Balcony Solar Setup
150W
Fridges, routers, and standby electronics. Usually ~150W for an apartment. Higher base load = less wasted exported energy.Info: Grid connection of any solar inverter in Australia must comply with AS/NZS 4777. Unauthorized plug-in systems feeding into the grid can be unsafe and illegal. Always consult a CEC-accredited installer and your network distributor.
Your Savings
Annual Savings
$194
≈ $16 / month
10-Year Savings$1,935
20-Year Savings$3,870
⏳ Payback Period: 3.1 Years
🌱 480 kg CO₂ Avoided
⚖️ Grid-connected systems must comply with AS/NZS 4777 — network approval required
Energy Yield
Total Generated:1200 kWh
Self-Consumed (Usable):645 kWh
Exported to Grid (Lost):555 kWh
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*Self-consumption is estimated based on your apartment's standby power (base load). Since you generally aren't paid for feeding power back into the grid with a plug-in system, maximizing self-consumption is key to ROI.