Solar power in Sorell, explained plainly.

Solar in Hobart’s south-east

Sorell is the hub of Hobart’s fast-growing south-east — the gateway to the Tasman Peninsula and the east coast, set between Pitt Water and Frederick Henry Bay. It’s the same STC Zone 4 as the rest of the state, with a couple of local advantages for solar:

• Drier and sunnier. Like the eastern shore, the south-east sits away from the cloudier western hills, so it gets a bit more sun than central Hobart.
• Newer homes. Much of Sorell and the surrounding estates are modern builds with clear, well-pitched roofs — ideal for a full-sized system.
• Cool climate, efficient panels, with strong generation through the long Tasmanian summer.

A 13kW system on a typical Sorell roof generates in the order of 15,300 kWh a year. See the full output and payback maths →

System size, rebates and the feed-in tariff

TasNetworks allows a 10kW inverter on a single phase, so most Sorell homes can fit around a 13kW system (≈13.3kW of panels) — well past the old 6.6kW default. The federal STC discount takes about $3,400–$3,900 off a 13kW system in 2026, plus the federal battery program for storage. With the Aurora feed-in tariff at just 8.782 c/kWh, design around using your own power and choose 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 Sorell

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 Sorell

Is Sorell a good area for solar?

Yes — the drier south-east gets more sun than central Hobart, and newer roofs suit a full-sized system. Expect around 15,300 kWh a year from a 13kW system.

How much do solar panels cost in Sorell?

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.

Is solar worth it in Sorell?

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