What Size Solar System Do I Need?

It depends on how much electricity you use. Two homes the exact same size will use different amounts of electricity and therefore require different size systems. Major electrical loads within a home are air conditioners, electric heaters, pools, and other heating elements or motors.

That being said, an average 2,500 sq. ft. single-family home uses about 5,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. A 3 kilowatt (AC) system will generate nearly all the electricity required for such a home on an annual basis.

The Solar Company's solar electric systems require approximately 65 sq. ft. of panel area to generate 1 kilowatt of electricity. The SunPower solar panels used in our power systems have a 40-year design life and come with a 25-year warranty.

The actual amount of electricity produced is dependent on how much solar energy reaches your site. An optimally located array would face south and have nothing obstructing the sun's rays from reaching the solar panels. Actual system production can easily be calculated with a site analysis. Contact us for a free solar analysis.