Solar System Sizing Calculator — Calculate Your Solar Panel Needs

Solar System Sizing Calculator

Calculate the solar system size needed for your home. Understand how energy usage, location, and panel efficiency affect your solar project requirements and savings.

Step 1: Energy Usage & Location

kWh
4.5 hrs

Understanding Solar Potential

Your solar system size depends on electricity usage, available sunlight, and roof space. Higher sun hours mean smaller systems can generate more power.

Step 2: System Details

20%
$ per Watt
$ per kWh

Panel Efficiency

Panel efficiency determines how much sunlight is converted to electricity. Higher efficiency panels produce more power in limited space but cost more.

Solar System Sizing Results

System Summary
System Comparison
Savings Analysis

Recommended System Size

6.5 kW
Approximately 18 Panels
Annual Production
9,100 kWh
System Cost
$18,200
Annual Savings
$1,365
Payback Period
13.3 years

Solar System Comparison

System Type System Size Panel Count System Cost Annual Savings

Solar Savings Analysis

Solar System Formula

System Size (kW) = (Monthly Usage × 12) ÷ (365 × Sun Hours × 0.75)

The required solar system size is calculated based on your annual energy needs, adjusted for local sunlight conditions and system efficiency losses (typically 25%).

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