How do I use the solar energy calculator?

To use the calculator, enter your system details, price of power per kWh and feed-in tariff below, and the calculator will automatically show you the energy produced and potential savings through solar. If you don’t know the price of the system, we recommend you use $1000 per kW as an estimate.

What is a solar panel calculator?

Our solar panel calculator can give you a custom estimate for the cost of a system that meets your home’s energy needs. Learn more about our calculator below. Reduce your dependence on the grid and enjoy significant savings on your electricity bills. Generate clean, renewable energy from the sun and reduce your carbon footprint.

What does the residential solar calculator estimate?

The residential solar calculator estimates the expected monthly savings on your electricity bill as well as the estimated cost of installing photovoltaics to power your home. The interactive map allows residents to search their address to see these estimates.

How do I estimate my solar savings?

Use our easy-to-use calculator to estimate your solar savings. Just tell us your address, and we'll use advanced tools to estimate your sunlight potential. Adjust the estimated electricity usage to match your household's needs for a personalized quote. See your estimated solar savings and discover how much you could save each month.

How do you calculate the solar load for a house?

To calculate the solar load for a house, you need to know the total watt hours of energy your home uses, which is the electrical demand. First, find the average daily watt hours of each item in your home. The average number of hours of sunlight per day during the worst month of the year is hours.

How accurate is a solar estimate based on a monthly electric bill?

Although not very accurate, you can use the amount of your monthly electric bill for a ballpark estimate of how much solar is needed. Select the closest monthly electric bill amount below to see an estimate.