A 6.6kW system in Burnie typically costs $5,500 to $7,500 before incentives, depending on panel brand and inverter choice. After the federal STC discount of approximately $1,800 to $2,400, the net cost for eligible homeowners drops to around $3,100 to $5,700 for a 6.6kW install. There is no current state government solar rebate in Tasmania — the STC is the primary upfront offset. Sunflare Solar provides an itemised quote showing all applicable discounts before you sign anything.

Yes. Northwest Tasmania, including Burnie, Devonport, and Wynyard, averages 4.0 peak sun hours per day in winter and up to 7.0 in summer. That is sufficient irradiance to generate meaningful output from a 6.6kW or 9.9kW system year-round. The northwest coast of Tasmania typically records more clear-sky winter days than Hobart, which benefits rooftop output during the highest-consumption heating months. A battery extends the value of that generation into the evening.

For north-facing roofs — common on post-1990 builds across Burnie, Somerset, and Devonport — we install JinKO Solar N-Type TOPCon panels, which produce at full specification under clear conditions. For east or west-facing roof sections, or where a ridge, chimney, or coastal structure creates partial shading, we use Q CELLS, which maintain output better under off-angle and partial-shade conditions. We quote both and show you the production modelling for your specific roof orientation before you decide.

TasNetworks is the distribution network operator for northwest Tasmania, including Burnie, Wynyard, Devonport, and Ulverstone. Every grid-connected system must be approved by TasNetworks before the system can export to the grid. Sunflare Solar prepares and submits the TasNetworks connection application as part of every installation. Approvals for residential systems in the northwest corridor typically take five to ten business days once the application is submitted.

No. The Tasmania Energy Saver Loan program closed to new applications on 1 September 2025 and is no longer available. The two active financial incentives for Burnie and northwest Tasmania solar installations in 2026 are the federal Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which runs from May to December 2026. If you have seen the Energy Saver Loan mentioned elsewhere online, that information is out of date. Sunflare Solar will confirm what is currently available at the time of your quote.