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Solar Panel Calculator — PV System Size

Private, client-side solar sizing

Solar Panel Calculator

Estimate PV array size, number of panels, battery storage and inverter rating from your daily energy needs.

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STEP 01
Enter your load
Add daily energy use, peak load and how many backup days you want.
STEP 02☀️
Set solar conditions
Use local peak sun hours, expected losses and your selected panel wattage.
STEP 03🔋
Size the system
Get PV array kW, panel count, battery Ah, inverter size and charge current.
PV Array
Enter details
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Panels Needed
400 W each
Battery Bank
estimated Ah
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Inverter
with headroom
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Daily Output
after losses
Solar System Inputs
kWh/day
h/day
W
W
days
System Size Breakdown
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Hit Calculate to see your solar sizing

Battery Storage Check
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Battery estimate appears after calculation

Solar Metrics
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Metrics appear after calculation

✦ Result Explainer

Your explanation appears here

▣ Solar Sizing Action Plan
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Your plan appears after calculation

◎ What If Simulator

Test different sun hours and panel wattage without changing your main result.

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Calculate your baseline first

● Ask About Your Result
Calculate first, then ask about panel count, battery storage or sun-hour assumptions.
Frequently Asked Questions

It divides your daily energy use by peak sun hours and adjusts for your selected system losses. The result is the approximate PV array wattage needed to produce that daily energy.

Use the average daily peak sun hours for your location and season. A lower winter value gives a more conservative design, while a yearly average may be suitable for grid-tied estimates.

No. Battery Ah depends on battery voltage, usable depth of discharge, chemistry, inverter efficiency and reserve needs. Treat the result as a planning estimate before selecting real equipment.

Electrical & Solar Design Disclaimer

Results are estimates generated locally in your browser using simplified PV sizing formulas. They are for informational planning only and are not a substitute for a licensed electrician, solar designer, structural review, utility approval, code compliance or manufacturer specifications. VisionVix accepts no liability for decisions based on this output.

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