Solar Design Calculator
Professional engineering tools for solar PV system design. NEC-compliant calculations for wire sizing, string configuration, voltage drop analysis, and energy production estimates.
Design Tools
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Modules in Area
Array LayoutCalculate maximum panel capacity for defined areas. Determine system size in kW based on available acreage or square footage with spacing requirements.
Open CalculatorString Sizing
ConfigurationDetermine optimal string length based on inverter MPPT voltage windows. Calculate temperature-corrected voltage limits for NEC compliance.
Open CalculatorWire Sizing
NEC ComplianceCalculate appropriate conductor sizes with ampacity derating, OCPD sizing, temperature correction factors, and conduit fill requirements.
Open CalculatorVoltage Drop
AnalysisAnalyze DC and AC circuit voltage drop. Calculate losses for single-phase and three-phase systems over distance with conductor resistance.
Open CalculatorProduction Estimates
NREL PVWattsCalculate annual energy production using NREL solar resource data. Factor in system losses, tilt, azimuth, and geographic location.
Open CalculatorShading & Spacing
Solar AccessCalculate optimal row spacing to minimize inter-row shading. Determine setback distances based on solar access angles and site latitude.
Open CalculatorBattery Sizing
Energy StorageSize battery banks for off-grid and backup systems. Calculate amp-hours needed based on daily load, autonomy days, and depth of discharge.
Open CalculatorConduit Size
NEC Chapter 9Determine minimum conduit size based on conductor fill percentage. Calculate conduit requirements per NEC Chapter 9 Table 4 and Table 5.
Open CalculatorGrounding Conductor
SafetyCalculate equipment grounding conductor sizes. Ensure proper grounding for overcurrent protection device ratings.
Open CalculatorExpansion Fittings
ThermalDetermine expansion fitting spacing for rooftop conduit runs. Account for thermal expansion coefficients and temperature extremes.
Open CalculatorFinancial ROI
EconomicsCalculate payback period, NPV, and IRR for solar investments. Factor in incentives, utility rates, degradation, and financing costs.
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