Grid-Tied System
- • Lowest initial cost
- • No battery maintenance
- • Can sell excess power (net metering)
- • No power during grid outages
- • Best ROI for most users
Sunshine Solar Sizing Tool
Calculate your optimal solar panel and inverter requirements
Energy Consumption Calculator
Add your electrical appliances to calculate total energy consumption
Daily consumption: 0.27 kWh
Ready to Calculate
Add your appliances and click calculate to get your solar system recommendations
Understanding Your Solar System
Solar Panels
Convert sunlight into electricity. Size depends on your daily energy consumption and available sunlight hours in your location.
Inverter
Converts DC power from panels/batteries to AC power for your appliances. Must handle your maximum simultaneous load.
Batteries
Store energy for use when the sun isn't shining. Capacity determines how long you can run appliances without sunlight.
Solar System Types Comparison
Hybrid System
- • Grid connection + battery backup
- • Power during outages
- • Can sell excess power
- • Moderate initial cost
- • Best of both worlds
Off-Grid System
- • Complete energy independence
- • Works in remote locations
- • Highest initial cost
- • Requires battery maintenance
- • Larger solar array needed