How To Use This Calculator
This calculator will only work if:1. You already have a solar system and are considering adding a battery.2. You have a smart meter and that smart meter is capable of producing interval-level data.3. You are willing to download this data from your electricity network provider (DNSP).4. You have at least 12 months (365 days) of both solar export and grid usage data.
If we've got past all of that, all you need to do is:
1. Enter your postcode2. Choose your current electricity plan3. Select the battery you are considering buying4. Enter the cost of supply and installation of that battery (we'll guess in most cases).5. Upload the NEM12 CSV file you downloaded from your DNSP.6. Then calculate your savings.
Once that's done, you'll see an estimate of your next four bills and estimated payback time.
Big Fat Disclaimer
This calculator is intended to provide illustrative examples based on stated assumptions and your inputs.
Although we've tried hard to get all the calculations correct - there is a possibility that we've made a mistake somewhere - we are only human.
Be aware that - although the default settings reflect sensible values, you should change them to reflect your reality.
This calculator looks back in time - to your past 12 months usage - no one knows what retail electricity rates will be in the years ahead.
This calculator is not intended to be solely relied on for the purposes of buying a battery. Talk to a good, honest installer too.
Consider obtaining advice from an Australian Financial Services licensee before making any financial decision that involves mortgages, loans or solar financing.
Actual outcomes will depend on a range of factors outside the control of SolarQuotes.