Asking yourself "how big should my solar panel system be?" Want to know "how do I size my home battery?" You've come to the right place. These solar panel calculators will help you with sizing your renewable energy solar panel system, including figuring out the number of solar panels and what size battery you need for your system. Your monthly electric consumption plays a big part in determining your solar array size calculation, so to get the most out of altE's solar panel and solar energy calculators, make sure to have your monthly electricity bill handy.
A helpful tool for estimating your electricity usage when you don't have old utility bills handy - and an essential tool for planning a system that will meet your electricity needs.
Quickly find the the typical power rating (in Watts) of many common household appliances. Use this information to help estimate how large your alternative energy system needs to be.
If the battery bank is oversized, you risk not being able to keep it fully charged; if the battery bank is sized too small, you won't be able to run your intended loads for as long as you'd planned.
Learn how to size an MPPT solar charge controller for your off-grid solar electric system and how to take advantage of some of this type of charge controller's benefits.
Preparation for any off-grid electric system begins with assessment and calculation of your energy needs. The primary tool used for this task is a Loads List.
A brief description of the major components of a Solar PV System. Note that components vary depending on whether or not batteries will be used in your system. There are additional small components required for a complete installation that are not listed here.