Solar Panel Installation Calculator

Last updated: 2026-08-24

Solar Panel Installation Calculator — Solar PV system sizing based on consumption and peak sun hours.
Inputs
Result
Enter values and press Calculate

How to use it

  1. Calculate power necessary: 15 kWh ÷ 4.5 HSP = 3.33 kW = 3333W
  2. Consider pérdidas 20%: 3333W × 1.20 = 4000W
  3. Calculate paneles: 4000W ÷ 450W = 8.89 → 9 paneles
  4. Baterías 1 day: 15 kWh × 1.20 = 18 kWh (Consider depth descarga 50%: 36 kWh)

Common mistakes

  • ⚠️ Not Consider pérdidas of the system (inversor, cables, temperature)
  • ⚠️ Dimensionar batteries without Consider depth of descarga
  • ⚠️ Not orientar paneles correctly (sur in hemisferio norte)

Worked example

Calculate solar installation for daily consumption of 15 kWh with 4.5 HSP.

To {consumption_diario_kwh} kWh/day with {hsp_dia} HSP need {power_total_w}W of paneles ({paneles_ud} paneles of {power_panel_w}W). Baterías: {capacity_kwh} kWh to 1 day.

Input guide

FieldTypical range
consumo_diario_kwhConsumo average diario of the vivienda
potencia_panel_wPaneles comerciales: 350-550W
hsp_diaHoras Sol Pico according to ubicación: 3-6 HSP/día