Thinking about going solar?
his calculator helps you estimate the system size, number of panels, and potential cost savings based on your home and lifestyle. It’s a quick way to understand what you need before reaching out to installers.
Tip: Even rough numbers can help you avoid overpaying or undersizing your system.
Estimate your solar panel needs, system size, and cost savings based on your lifestyle and sunlight exposure.
Disclaimer: This tool provides planning estimates only. Actual performance depends on your specific home, roof, and solar setup.
Step 1: Select Household Type
Step 2: How Much Sun Does Your Location Get?
Enter your area’s average peak sunlight hours per day. This affects how much power your panels can generate.
Need help? Check your average rate by state
Step 3: Customize Your Offset Goal
Choose how much of your energy usage you want solar to cover. Many homeowners aim for 80–100% to reduce grid dependence and maximize savings.
Step 4: Add Lifestyle Considerations
Refine your estimate based on how your household uses energy.
☀️ Solar Planning Tips & Considerations
| If You… | Then Consider… |
|---|---|
| Live in a cloudy or northern region | A larger system size or hybrid setup with batteries |
| Have high afternoon energy use | West-facing panels to catch late-day sun |
| Plan to buy an EV or heat pump soon | Upsize your system to cover future loads |
| Experience frequent outages | Battery storage or backup generator integration |
| Have a shaded or small roof | High-efficiency panels or ground-mount options |
| Want maximum long-term savings | Target 90–100% offset and use federal tax incentives |
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