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Free Solar Panel Calculators

Six free solar tools — size your system, calculate payback, estimate export earnings, model your battery ROI, and check your UK grant eligibility.

🇬🇧 UK Homeowner? Free solar may be available.

ECO4, Warm Homes Plan, and other schemes can fund solar panels at no cost. Use our grant eligibility checker or browse all UK solar grants.

About these estimates

Solar sizing depends heavily on your local peak sun hours, roof orientation, shading, and specific panel model. These calculators give you a ballpark figure to start a conversation with installers — not a substitute for a professional site assessment. Always get at least 2–3 quotes.

Average US system size
6–8 kW
~16–22 panels at 400W each
Average installed cost
$2.50–$3.50/W
Before federal tax credit (30%)
Typical payback period
6–12 years
Varies by state and net metering

Sources: NREL, SEIA, EnergySage marketplace data (2025–2026).