Solar System Calculator
How much solar do you actually need?
Enter your annual energy usage and we'll size your system, select the right components, and calculate a real price — instantly.
System Configuration
Tell us about your energy needs
Property type
Annual energy usage
kWh/yr
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Average US home uses about 10,500 kWh/year. Find your number on any utility bill or request a 12-month usage history from your provider.
Location & sunlight
5.5h
3h — Pacific NW
5.5h — National avg
7.5h — Desert SW
System efficiency
80%
70% — shading/aging
80% — standard
95% — premium
Upgrades & add-ons
Panel Upgrades / Special Conduit
High-efficiency panels, complex rooflines, or non-standard conduit runs
+$0.10/W
Advanced Battery Storage
Whole-home backup, grid independence, and evening solar use
+$0.85/W
Your System Estimate
Updates as you configure
System size visualization
Solar panels
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Enter your annual usage above to see your custom solar estimate.
System size
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kilowatts DC
Est. panels
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@ 400W each
Annual output
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kWh / year
Grid coverage
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of your usage
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Est. —/yr in electricity savings at $0.14/kWh avg rate
Price Breakdown
Base system (— kW @ $2.95/W)
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+ Panel upgrades / conduit (+$0.10/W)
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+ Advanced battery storage (+$0.85/W)
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Estimated System Total
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The federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) currently covers 30% of your system cost. Your effective cost after credit: —. Consult a tax professional for eligibility.
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