Free solar power calculator

What is a solar calculator?

Our solar calculator lets you easily see which solar option is best for you. The results give you an idea of the costs and potential savings. Customers often use solar calculators to help them understand how a solar power system can lower their electric bills.

How do you calculate solar energy capacity?

To get the entire panel array’s total output, simply add up the daily output of all the solar panels in the system. Example: Say your solar panel array has six 250-watt solar panels and gets an average of 5 hours of sun daily. It can produce up to 7,500 watt hours of energy. How do I calculate solar energy capacity?

Why should you use a solar calculator?

A solar calculator helps you design solar power systems, estimate prices, and predict energy savings. It can quickly calculate different solar energy concerns, such as: Our solar calculator lets you easily see which solar option is best for you. The results give you an idea of the costs and potential savings.

How do I calculate the area needed for solar panels?

To calculate the area needed for solar panels, use the equation: Required Area = Required Panels × Panel Width × Panel Length. This can be done by multiplying the number of panels you will install on your roof by the width and length of each panel.

How many solar panels do I need for 1000 kWh?

To achieve a solar panel output of 1000 kWh, you need approximately 24 to 25 solar panels. The solar panel calculator helps determine the right system size and roof area requirements for your system.

How do I update the solar power calculator?

To update the solar power calculator, click on the ‘Update’ button below the calculator after entering new values. To access the site settings, click on the Lock: or Info ‘View site information’ to the left of the web address, then click Site Settings in the new tab. Allow Flash by clicking the Down arrow and then Allow to the right of ‘Flash’. Go back to the site and reload the page.