Solar Panel Calculator Plus 1.1

Solar Panel Calculator Plus is a tool designed to aid in the calculation of custom Off-Grid Solar Home Power Systems. This calculator assists users in determining the appropriate system size for their needs by providing accurate estimations. Users can calculate the precise number of solar panels required for their energy consumption needs, along with the necessary space for installation. Additionally, users can determine the battery capacity required for their Home Power Systems.

Daily Energy Use:
To calculate the energy consumption in a day, users should assess the usage duration of each electronic device in hours. By multiplying the wattage of each device by its run-time, users can obtain the energy consumption in watt-hours per day. Summing up all watt-hour values will provide the total energy consumption for the household.

Inverter Size:
Determining the appropriate inverter size entails calculating the peak load or maximum wattage of the home by summing up the wattage of all appliances and devices that could operate simultaneously.

Days of Autonomy:
Users should decide on the number of days' worth of stored energy they wish to aim for in their battery bank, typically ranging from two to five days.

Battery Bank Capacity:
Users should calculate the required energy capacity for their battery bank based on their desired days of autonomy and daily energy consumption. Converting this figure to Ampere-Hours (AH) will determine the necessary battery quantity based on the system's voltage.

Solar Panel:
The prevailing solar panel size utilized for residential installations is commonly 65 inches by 39 inches, with a wattage output ranging from 200 to 330 watts.