Built for Synergy customers in Western Australia

See exactly when solar pays you back.

Most solar calculators run on guesses. This one runs on your real 30-minute Synergy interval data — capturing how your home actually uses power, including the days you're at work or away on holiday.

Free, no signup Results in your browser in under a minute Your data never leaves the page
thesolarverdict.com.au · your-report Illustrative example
Your personalised verdict
6.2 yrs
Solar payback
11.4 yrs
Battery payback
Midday Saver
Best plan for you

Sample figures for illustration. Your actual report uses your own uploaded usage data and current Synergy tariffs and rebate schedules.

How it works

Three steps. Real numbers in under a minute.

01

Export your Synergy CSV

Log into MyAccount and download your 30-minute interval data — free, covers up to two years. Need help? See the export guide.

02

Choose your system size

Enter the panel kW, optional battery kWh, and your quoted prices. We use Perth-specific monthly solar yields — not a national average.

03

Get your full verdict

Payback years for solar and battery, whether each clears its warranty window, and which Synergy plan minimises your annual bill.

Why it's different

Built on your actual data — not a typical-household assumption.

Generic calculators apply averaged daily profiles. We use every half-hourly reading from your meter, so the simulation captures the days you're at work, the holidays you take, and the evening peaks that actually drive your bill.

17,520 readings, not one estimate

One full year of half-hourly data — every appliance cycle, every cloudy afternoon, every quiet weekend — fed straight into the simulation.

All three Synergy plans compared

A1 Home Plan, Midday Saver, and EV Add-On — each billed against your simulated usage so you know which one to switch to.

Rebates already baked in

The Federal CHBP tiered rebate and the WA Residential Battery Scheme are applied to the battery cost — so payback is your real out-of-pocket payback.

Nothing leaves your browser

Your CSV is processed in memory and the report comes straight back. No accounts, no storage, no marketing list.

Synergy plan comparison

Three plans. We tell you which one wins for you.

After modelling your solar (and battery) setup, we score all three current Synergy residential plans against your actual usage and report which one minimises your annual bill — there's no one-size-fits-all winner.

Flat rate

Home Plan (A1)

One rate, 24/7. Predictable and easy — no time-of-use windows to manage.

32.37c/kWh anytime
Often suits Homes with mostly daytime usage already covered by solar self-consumption.
Time of use

Midday Saver

Three rate bands — very cheap midday, expensive 3–9pm peak, mid overnight.

8.62c midday 53.84c peak
Often suits Solar + battery homes that can cover the 3–9pm peak from stored energy.
EV owners only

EV Add-On

Adds an ultra-cheap 11pm–6am band on top of Midday Saver. Requires a registered EV.

19.38c overnight 53.84c peak
Often suits EV or large-battery homes that charge overnight and avoid the evening peak.

Which plan wins depends entirely on your usage shape. Run the report to find out.