| Typical retail price | $7,260 |
| Out-of-pocket (after rebates) | $5,425 |
| Average annual savings | $2,106 |
| Typical payback | 2.6 years |
Solar in Kings Cross, 2011
Kings Cross 2011 is in New South Wales (Sydney - City and Inner South region), which sits in STC Zone 3 for the federal rebate scheme. Zone 3 is a typical federal rebate band.
On a 6.6 kW system, Kings Cross households claim about $1,835 in federal STC rebate . That's a combined $1,835 off the invoice for the typical home in this postcode.
Sunlight and generation in 2011
Sitting at roughly 33.9°S, Kings Cross gets an estimated 4.0 peak sun hours a day averaged across the year. On a north-facing 6.6 kW system that works out to roughly 9,722 kWh of generation a year (about 1,473 kWh per kW installed), before shading and panel orientation are factored in. It's one reason the payback maths below holds up for this part of NSW.
Suburbs covered by postcode 2011
The 2011 postcode covers Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay, Hmas Kuttabul, Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay, Woolloomooloo. We have CEC-accredited installer partners across every suburb in this postcode.
NSW rebate programs that apply in 2011
PDRS Virtual Power Plant connection incentive
One-off incentive for connecting an eligible home battery to a registered Virtual Power Plant, paid through the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme. The value moves with certificate market prices. Stacks with the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program. From 1 July 2026, batteries up to 50 kWh qualify (paid on usable capacity up to 28 kWh).
Home Energy Saver interest-free loan
The NSW Home Energy Saver package ($557m, announced 17 June 2026) offers interest-free loans for solar, batteries, insulation and efficient appliances. Open now.
Home Energy Saver upfront discount
The second leg of the Home Energy Saver package: an upfront discount on energy upgrades for lower-income households. Announced 17 June 2026, opening later in 2026.
PDRS battery installation incentive
NSW's per-kWh battery installation discount ended when the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program launched on 1 July 2025. The VPP connection incentive above continues and stacks with the federal discount.
Empowering Homes interest-free battery loan
NSW's previous interest-free battery loan (up to $14,000) closed to new applicants in 2025. The Home Energy Saver loan above is its successor.
Full New South Wales rebate breakdown →
How payback works for a Kings Cross household
For an average NSW household with a quarterly electricity bill around $ 497, a 6.6 kW system typically saves about $2,106 per year, combining bill offset (you import less) and feed-in credits (you export excess to the grid). Out-of-pocket cost after rebates is about $ 5,425, putting payback at 2.6 years.
That payback assumes a CEC-accredited tier-1 panel system (Trina, REC, JA Solar or similar) with a Sungrow or Fronius inverter. Budget gear is 15–20% cheaper but the warranty is half as long and the inverter usually needs replacing at year 8–10, so the lifetime numbers are worse.
See your Kings Cross rebate amount
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How to get matched with a Kings Cross installer
- 30-second eligibility check. Postcode 2011, ownership, bill range, roof type.
- Specialist follow-up within 24–48 hours. Australian, friendly, no high-pressure tactics.
- Match with one CEC-accredited installer who works 2011 and surrounding suburbs.
- Fixed-price quote with every rebate applied at the invoice.
- Install in 4–6 weeks. Single-day job. Rebate already on your invoice.
Common questions about solar in Kings Cross (2011)
What solar rebates can I claim in Kings Cross (2011)?
Kings Cross 2011 is in New South Wales, which means you can claim the federal STC rebate (~$1,835 on a 6.6 kW system), plus NSW-specific programs worth up to about $0 more. 2011 sits in STC Zone 3, with a zone rating of 1.382.
How much does solar cost in Kings Cross?
A typical 6.6 kW system in Kings Cross costs about $7,260 retail. After the federal STC rebate ($1,835), the typical out-of-pocket is around $5,425.
Do you cover Kings Cross (2011)?
Yes. We have CEC-accredited installer partners covering 2011 and surrounding suburbs in NSW. Run the 30-second eligibility check to confirm a specific installer for your roof type.
How long does payback take in Kings Cross?
Typical payback in Kings Cross is 2.6 years on a 6.6 kW system. Annual savings of about $2,106 on average NSW household electricity costs.
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