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Solar Panel Size

Minimum panel size

Enter daily use, sun hours & efficiency

How this calculator works

How to use the Solar Panel Size

The Formula

Panel watts ≈ daily Wh ÷ (peak sun hours × efficiency). Peak sun hours depend on location and season—typical values range from 3–6 hours.

Practical Example

Real systems need extra capacity for cloudy days, battery losses, and inverter efficiency. Treat this result as a starting point, then add 20–30% headroom.

About Solar Panel Size

How this estimate works

Panel watts ≈ daily Wh ÷ (peak sun hours × efficiency). Peak sun hours depend on location and season—typical values range from 3–6 hours.

Add margin for real installs

Real systems need extra capacity for cloudy days, battery losses, and inverter efficiency. Treat this result as a starting point, then add 20–30% headroom.