Solar panels in Northgate, installed properly
A family solar company that measures your roof, explains the numbers and installs it right the first time.
Why Northgate homes choose RS Energy for solar panels
Plenty of companies sell solar on price alone. We sell it on quality, because a system that is designed and installed well keeps paying you back for decades. Every Northgate quote starts with a free measure of your roof.
A typical 6.6kW system in Northgate makes about 27.7kWh a day on average across the year, while a 10kW system makes about 42kWh. Northgate is on the Energex network. Most homes can export up to 5kW per phase on a standard connection, and newer dynamic connections allow more. We size your inverter to get the most from those limits and lodge the Energex application for you.
Brisbane's northside ranges from the grand old homes of Ascot, Hamilton and Clayfield to family suburbs like Aspley, Chermside and Bracken Ridge and the bayside villages of Sandgate and Shorncliffe. Our solar panels work in Northgate also covers neighbouring Nundah, Banyo and Virginia, all within about 2km.
What you get in Northgate
Home solar systems designed for your roof and your power bill.
Tier 1 panels
Proven brands such as REC and JA Solar, chosen for warranty strength and real-world performance.
Quality inverters
Fronius and SMA string inverters or hybrid inverters ready to add a battery later.
On-site design
We measure your roof and check shading in person, so the quote matches the install.
Paperwork handled
Network approval, STC rebate, metering requests and compliance certificates done for you.
Northgate at a glance
- Council
- Brisbane City Council
- Electricity network
- Energex
- Postcode
- 4013
- Population
- 4,876 (2021 census)
- Area
- 3.3 square kilometres
- State electorate
- Nudgee
- Federal division
- Lilley
- Typical solar output
- 27.7kWh a day from 6.6kW
- Export limit
- 5kW per phase, more on dynamic connections
- Rebates
- Federal STCs and federal battery discount
- Distance
- About 10km from Brisbane CBD in a straight line
Northgate: a local snapshot
A railway junction gave this suburb its name. In 1890 the Railways Department renamed North Coast Junction station Northgate, joining North Coast with the gate from Sandgate. The School of Arts opened in 1922 and a Methodist church in 1928. In 1947 Golden Circle opened its pineapple cannery on Earnshaw Road, and the state school on Amelia Street welcomed its first pupils in January 1959.
About 11 kilometres north-east of the city, Northgate is part houses and part industry, with the factories clustered near its two train stations. Northgate station is where the Shorncliffe line splits off from the North Coast line, and Bindha station sits nearby. The Golden Circle plant is still the best-known landmark, and the council-run Northgate Hall stands at Scott and Ridge streets.
Local background drawn from public sources including Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
What solar costs in 2026 in Northgate
Typical market prices in South East Queensland and northern NSW after the federal STC rebate. Your fixed quote depends on roof type, storeys, switchboard and the components you choose.
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- 6.6kW system
- $4,800 to $7,000
- 10kW system
- $7,400 to $11,000
- 13kW system
- $9,700 to $13,800
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Solar panels in Northgate: questions
Still unsure? Talk to us directly. You will speak with the people who do the work.
Call 0449 942 735How much does solar cost in Northgate?
Most Northgate homes pay between $4,800 and $7,000 for a quality 6.6kW system and $7,400 to $11,000 for 10kW, after the federal rebate. We give you a fixed price after a free on-site measure, so there are no surprises on install day.
What size solar system do I need in Northgate?
Look at your bill. Most families using 20 to 30kWh a day suit 6.6kW to 10kW. If you run pool pumps, ducted air or an EV, or plan to add a battery, 10kW to 13kW usually makes more sense. Energex export limits also shape the right inverter size.
Is solar still worth it with low feed-in tariffs?
Yes, if the system is sized for self-use. Every kWh you use from your panels saves you the full retail rate, which is far more than the few cents you get for exporting. Running dishwashers, pool pumps and hot water in the middle of the day makes a big difference, and a battery stretches it into the evening.
How long does installation take?
Most homes are done in a single day. We book the install once your network approval comes back, then arrange the meter change with your retailer.
Do you install solar on tile, tin and Klip-Lok roofs in Northgate?
Yes. We install on concrete and terracotta tiles, corrugated iron, Colorbond and Klip-Lok, with tilt frames where a flat roof needs them.
Do you service Northgate 4013 and nearby suburbs?
Yes. Northgate is part of our Brisbane Northside service area in the Brisbane City Council area, and we regularly work in Nundah, Banyo, Virginia, Wavell Heights. Call 0449 942 735 or request a quote online and we will reply within 24 hours.
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