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How many panels do I need?

Size for electricity use first, then check whether the target fits your roof.

1. System size2. Savings3. Backup

Size the system your usage requires

Country defaults provide a starting point. Every assumption stays editable.

Use the kWh shown on a recent electricity bill, not the bill amount.

Enter the gross roof area available for solar. Choose square feet or square metres from the adjacent unit selector.

Choose the panel wattage used for the estimate. The panel area default updates with this selection.

Advanced settings

Panel area is set from the selected panel wattage and can be overridden when you know the usable panel dimensions.

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