{"id":3479,"date":"2019-06-18T13:17:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T13:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/?p=3479"},"modified":"2021-03-16T13:18:56","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T13:18:56","slug":"how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3479\" class=\"elementor elementor-3479\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2c28f55 lead-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2c28f55\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1590539\" data-id=\"1590539\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d56f5 article-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34d56f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Many Solar Panels Do You Need to Power Your Home?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ca23b author-bio elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c3ca23b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"name\": \"Leonardo\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/author\/leonardo\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"image\": \"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a356313a78840e5d3164c29cee295bad?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"jobTitle\": \"Author\"  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"author-bio-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a356313a78840e5d3164c29cee295bad?s=50&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Leonardo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><p class=\"author-bio-text\"><span class=\"written-by-text\">Written by<\/span> <span class=\"job-title\">qualified solar engineer<\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">Leonardo<\/span><span class=\"written-by-period\">.<\/span> <span class=\"last-updated-text\">Last updated:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2021-03-16 13:18:56\">March 16, 2021<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-335feb8 toc-and-author-bio-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"335feb8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d9e6061 left-column\" data-id=\"d9e6061\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d21c227 table-of-contents elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d21c227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/#Solar-Panel-Calculator\" title=\"Solar Panel Calculator\">Solar Panel Calculator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/#How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-I-Need-%E2%80%93-Solar-System-Size-Comparison\" title=\"How Many Solar Panels do I Need &#8211; Solar System Size Comparison\">How Many Solar Panels do I Need &#8211; Solar System Size Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/#How-to-use-a-Calculator-to-Calculate-how-Many-Solar-Panels-you-Need\" title=\"How to use a Calculator to Calculate how Many Solar Panels you Need\">How to use a Calculator to Calculate how Many Solar Panels you Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/#How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-you-Need-for-1000-kWh-per-Month\" title=\"How Many Solar Panels do you Need for 1000 kWh per Month?\">How Many Solar Panels do you Need for 1000 kWh per Month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/#How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-you-Need-for-a-2000-Sq-Ft-Home\" title=\"How Many Solar Panels do you Need for a 2000 Sq. Ft. Home?\">How Many Solar Panels do you Need for a 2000 Sq. Ft. Home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/#How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-you-Need-for-Common-Household-Items\" title=\"How Many Solar Panels do you Need for Common Household Items?\">How Many Solar Panels do you Need for Common Household Items?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need\/#How-Many-Hours-of-Daily-Sunlight-Does-Your-State-Receive\" title=\"How Many Hours of Daily Sunlight Does Your State Receive?\">How Many Hours of Daily Sunlight Does Your State Receive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4caed31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4caed31\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3770e9\" data-id=\"b3770e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff3f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ff3f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A home that consumes 1,000 kWh per month will normally need between 20 and 30 solar panels. The exact number changes depending on the specifications of the chosen panel model, as well as the sunshine available at the project site. Before purchasing a solar energy system for your home, an important step is finding out how many solar panels you need.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar-Panel-Calculator\"><\/span>Solar Panel Calculator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n\t<style>\n\t\t.solar-calculator\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #f4d4ad;\n\t\t\tborder-spacing: 0;\n\t\t\tfont-family: \"Roboto\", \"Open Sans\", Calibri, sans;\n\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\t\t\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator thead\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #fbeedc;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator tbody\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #fff9f2;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator tr\n\t\t{\n\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator td\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tpadding: 15px 15px;\n\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #f4d4ad;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator tr td:nth-of-type(2) input, .solar-calculator tr td:nth-of-type(2) select\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 4px;\n\t\t\tpadding: 7px;\n\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #f4d4ad;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator .calculate-size-button-row, .solar-calculator .calculate-size-button-row td, .solar-calculator thead td\n\t\t{\n\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator .calculate-size-button\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #fbeedc;\n\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #f4d4ad;\n\t\t\tpadding: 8px 14px;\n\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator .calculate-size-button:hover\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #f7debb;\n\t\t\tborder-color: #edb878;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator .table-message\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tmargin: 10px 0 0 0;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t.solar-calculator .table-message:empty\n\t\t{\n\t\t\tmargin: 0;\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\t<table class=\"solar-calculator\">\n\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSolar Calculator\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t1. How many kilowatt hours (kWh) do you use per month?\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" class=\"kwh-input\" >\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t2. What percentage of this power do you want to offset with solar?\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" class=\"offset-percentage-input\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Which state is your house in?\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<select class=\"select-state\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3.5\">Alabama<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2\">Alaska<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"7\">Arizona<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3.5\">Arkansas<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option selected=\"\" value=\"5.5\">California<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"5\">Colorado<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Connecticut<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Delaware<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Florida<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Georgia<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Hawaii<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Idaho<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Illinois<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2.5\">Indiana<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Iowa<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Kansas<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Kentucky<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Louisiana<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Maine<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Maryland<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Massachusetts<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2.5\">Michigan<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Minnesota<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Mississippi<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Missouri<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Montana<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4.5\">Nebraska<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"6\">Nevada<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">New Hampshire<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3.5\">New Jersey<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"6\">New Mexico<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">New York<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">North Carolina<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">North Dakota<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2.5\">Ohio<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4.5\">Oklahoma<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Oregon<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Pennsylvania<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3.5\">Rhode Island<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">South Carolina<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4.5\">South Dakota<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\">Tennessee<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4.5\">Texas<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"6\">Utah<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Vermont<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3.5\">Virginia<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2.5\">Washington<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">West Virginia<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3.5\">Wisconsin<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"5.5\">Wyoming<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<tr class=\"calculate-size-button-row\">\n\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"calculate-size-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Calculate Size\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"table-message\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\tMinimum PV System Size (in watts)\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input readonly=\"\" maxlength=\"8\" size=\"8\" type=\"text\" class=\"minimum-watts\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\tRecommended PV System Size (in watts)\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input readonly=\"\" maxlength=\"8\" size=\"8\" type=\"text\" class=\"recommended-watts\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t<\/table>\n\t<script>\n\t\tfunction calculateSystemSize(event)\n\t\t{\n\t\t\t\/\/Find the table\n\t\t\tlet table = event.target.closest(\".solar-calculator\");\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tlet tableMessage = table.querySelector(\".table-message\");\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\/\/Get the user's input values\n\t\t\tlet kilowattHoursPerMonth = table.querySelector(\".kwh-input\").value;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tlet percentToOffset = table.querySelector(\".offset-percentage-input\").value;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tlet hoursOfSun = table.querySelector(\".select-state\").value;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\/\/Sanitize the user's input values\n\t\t\tif (isNaN(parseFloat(kilowattHoursPerMonth)))\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\ttableMessage.innerHTML = \"Please enter a valid number for the kWh per month.\";\n\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tif (isNaN(parseFloat(percentToOffset)))\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\ttableMessage.innerHTML = \"Please enter a valid number for the percent to offset.\";\n\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tif (isNaN(parseFloat(hoursOfSun)))\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\ttableMessage.innerHTML = \"Please select a state.\";\n\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\/\/Convert the user's input values\n\t\t\tkilowattHoursPerMonth = parseFloat(kilowattHoursPerMonth);\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tpercentToOffset = parseFloat(percentToOffset);\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\thoursOfSun = parseFloat(hoursOfSun);\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\/\/Calculate the system size\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tlet minimumSystemWattage = Math.round(((kilowattHoursPerMonth * percentToOffset) \/ 30) \/ hoursOfSun) * 10;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tlet recommendedSystemWattage = Math.round((minimumSystemWattage * .115)) * 10;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tconsole.log(minimumSystemWattage);\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tconsole.log(recommendedSystemWattage);\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\/\/Display the system size\n\t\t\ttable.querySelector(\".minimum-watts\").value = minimumSystemWattage;\n\t\t\ttable.querySelector(\".recommended-watts\").value = recommendedSystemWattage;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\/\/Clear the table message\n\t\t\ttableMessage.innerHTML = \"\";\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tdocument.querySelectorAll(\".calculate-size-button\").forEach(el => el.addEventListener(\"click\", calculateSystemSize));\n\t<\/script><\/p>\n<p><aside class=\"widget solar-quiz-box\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Need Help Understanding What This Means for Your Home?<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Find out exactly how many solar panels you need for your home and what the cost is!<\/p><p class=\"zip-code-entry-form\"><input value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter ZIP Code\" class=\"zip-code-input\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"get-free-quote-button\"><span class=\"button-text\">Get Started<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/business-directory\/assets\/search-banner-right-arrow.png\" class=\"arrow-icon\"><\/a><\/p><\/aside><\/p>\n<p>Solar panels have been successful as a clean energy source thanks to their modular design. You can purchase just the right number of panels according to your home needs, instead of having to choose between predetermined system sizes. Solar energy can adapt to buildings of any scale, ranging from small homes to large industrial parks.<\/p>\n<p>To size a solar system correctly, the best recommendation is getting in touch with a qualified solar contractor. He\/she will also help you in <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-much-do-solar-panels-cost-to-install\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knowing how much solar panels cost to install<\/a>. A residential system has an average installed price of $3 per watt. Solar installers consider the following factors to calculate the number of panels needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local sunshine:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-much-energy-does-a-solar-panel-produce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How much energy a solar panel produces<\/a> depends on the sunlight received. If two homes in different locations need the same amount of energy, the home with the sunniest weather will need less panels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home size and energy usage:<\/strong> A larger home typically needs more panels to cover its consumption. However, usage habits and the efficiency of home appliances are also important. Two homes of the same size can have very different energy needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panel specifications:<\/strong> The power rating of panels varies depending on the model and manufacturer, but most range from 250 watts to 330 watts. For any given energy production target, you need fewer panels if their individual wattage is higher. When roof size is limited, efficient panels with a high wattage can make the system more compact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-I-Need-%E2%80%93-Solar-System-Size-Comparison\"><\/span>How Many Solar Panels do I Need &#8211; Solar System Size Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>System Size<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Average Annual KWh Production<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Estimated Number of Solar Panels Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>4kW<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>5,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>10-12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>5kW<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>6,250<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>13-15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>6kW<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>7,500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>15-18\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>8kW<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>10,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>20-24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>10kW<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>12,500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>25-29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>12kW<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>15,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>30-35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>20kW\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>25,000\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>50-59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><aside class=\"widget solar-quiz-box\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Would you Like to Know how Many Solar Panels you Need?<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Find out exactly how many solar panels you need for your home and what the cost is!<\/p><p class=\"zip-code-entry-form\"><input value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter ZIP Code\" class=\"zip-code-input\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"get-free-quote-button\"><span class=\"button-text\">Get Started<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/business-directory\/assets\/search-banner-right-arrow.png\" class=\"arrow-icon\"><\/a><\/p><\/aside><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-use-a-Calculator-to-Calculate-how-Many-Solar-Panels-you-Need\"><\/span>How to use a Calculator to Calculate how Many Solar Panels you Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-calculators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our solar calculator<\/a> can estimate the number of panels needed for your home. The tool works by taking your average monthly energy usage in kilowatt hours (kWh).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calculators that use kilowatt hours are more accurate because they consider your exact energy needs<\/li>\n<li>Those that ask for home area must assume the electricity consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each electric company has a different power bill format, but they all display your electricity consumption for the billing period. The exact description will vary, but you should look for a term such as \u201ckWh used\u201d or \u201ckWh consumed\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Solar calculators also ask for your home location to determine how much sunshine is available. Based on those two values, they can estimate the system size in kilowatts. Some solar calculators assume a wattage for panels, while others ask you directly. Based on the total kilowatts and the rated watts per panel, the calculator can determine how many are needed.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/woman-calculating-how-much-she-saves-by-using-solar-panels-on-her-house-e1560861418365.webp 500w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/woman-calculating-how-much-she-saves-by-using-solar-panels-on-her-house-e1560861418365-300x245.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/woman-calculating-how-much-she-saves-by-using-solar-panels-on-her-house-e1560861418365.jpg\" height=\"408\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/woman-calculating-how-much-she-saves-by-using-solar-panels-on-her-house-e1560861418365.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/woman-calculating-how-much-she-saves-by-using-solar-panels-on-her-house-e1560861418365-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3489 aligncenter sp-no-webp\" alt=\"woman calculating how much she saves by using solar panels on her house\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>It is important to understand the difference between kWh savings and dollar savings. kWh savings refer to the amount of energy that your panels produce. On the other hand, dollar savings are obtained when the solar electricity production is multiplied by the kWh price.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-you-Need-for-1000-kWh-per-Month\"><\/span>How Many Solar Panels do you Need for 1000 kWh per Month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A family with several siblings can easily reach a monthly consumption of 1,000 kWh. In places with expensive electricity, this results in monthly electric bills of over $200. However, solar power is an effective solution to reduce energy expenses.<\/p>\n<p>As explained above, the number of panels needed to reach 1,000 kWh per month changes depending on local sunshine and panel wattage. To simplify calculations, solar radiation is specified in peak sun-hours per day. Weather scientists calculate this value by measuring the total sunshine in a location and converting it to equivalent hours of peak sunshine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peak sun hours should not be confused with daylight hours<\/li>\n<li>Since sunlight is moderate in the early morning and late afternoon, these hours do not count as complete peak sun hours<\/li>\n<li>You may find a site that gets 12 hours of average daylight, and 6 peak sun hours per day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many online databases that provide peak sun hours based on site coordinates, including the Atmospheric Science Data Center from NASA. Once you know the peak sun hours, estimating the number of solar panels needed for 1,000 kWh is simple.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first step is calculating the kilowatts needed. You must simply divide the average daily kWh by the peak sun hours<\/li>\n<li>Assuming a 30-day month, an electricity generation of 1,000 kWh is equivalent to 33.33 kWh per day<\/li>\n<li>If the site gets 6 peak sun hours per day, you need 5.56 kilowatts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since no energy conversion system is perfect, you cannot assume the solar array will deliver its theoretical production. To compensate for this, you can increase the calculated wattage by 20%. In the example above, adding 20% yields a capacity of 6.67 kW or 6670 watts. The final step is dividing the total wattage by the individual panel watts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you use 250W panels, you need 27 of them<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, if they are 330W panels, only 21 are needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Solar shingles are smaller than panels, and their wattage is lower as a result. However, you can use the same procedure to estimate how many are needed. For example, if the amount of power needed is 5,000 watts and each shingle is rated at 50W, you need 100.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-you-Need-for-a-2000-Sq-Ft-Home\"><\/span>How Many Solar Panels do you Need for a 2000 Sq. Ft. Home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Estimating the number of panels based on home area is an indirect approach, since you must assume the kWh consumption. Some homes have more efficient appliances, and habits also influence electricity usage. However, average values can be calculated from official data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The US Energy Information Administration estimated that the average home uses 867 kWh monthly<\/li>\n<li>The US Census Bureau determined that single-family homes have an average area of 2467 square feet<\/li>\n<li>When dividing these values, you obtain 0.35 kWh per square foot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Assuming 0.35 kWh for a 2,000 sq. ft. home, the estimated electricity consumption is 700 kWh. At this point, you can use the calculation procedure described in the previous section. Considering 6 peak sun hours per day and 300-watt panels, you need 16 to produce 700 kWh each month.<\/p>\n<p>If you have limited roof space, the best recommendation is <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/most-efficient-solar-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">installing the most efficient solar panels<\/a> available. This will maximize the watts installed per square foot, compensating the area limitation. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/understanding-solar-panel-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding out how efficient solar panels are<\/a> is simple: you must only divide their individual wattage and area. The panels with the most watts per square foot have the highest efficiency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Many-Solar-Panels-do-you-Need-for-Common-Household-Items\"><\/span>How Many Solar Panels do you Need for Common Household Items?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are considering solar energy for your home, you may also be asking how many panels are needed to power specific appliances. However, it is important to understand how solar generation works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solar systems deliver most of their energy production in the hours around noon<\/li>\n<li>During the early morning and late in the afternoon, solar generation is much lower. This is because there is less sunlight reaching the panels<\/li>\n<li>Households have the highest energy consumption in the evening and early morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since solar panels depend on sunlight, you cannot control their electricity production. Powering home appliances directly with panels is impractical and potentially dangerous, unless you use a solar battery to store energy. If you connect home appliances directly to the panels and inverter, a dark cloud passing over your home will shut off the power. At night, you would have to switch to the local power supply anyway.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/house-appliances-next-to-a-solar-panel-e1560862624334.webp 500w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/house-appliances-next-to-a-solar-panel-e1560862624334-300x202.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/house-appliances-next-to-a-solar-panel-e1560862624334.jpg\" height=\"337\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/house-appliances-next-to-a-solar-panel-e1560862624334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/house-appliances-next-to-a-solar-panel-e1560862624334-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3493 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"house appliances next to a solar panel\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>The most practical solution is synchronizing solar systems with the local power supply, which lets them operate as a single power source. When solar generation cannot power your home appliances by itself, the rest of the energy comes from the grid. If your panels have surplus production, you can send it to grid to get a credit on the next electricity bill.<\/p>\n<p>Sunlight is a variable input, and your electrical devices need 24\/7 availability. For this reason, you cannot compare the wattage of panels directly with that of home appliances. Instead, you must balance the kWh produced with the kWh consumed. The following table estimates the number of solar panels needed for common appliances, assuming 300-watt panels and 5 peak sunlight hours per day.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Appliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Monthly kWh<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Panels Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>20 LED bulbs<\/p>\n<p>10 watts each<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>6 hours per day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>36<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>12,000 BTU\/h<\/p>\n<p>Mini-split AC<\/p>\n<p>SEER 16 efficiency<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>8 hours per day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>180<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Refrigerator<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Always on<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>150<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Water Heater, 5 kW<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>2 hours per day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This table considers the most power-hungry appliances found in homes. Most small appliances and electronic devices have a very low consumption, which does not even match the production of one panel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Many-Hours-of-Daily-Sunlight-Does-Your-State-Receive\"><\/span>How Many Hours of Daily Sunlight Does Your State Receive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sunlight available to produce electricity varies greatly throughout the United States. Southwest states like California and Arizona get the most sunshine, while northeast states like New York and Massachusetts get the least.<\/p>\n<p>However, you should not discard solar power just because you live in a state that isn\u2019t sunny. For example, New York only gets moderate sunshine, but it has very high electricity prices. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/are-solar-panels-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solar panels are worth it<\/a> in this case, since they achieve high savings even with reduced production. Saving 750 kWh when you are charged 25 cents\/kWh is better than saving 1,000 kWh at 12 cents.<\/p>\n<p>After estimating how many panels are needed in your home, you can make better purchasing decisions. Keep in mind that you don\u2019t have to pay the full system cost upfront. Many banks finance for solar panels, and you can pay off the loan with the electricity savings achieved. Leasing solar panels is also a viable option, where you pay a monthly price instead of purchasing the system. 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