Canberra Solar Weather

Today's solar conditions for Canberra, ACT

-- Solar Score

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Solar Irradiance (W/m²)
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Cloud Cover
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UV Index
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Sunshine Hours
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Temperature
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Est. Generation (10kW system)
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Hourly Solar Irradiance

Radiation Breakdown

Direct Radiation

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Beam radiation hitting the surface directly from the sun

Diffuse Radiation

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Scattered radiation from the sky and clouds

Global Horizontal

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Total radiation on a horizontal surface (GHI)

Time Irradiance (W/m²) Cloud Cover Temp UV Index

Should You Get Solar & Battery?

Whether you already have solar or are starting from scratch, see how much you could save with the right setup. Solar generates cheap power — a battery makes sure you actually use it.

  • Performance ratio: 75% — accounts for inverter losses, wiring, dust, shading
  • Daytime self-use: 40% of your daily usage happens during solar hours
  • Peak sun hours: calculated monthly (2.4 h Jun – 6.2 h Dec/Jan) then averaged for year-round accuracy
  • Battery cycling: one full cycle per day, capped at actual evening usage
  • ACT loan: $15,000 max, 3% p.a., 10-year term (Sustainable Household Scheme). Requires ULV under $750,000
  • Degradation: not modelled — real savings decrease ~0.5%/yr

Your Setup

Many people use more once they know it's free solar power

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see your potential savings.