Solar power in Burnie, explained plainly.

Solar on the north-west coast

Burnie sits on Emu Bay at the heart of the Cradle Coast — a working port city with a mild, breezy maritime climate. Like everywhere in the state it’s in STC Zone 4, so a panel here earns a slightly smaller rebate and makes a little less than on the mainland. But the coast suits solar better than its reputation suggests:

• Cool, ventilated roofs run efficiently. Panels lose output as they heat up, so Burnie’s mild, breezy weather actually helps them perform.
• Changeable skies reward a slightly bigger system. A well-sized 13kW array smooths out the cloudy spells the north-west is known for.
• Distinct from Devonport. Burnie is its own city ~50 km west — and a local installer who knows the coast will quote for your actual conditions, not a mainland template.

A 13kW system on a typical Burnie roof generates in the order of 15,000 kWh a year. See the full output and payback maths →

System size, rebates and the feed-in tariff

TasNetworks lets you run a 10kW inverter on a single phase, so most Burnie homes can fit around a 13kW system (≈13.3kW of panels) — well past the old 6.6kW default. The upfront help is the federal STC discount (about $3,400–$3,900 off a 13kW system in 2026), plus the federal battery program if you add storage. Because the regulated Aurora feed-in tariff is just 8.782 c/kWh, the goal is to use your own power — which also means picking the right electricity plan.

Local quirk: many older Tasmanian homes are two-phase, and your solar usually sits on one phase — so it pays to put it on the phase carrying your daytime load. More on phases →

Choosing a solar installer in Burnie

Look for SAA (Solar Accreditation Australia) accreditation, Tasmania-specific output figures and an itemised quote. Solar Generation Tasmania is an SAA-accredited Tasmanian installer whose owners hold Master’s degrees in research and science and bring over a decade in technology and solar businesses to every system they design.

Common questions about solar in Burnie

How much do solar panels cost in Burnie?

There’s no single price — anchor on the STC discount (about $3,400–$3,900 off a 13kW system in 2026) and payback of roughly 4–6 years. Always get an itemised quote.

How much electricity will solar panels generate in Burnie?

Roughly 15,000 kWh a year from a 13kW system on a well-oriented coastal roof, with cool conditions keeping panels efficient.

Is solar worth it in Burnie?

For most homes, yes — the value is in self-consumption, and a well-sized system pays back in about 4–6 years.