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Solar calculators for panels, batteries, inverters & cable sizing

Straight-answer, professional-grade tools that size panels, inverters, batteries and cable in seconds β€” built on real installation engineering, not a lead-generation funnel.

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Panel calculator Live

How many panels do I need?

0 400W panels needed (estimate)

Formulas cross-checked against real field engineering practice

IEC 62548 NEC 690 IEEE 1547 MEEDC Jordan
Featured calculators

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Every tool below is free to use, works on mobile, and takes under a minute.

New Β· whole-system tool

Design your whole system at once

Get panels, battery, inverter and yearly output from one set of inputs β€” and download a full PDF report.

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Sizing

Solar panel calculator

Find out how many panels you need based on your monthly electricity usage.

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Sizing

Inverter size calculator

Match the right inverter size to your appliances and total system load.

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Storage

Battery size calculator

Compare Lithium and Lead-acid capacity requirements for backup hours.

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Electrical

Cable size calculator

Pick the right cable gauge to avoid voltage drop and overheating.

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Finance

Solar ROI calculator

Estimate your payback period and long-term savings from going solar.

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Why SolarToolHub

Built for engineers, simple for everyone else

No lead forms, no oversimplified marketing numbers β€” just the math, explained clearly.

Field-tested formulas

Every calculation is grounded in real installation engineering, not generic textbook averages.

No lead capture

Every tool is free, requires no account, and never sells your contact details to installers.

Answers in under a minute

Enter a few numbers and get a clear, explained result instantly β€” no downloads, no waiting.

How it works

Three steps, no accounts

No downloads, no sign-ups β€” just answers.

1

Pick a tool

Choose the calculator that matches what you're trying to size or estimate.

2

Enter your numbers

A few simple inputs β€” no technical jargon required.

3

Get a clear result

See your answer instantly, plus a short guide explaining how it was calculated.

Latest guides

Learn the engineering behind the numbers

In-depth explainers that go further than the calculators.

Guide

Solar panel degradation rate

How much panels lose per year and what's left after 25 years β€” with a real 8-year field measurement.

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Guide

How to read a solar panel datasheet

Voc, Vmp, Isc, Pmax, STC and temperature coefficients β€” explained for real system design.

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Sizing guide

How many solar panels do I need?

The full explainer behind our panel calculator β€” formulas, assumptions, and a worked example.

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Sizing guide

Lithium vs lead-acid: sizing your battery bank

Depth of discharge, cycle life, and a full worked example β€” the guide behind our battery calculator.

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Finance guide

Is solar actually worth it? Payback period explained

How payback period and 25-year savings are calculated β€” the guide behind our ROI calculator.

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System types

Grid-tied vs off-grid vs hybrid: which is right for you?

How the three main system types differ, what each costs, and how to decide between them.

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Maintenance

How long do solar panels actually last?

Degradation rates, what shortens panel life, and what really happens after the 25-year warranty ends.

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Solar by country

Solar guides for your country

Local sun hours, electricity tariffs, net metering and realistic payback β€” country by country.

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FAQ

Common questions

They give a solid engineering-grade estimate for planning purposes. A professional site survey will fine-tune the number for shading, roof orientation, and system losses specific to your site.

No. Every calculator works instantly in your browser with no sign-up, no email required, and no data sent to a server.

No. SolarToolHub is independent. We don't sell equipment, offer installation services, or pass your details to installers.

Inverter sizing, battery capacity, cable gauge, and ROI/payback period are next, each with a full written guide alongside the tool.