Smart Solar
Your Intelligent Tool for Planning the Perfect Solar Strategy
Welcome to Smart Solar — a planning tool designed to take the guesswork out of going solar. Whether you're just starting your solar journey or optimising an existing system, Smart Solar gives you data-driven insights to make confident, future-ready decisions.
With just a few quick inputs, this calculator helps you:
- Determine the right system size for your space and energy needs
- Understand installation and equipment costs in real-time NZD
- Estimate payback periods and long-term savings
- Evaluate carbon reduction impact and sustainability options
- Explore good, better, and best-fit scenarios for solar + battery
- Compare solar panel types by efficiency, pricing, and emissions footprint
Built by Ulrich Frerk, Smart Solar is tailored for both residential and commercial use — with transparent data, accurate NZ sunlight hours, and flexible system design options.
Why Use Smart Solar?
Because solar isn't just about putting panels on your roof — it's about optimising the way you generate, store, and use energy. Our goal is to help you find the most cost-effective, carbon-smart, and future-proof path to energy independence.