A 13.2kW solar system is our largest residential size built for big, all-electric households that want maximum roof coverage, room for a battery and EV charger, and the lowest possible reliance on the grid. At SolarAide this is the Whole-Home package, installed across Melbourne and Victoria.
What a 13.2kW solar system produces
A 13.2kW system in Melbourne generates around 53 kWh on a good day, or roughly 18,000 kWh a year. That’s enough to run a large all-electric home — ducted heating and cooling, electric hot water, a pool and an EV largely on your own solar, with plenty of surplus to store or export.
It uses about 30 panels and needs roughly 55 m² of roof, so it’s best suited to larger homes with generous, unshaded roof space. A 13.2kW system is installed with a hybrid inverter and is typically three-phase compatible, which we confirm during your assessment.
Who a 13.2kW system suits
<div class=”svc-benefits”> <div class=”sb”><h3>Large households</h3><p>Best for 4+ bedroom homes with high daily usage (52 kWh a day and up).</p></div> <div class=”sb”><h3>All-electric homes</h3><p>Enough capacity to run heating, cooling, hot water and cooking on solar.</p></div> <div class=”sb”><h3>Battery & EV ready</h3><p>Sized to support a home battery and EV charging from day one.</p></div> <div class=”sb”><h3>Maximum coverage</h3><p>The most solar you can practically fit on a large residential roof.</p></div> </div>
What’s included with the SolarAide Whole-Home
Tier-1 panels with a 25-year product warranty, a battery-ready hybrid inverter (10-year warranty), three-phase compatibility, the site assessment, Solar Victoria rebate paperwork, grid application and meter, monitoring app, and interest-free finance all standard.
How much does a 13.2kW system cost?
After rebates, 13.2kW systems in Victoria vary widely with panels, inverter and roof complexity, so SolarAide confirms your exact figure on a call. Given the size, this system delivers the largest annual saving of our three packages often around $2,000+ a year for a high-usage home — with a payback comparable to the smaller sizes because the bigger surplus works harder.
Is a 13.2kW system too big for my home?
Bigger isn’t automatically better a large system only pays off if you actually use (or store) what it generates. A 13.2kW system makes sense for high-usage, all-electric homes, or homes adding a battery and EV. If your usage is moderate, a 10kW system is usually the smarter buy. We’ll always recommend the size that fits your usage, not the biggest one.
How we install it
- Free assessmentWe check your roof space, three-phase supply and full household usage.
- System design & quoteA 13.2kW layout built for battery and EV, rebate applied.
- InstallationUsually completed in one to two days.
- Switch on & monitorGrid connection handled and monitoring set up.
Frequently asked questions
How many panels is a 13.2kW system?
About 30 panels, needing roughly 55 m² of unshaded roof.
How much power does a 13.2kW system make?
Around 53 kWh on a good Melbourne day, or roughly 18,000 kWh a year.
Is 13.2kW worth it?
For large, all-electric homes, or homes adding a battery and EV, yes. For moderate usage, a 10kW system is usually the better value.
Do I need three-phase power?
A 13.2kW system is typically three-phase compatible and often best on three-phase supply. We confirm what your property supports at the assessment.
Get a quote for your 13.2kW system
SolarAide installs 13.2kW solar systems across Melbourne and Victoria maximum coverage for large, all-electric homes, with the rebate handled. Get a free, no-obligation quote today.