Personalized Solar Estimate

Build a solar plan around your home and energy usage

Enter your household energy costs, roof conditions, equipment preferences, incentives, and payment details. Your estimated system size, installation price, and savings will update automatically.

Live calculation Updates as you make selections
01
Energy Profile

Household Electricity Usage

Start with your current utility costs so the estimator can recommend an appropriate solar system.

$
Use the average from your most recent 12 months if available.
$/kWh
Check your utility statement for the cost per kilowatt-hour.
Annual Electricity Usage Method
%
Used to estimate the future value of solar energy.
$
Planning allowance for inspections, cleaning, or minor service.
02
Solar Potential

Property and Roof Conditions

Roof size, sunlight, orientation, and shading help determine system capacity and energy production.

Consider your typical annual sun exposure, not only summer conditions.
sq. ft.
Enter the approximate total roof surface area.
Allows for vents, setbacks, skylights, and roof obstructions.
Select the direction of the main roof plane intended for panels.
Steeper roofs may require additional installation labor and safety equipment.
Account for trees, nearby buildings, chimneys, and seasonal shade.
Roof capacity check

Available roof space will be compared with the recommended solar array size.

03
System Design

Solar Panels and Equipment

Choose panel performance, inverter technology, mounting conditions, and monitoring preferences.

Solar Panel Type
watts
Updates automatically based on the selected panel type.
Panel-level technology can improve monitoring and performance on complex roofs.
Specialized roofing materials may require additional hardware and labor.
Track system production and optional household electricity consumption.
Battery Storage
04
Installation Scope

Electrical and Additional Services

Add common electrical upgrades, site preparation, and homeowner-requested services.

A site inspection is normally required to confirm electrical upgrade needs.
Additional Services
05
Available Savings

Tax Credits and Incentives

Add estimated federal, state, local, and utility incentives to calculate the effective net cost.

%
Eligibility and applicable expenses should be confirmed with a qualified tax professional.
Select an incentive structure available in your area.
$
Enter any known utility or cooperative rebate.
Important incentive notice

Tax credits and rebates may not reduce the amount due at installation. Eligibility, timing, and program availability can vary.

06
Payment Planning

Purchase and Financing Options

Compare a cash investment with an estimated solar loan payment.

Payment Method

What the estimate considers

System recommendations account for electricity usage, roof capacity, sunlight, orientation, shading, panel output, installation complexity, equipment options, incentives, and financing assumptions.

What happens before installation

A final proposal normally requires a site inspection, roof and electrical review, utility requirements, engineering, permit research, and confirmation of available incentives.

Estimate Disclaimer

This estimator provides preliminary planning figures only and is not a binding quote, financing offer, tax recommendation, or guarantee of solar production. Actual equipment requirements, system output, utility savings, tax-credit eligibility, incentive availability, loan terms, installation pricing, and permitting requirements may vary. A qualified solar installer should complete a site assessment and provide a final written proposal before any purchase decision.