Solar panel output calculator

See how much electricity your existing or planned panels produce and what that is worth on your bill.

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How to use it

  1. Enter panel power, number of panels, peak sun hours, system efficiency and price per kwh.
  2. The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
  3. Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.

How it is calculated

Daily kWh = panel W × count × peak sun hours × efficiency ÷ 1000. Monthly = daily × 30. Yearly = daily × 365.

Example

Inputs: Panel power = 550 W, Number of panels = 10, Peak sun hours = 6 h/day, System efficiency = 80 %, Price per kWh = 0.18 per kWh. Result: Daily output: 26.4 kWh; Monthly output (30 days): 792 kWh; Yearly output: 9,636 kWh.

Limits and caveats

  • Real output changes with season, heat and dust; this is an average estimate.
  • The money value uses one flat price with no tiers.

Questions about this tool

How much does a 550 W panel produce per day?

With 6 peak sun hours and 80% efficiency, about 2.64 kWh a day.

Why does a panel not deliver its rated power?

Ratings use standard test conditions; heat, dust, wiring and inverter losses reduce output.

How do I find peak sun hours for my city?

Use a solar resource map such as PVWatts or the Global Solar Atlas for your location.