See live solar in action across Australia today

The Australian PV Institute’s Live PV Map shows real-time solar output by state and postcode, updated as frequently as every 5 minutes, with 10-minute forecasts from Solcast, so you can see exactly how much sunshine is powering Australia right now. pv-map.apvi.org.au

Link to explore: https://pv-map.apvi.org.au/live

What the APVI Live PV Map shows

The map estimates rooftop solar output as a percentage of maximum capacity for every state, and breaks it down into 2-digit postcode regions. It’s built from data contributed by thousands of monitored systems nationwide and displays performance, contribution to grid demand, and forecast curves for the rest of the day. pv-map.apvi.org.au

Data points come in at up to 5-minute intervals from more than 6,000 systems, while short-term forecasts are generated by Solcast using satellite imagery and weather models that update every 10 minutes. pv-map.apvi.org.au

Helpful detail for WA users: the site automatically displays times in your local timezone for domestic viewers, making it easy to align the live curve with your home’s usage. pv-map.apvi.org.au

Curious how this translates to savings at your place in Perth or regional WA? Speak with Australis Solar for a quick read on system size and battery options tailored to your postcode.

Why this matters in WA

Plan around Synergy DEBS buyback windows

In WA, the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme currently pays 10 c/kWh for exports between 3 pm and 9 pm and 2 c/kWh at other times, from 1 July 2025. Watching the live PV curve helps you decide when to self-consume, when to top up a battery, and when to export. Synergy

Navigate Western Power export limits with eyes open

New or upgraded systems above 5 kW inverter capacity are subject to fixed export limits of 1.5 kW or 5 percent of inverter capacity, whichever is greater. Seeing how much PV is already on your local network during the middle of the day explains why batteries and smart controls are increasingly valuable. Western Australian Government

Want a system that prioritises self-consumption and peak-time value? Ask us about tariff-aware control strategies and sizing that suits your roof and meter.

Turn live sunshine into smart savings

Batteries that make the map work for you

Pairing high-efficiency panels with a hybrid inverter and battery lets you store the lunchtime solar surge and use it after 3 pm, when DEBS is higher and household demand typically rises.

• Sigenergy SigenStor offers DC-coupled storage with 0 ms load-side switchover via the Sigen Energy Gateway for whole-home backup and intelligent scheduling in the mySigen app. It supports advanced controls that can align charging with local irradiance and tariff windows.

• Fronius GEN24 Plus supports PV Point basic backup or Full Backup when paired with a compatible battery, and its open interfaces integrate neatly with tariff-based energy management.

What are the best solar panels? What are the inverters we trust?

Australis Solar installs reliable PV modules such as Trina and AIKO, matched with Sigenergy or Fronius GEN24 Plus hybrid inverters for WA compliance and reliability. We handle Western Power standards, Synergy tariff settings, and commissioning so your system plays nicely with the grid from day one.

Compare solar batteries and control options with our team. We’ll map your daily load usage and recommend sizes that actually fit your lifestyle and needs.

How to use the APVI Live PV Map in practice

• Check today’s curve before you run big appliances. If WA is peaking at midday on the map, schedule washing, pool pumps, or EV charging to coincide for maximum self-consumption. pv-map.apvi.org.au

• Watch the forecast ribbon to see afternoon cloud risk and decide whether to hold battery charge for the 3 pm to 9 pm DEBS window. pv-map.apvi.org.au

• Track state contribution to demand to understand when the grid is most solar-heavy, which often coincides with low daytime buyback. That’s your cue to store, not export. pv-map.apvi.org.au

Ready to align your home with the sun in real time? Book a free Perth-based consult and we’ll tailor solar solution options, including backup pathways, to you, your property and your budget.