How do I estimate my solar panels?

Use this solar panel calculator to quickly estimate your solar potential and savings by address. Estimates are based on your roof, electricity bill, and actual offers in your area. Includes single family homes or up to 4 unit condo buildings. Includes educational and religious institutions.

What is a solar panel estimate based on?

Estimates are based on your roof, electricity bill, and actual offers in your area. Includes single family homes or up to 4 unit condo buildings. Includes educational and religious institutions. Use this solar panel calculator to quickly estimate your solar potential and savings based on your property address.

Where can I find a free solar cost calculator?

Solar.com offers a free solar cost calculator that uses Google’s Project Sunroof and real-time utility rates to estimate how much you can save by going solar. Using the calculator is easy. Click the link above to open it in a new tab, and we’ll talk you through how to use it!

What is a solar cost calculator?

Our solar cost calculator is a great tool for getting a sense of how much solar costs and how much you can save by going solar. However, every calculator is limited by its assumptions and its results should be taken with a grain of salt.

How much does it cost to install solar panels?

So, if the calculator gave you a lifetime energy cost of $26,099 for a cash purchase, you can estimate that installation labor will make up around $1,300 and the solar modules themselves cost around $4,700.

How much energy does a solar system cost?

Before solar, this represents the average utility rate over the next 20 years, assuming annual rate hikes between 3-5% (based on location). After solar, this is essentially your lifetime energy cost divided by the total production of your system. Here’s how that looks for the example system above: $45,102 / 242,483 kWh = 18.6 kWh