Solar Savings Calculator

Estimate how much you could save with solar based on your location and electricity usage.

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Your details

$100$1,500
System size
20% (out during the day)80% (home most of the day)

Your estimated savings

$1,553per year

3.9year payback, estimated

Estimated 10-year net savings$9,529

Detailed breakdown

Estimated daily solar production
26.9 kWh
Your daily usage
17.4 kWh
Estimated bill reduction
77%
System cost (after rebate)
$6,000
Annual CO2 offset
6.9 tonnes

Based on your 6.6kW system in New South Wales

A payback under 4 years is a strong result. The STC rebate steps down every 1 January, so the same system earns a smaller rebate the longer you wait.

Assumes 4.8 peak sun hours a day, the New South Wales average, a 15% allowance for inverter, heat, dust and wiring losses, exports paid at 5c/kWh and the system cost shown, after the STC rebate.

These estimates are indicative only. Actual savings depend on many factors including your specific usage patterns, feed-in tariff rates, and installation specifics. Get a personalised quote for accurate figures.

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A calculator works on averages; a written quote works on your roof. One Why Solar Approved installer, one free written quote, and fifteen minutes with a solar expert before you sign.

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How this solar calculator works

This calculator estimates your annual solar savings based on your quarterly electricity bill, state, system size, and self-consumption rate. It uses average peak sun hours for your state and current electricity tariffs to project savings over 25 years.

Self-consumption is the most important factor in your savings. The more solar energy you use directly (rather than exporting to the grid at low feed-in tariff rates), the higher your return. Typical self-consumption ranges from 30% to 60% without a battery, and 70% to 90% with one.

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Common questions

How much can I save with solar in Australia?
A typical 6.6kW system saves $1,500 to $2,100 a year, depending on electricity rates, self-consumption and location, and pays for itself in about 2 to 4 years on our price bands. Enter your bill above for your own estimate.
What size solar system do I need?
A 6.6kW system suits most households of 3 or 4 people using 15 to 25kWh per day. Larger homes with pools, ducted air conditioning, or an EV may need 10kW or 13kW. Enter your quarterly bill into the calculator above for a personalised recommendation.
How accurate is a solar calculator?
Online calculators provide a useful estimate based on average sun hours, electricity rates, and system size. Actual savings depend on roof orientation, shading, self-consumption patterns, and your retailer tariff. For a precise figure, get a written quote from an installer who has assessed your roof.
What is the 20% rule for solar?
It usually means oversizing: fitting more panel capacity than the inverter is rated for. Design rules allow panels up to a third larger than the inverter, so a 5kW inverter can carry 6.6kW of panels. Some installers mean sizing 20 percent above current usage instead, so ask which they mean.
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