Off-Grid

Off-Grid Generator vs. Solar Hybrid Calculator

Compare 5- and 10-year cumulative costs of diesel generator-only power vs. a solar+battery hybrid—and estimate annual savings.

Daily energy usekWh/day

Fuel price$/L

Generator fuel useL/hr

At typical load while running

Hybrid solar setup cost$

Panels, batteries, inverter, install

Generator maintenance$/yr

Hybrid maintenance$/yr

Estimated annual savings (hybrid)

Enter daily kWh, fuel, costs & maintenance

5-year cumulative — generator

Enter values above

5-year cumulative — solar hybrid

Enter values above

10-year cumulative — generator

Enter values above

10-year cumulative — solar hybrid

Enter values above

Related calculators

More tools in this category and beyond