Solar Panel Requirements Calculator

Energy demand/day: Wh


Winter (min)
Summer (Max)
Average hours sun/day


Peak capacity (W)


Suggested panel size (W)
Estimated cost ($)
Total energy provided daily (Wh)

Efficiency readjustment:
Temperature readjustment (-10% efficiency):
Battery efficiency (-60% efficiency):
Wiring loss (-5% efficiency):

Tilt adjustment (+8% efficiency):
Sun tracking (+4% efficiency):

Cost per Watt ($):  
(e.g. 4.0 $/W is for current Si-based PV cells)



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