Solar Savings by State — How Does Your State Compare?
Solar savings vary significantly across Australia depending on electricity prices, sun hours and available rebates. Here's a quick comparison of what homeowners in each state can typically expect.
| State | Avg Tariff | Peak Sun Hours | Typical Annual Savings | Avg Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW (Sydney) | ~34c/kWh | 4.8 hrs | $2,800+ | 6–7 years |
| VIC (Melbourne) | ~32c/kWh | 4.1 hrs | $2,200+ | 7–8 years |
| QLD (Brisbane) | ~32c/kWh | 5.2 hrs | $3,200+ | 5–6 years |
| WA (Perth) | ~30c/kWh | 5.5 hrs | $3,400+ | 5–6 years |
| SA (Adelaide) | ~40c/kWh | 5.0 hrs | $3,100+ | 5–6 years |
These are typical figures — your actual savings depend on your daily usage, roof orientation and system size. Upload your electricity bill to get a result based on your real data.
Why Generic Solar Calculators Get It Wrong
Most solar calculators ask you to enter your monthly bill amount and give you a rough system size in return. The problem is that two households can pay the same bill amount but have completely different usage profiles — one might use 40 kWh on summer days with ducted air-conditioning, while another uses 15 kWh consistently year-round.
SolarBill reads your actual electricity bill to extract your daily usage, tariff rate, billing period, and feed-in data. This means the recommendation is based on what you actually use — not a guess based on what you pay.
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