@energysmartohio You don't need no stinkin' calculator! You're @energysmartohio! 😀
PV Watts was mentioned.
pvwatts.nrel.gov
If your location has shade issues and you don't already have a shade measurement, then you should get one. That'll tell you how to modify the PV Watts result.
PV Watts was mentioned.
pvwatts.nrel.gov
If your location has shade issues and you don't already have a shade measurement, then you should get one. That'll tell you how to modify the PV Watts result.
@energysmartohio Once you have the expected generation, then figure out the value of the power (depends on your area's net-metering policy). Then -> install cost / annual value of power = simple payback period. At $1.25-$1.50/watt, it'll be excellent.
@energysmartohio Example: My panels generate 3.16 kWh/day per kW of capacity (lots of shade/snow in winter).
I get full net metering credit, so my power is worth $0.12/kWh. Each kW of capacity produces $138/yr worth of power. For you, that kW costs $1,250 - $1,500. So the payback is 9-11 yrs.
I get full net metering credit, so my power is worth $0.12/kWh. Each kW of capacity produces $138/yr worth of power. For you, that kW costs $1,250 - $1,500. So the payback is 9-11 yrs.
