questions, set me up with the app and left the place clean and tidy. Thank you EFS Solar.”
Perry Cohen
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★★★★★
“The salesman was knowledgeable and professional, not forcing a bigger system on us than we needed. The whole process from quote to install took just over 2 weeks. The install team arrived on time, were pleasant, tidied up after themselves and were in and out in no time. No hidden extras to add to the bill. Would I use them again, absolutely.”
Kathy Littlemore
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★★★★★
“From sales to installation they have been great to deal with. More than happy with the quality of product offered and installation...very professional company.”
Trevor Schodde
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Rating as shown on our Google Business Profile, August 2026.

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