Solar Consumption Calculator

Ash Gregg
July 16, 2025
Updated: January 14, 2026

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Thinking about going solar?

This 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

Household Size:
• Studio: Compact living with minimal electric use
• 1-Bedroom: Single or couple household
• 2-Bedroom: Small family or roommates
• 3-Bedroom: Typical family home
• 4-Bedroom: Larger household or multi-generational

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.

Average Sunlight Hours/Day: Electricity Rate ($/kWh):

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.

Target Offset:

Step 4: Add Lifestyle Considerations

Refine your estimate based on how your household uses energy.

Electric Vehicle Charging:
Household Usage Level:

☀️ 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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Ash Gregg

Ash Gregg, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Uber Artisan, writes about conscious living, sustainability, and the interconnectedness of all life. Ash believes that small, intentional actions can create lasting global change.

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