RV & Van Life Power Calculator

Add every device you run in the rig with its watts, quantity and hours/day, set how many days you'll be off-grid, and optionally enter a daily solar contribution. The calculator sums continuous and surge demand, nets out solar from the daily energy need, and shows which catalog products meet it — including a hard filter for a native TT-30 outlet if you need one.

RV owners and van-life travelers planning power for a rig running lights, a 12V fridge, water pump, electronics, and connectivity gear, with or without solar.

Load	Power (W)	Qty	Hrs/day	Surge (W)optional	Coincides?with others	Wh/day	Remove
						80
						600
						360

Uncheck “Coincides?” for a load you know never runs at the same time as the others (it still counts fully toward daily energy, just not toward the simultaneous continuous/surge power requirement).

Days without shore power / recharge1 dayDaily solar recharge (Wh, optional)Leave at 0 if you have no solar recharge. This is a planning estimate of your panel’s realistic daily output, not a guarantee of sun.

Calculation assumptions

Usable efficiency: 85%

Assumed usable share of nameplate capacity after inverter and conversion losses.

Reserve headroom: 20%

Extra capacity kept in reserve above the calculated requirement.

Hard requirements & preferences

I need an RV TT-30 outletI need to be able to add expansion batteries laterPrioritise low weight / portability

Recommended minimum capacity

1,468 Wh

= (1,040 Wh/day − 0 Wh/day solar × 1 day) ÷ 85% usable × (1 + 20% reserve)

Solar contributes an estimated 0 Wh/day, leaving a daily deficit of 1,040 Wh that the battery must supply. This is a planning estimate, not a guarantee of actual sun conditions.

Total daily energy: 1,040 Wh
Daily deficit after solar: 1,040 Wh
Required continuous output: 95 W
Required surge capability: 215 W

Why your real result may differ

These figures are planning estimates from the inputs and assumptions above — not a lab measurement. Your real result can vary with:

Temperature — cold reduces usable battery capacity; heat can trigger throttling
Battery age and condition — capacity fades gradually with cycles and time
Inverter efficiency — some energy is always lost converting DC to AC
Variable appliance draw — most appliances don't pull a constant wattage
Startup/surge power — a motor's brief startup spike can exceed its running watts
Appliance settings — e.g. humidifier, fan speed, or temperature setting
Conversion losses beyond the modeled efficiency assumption
Real solar conditions — actual panel output is usually well below its rated watts
The safety reserve is a margin for error, not a guarantee

How this is calculated

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Every product in the catalog is classified against your requirement using the same engine as the Power Calculator: first compatibility (does it meet every hard requirement), then how proportionate it is to your need. Units that fail a hard requirement are shown as Not Suitable with the reason, rather than hidden — and units far larger than you need are labeled Oversized rather than presented as a top pick.

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Anker SOLIX

S2000

2,010 Wh · 1,500 W rated · 35.7 lb (16.2 kg)

Good Fit

≈1.4× your recommended minimum capacity

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.6 days

Capacity 2,010 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 1,500 W handles your 95 W continuous load.

Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Oversized alternatives — larger than you need (17)

These fully meet your requirement but carry much more capacity or output than your calculation needs. They can still make sense for future growth, but they are not the proportionate pick.

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Jackery

Explorer 2000 V2

2,042 Wh · 2,200 W rated · 39.5 lb (17.9 kg)

Oversized

≈1.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.7 days

Capacity 2,042 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 2,200 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 4,400 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Anker SOLIX

C2000 Gen 2

2,048 Wh · 2,400 W rated · 41.7 lb (18.9 kg)

Oversized

≈1.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.7 days

Capacity 2,048 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 2,400 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 4,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Pecron

E2400LFP

2,048 Wh · 2,400 W rated · 45.2 lb (20.5 kg)

Oversized

≈1.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.7 days

Capacity 2,048 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 2,400 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 4,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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EcoFlow

DELTA 2 Max

2,048 Wh · 2,400 W rated · 50.7 lb (23 kg)

Oversized

≈1.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.7 days

Capacity 2,048 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 2,400 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 4,800 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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BLUETTI

AC200L

2,048 Wh · 2,400 W rated · 62.4 lb (28.3 kg)

Oversized

≈1.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Fair

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.7 days

Capacity 2,048 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 2,400 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 3,600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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BLUETTI

Elite 300

3,014.4 Wh · 2,400 W rated · 58 lb (26.3 kg)

Oversized

≈2.1× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Great

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 2.5 days

Capacity 3,014 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 2,400 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 4,800 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Goal Zero

Yeti 1500 (6th Gen)

1,505 Wh · 2,000 W rated

Oversized

≈1.0× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Not scored

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.2 days

Capacity 1,505 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 2,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 3,600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Jackery

Explorer 2000 Plus

2,042.8 Wh · 3,000 W rated · 61.5 lb (27.9 kg)

Oversized

≈1.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.7 days

Capacity 2,043 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 3,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 6,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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BLUETTI

Apex 300

2,764.8 Wh · 3,840 W rated

Oversized

≈1.9× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 2.3 days

Capacity 2,765 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 3,840 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 7,680 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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DJI

Power 2000

2,048 Wh · 3,000 W rated

Oversized

≈1.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Fair

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 1.7 days

Capacity 2,048 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 3,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.

Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Pecron

E3600LFP

3,072 Wh · 3,600 W rated · 79.4 lb (36 kg)

Oversized

≈2.1× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 2.5 days

Capacity 3,072 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 3,600 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 7,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Anker SOLIX

F3000

3,072 Wh · 3,600 W rated · 91.5 lb (41.5 kg)

Oversized

≈2.1× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 2.5 days

Capacity 3,072 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 3,600 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 7,200 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Anker SOLIX

F3800

3,840 Wh · 6,000 W rated · 132.3 lb (60 kg)

Oversized

≈2.6× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 3.1 days

Capacity 3,840 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 6,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 9,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Mango Power

E

3,500 Wh · 3,000 W rated · 100.1 lb (45.4 kg)

Oversized

≈2.4× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 2.9 days

Capacity 3,500 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 3,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.

Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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EcoFlow

DELTA Pro 3

4,096 Wh · 4,000 W rated

Oversized

≈2.8× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Great

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 3.3 days

Capacity 4,096 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 4,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 8,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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EcoFlow

DELTA Pro Ultra

6,144 Wh · 7,200 W rated

Oversized

≈4.2× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Excellent

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 5.0 days

Capacity 6,144 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 7,200 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 10,800 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Growatt

HELIOS 3600

3,686.4 Wh · 3,600 W rated

Oversized

≈2.5× your recommended minimum — much more than needed

Good

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 3.0 days

Capacity 3,686 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.
Rated output 3,600 W handles your 95 W continuous load.

Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Possible matches (2)

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Jackery

Explorer 5000 Plus

5,040 Wh · Not verified rated · 134 lb (60.8 kg)

Possible Match

Great

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 4.1 days

Capacity 5,040 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.

Rated continuous output is not verified for this unit.
Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Amazon option includes an Anderson extension cable

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Jackery

Explorer 3000 v2

3,072 Wh · Not verified rated · 59.5 lb (27 kg)

Possible Match

Not scored

Estimated days from this unit's own capacity: 2.5 days

Capacity 3,072 Wh covers your recommended minimum of 1,468 Wh.

Rated continuous output is not verified for this unit.
Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Not suitable for this requirement (19)

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EcoFlow

RIVER 2 Pro

768 Wh · 800 W rated · 18.2 lb (8.3 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 800 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 1,600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 768 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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EcoFlow

RIVER 3 Plus

286 Wh · 600 W rated · 10.4 lb (4.7 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 600 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 1,200 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 286 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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Jackery

Explorer 300 Plus

288 Wh · 300 W rated · 8.3 lb (3.8 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 300 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 288 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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VTOMAN

FlashSpeed 1000

828 Wh · 1,000 W rated · 37.4 lb (17 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 2,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 828 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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BLUETTI

AC70

768 Wh · 1,000 W rated · 22.5 lb (10.2 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 2,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 768 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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Jackery

Explorer 1000 V2

1,070 Wh · 1,500 W rated · 23.8 lb (10.8 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,500 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 3,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 1,070 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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Anker SOLIX

C300

288 Wh · 300 W rated

Not Suitable

Not scored

Rated output 300 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 288 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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Goal Zero

Yeti 700

677 Wh · 600 W rated

Not Suitable

Not scored

Rated output 600 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 1,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 677 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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BLUETTI

Elite 30 V2

288 Wh · 600 W rated · 9.5 lb (4.3 kg)

Not Suitable

Limited

Rated output 600 W handles your 95 W continuous load.

Capacity 288 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.
Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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BLUETTI

Elite 100 V2

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W rated · 25.4 lb (11.5 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,800 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 3,600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 1,024 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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EcoFlow

DELTA 3 Plus

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W rated

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,800 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 3,600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 1,024 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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EcoFlow

DELTA 3 Classic

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W rated · 26.7 lb (12.1 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,800 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 3,600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 1,024 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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DJI

Power 500

512 Wh · 1,000 W rated · 16.1 lb (7.3 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.

Capacity 512 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.
Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Anker SOLIX

C1000 Gen 2

1,024 Wh · 2,000 W rated

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 2,000 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 3,000 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 1,024 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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Anker SOLIX

C800X

768 Wh · 1,200 W rated

Not Suitable

Not scored

Rated output 1,200 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 1,600 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 768 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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Amazon bundle includes a 100W solar panel.

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Segway

Cube 1000

1,024 Wh · 2,200 W rated · 35.7 lb (16.2 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 2,200 W handles your 95 W continuous load.
Surge rating 4,400 W covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

Capacity 1,024 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.

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BLUETTI

AC180

1,152 Wh · 1,800 W rated · 35.3 lb (16 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Rated output 1,800 W handles your 95 W continuous load.

Capacity 1,152 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.
Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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DJI

Power 1000 V2

1,024 Wh · Not verified rated · 31.3 lb (14.2 kg)

Not Suitable

Fair

Capacity 1,024 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.
Rated continuous output is not verified for this unit.
Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Jackery

Explorer 500 v2

512 Wh · Not verified rated · 12.6 lb (5.7 kg)

Not Suitable

Not scored

Capacity 512 Wh is below the 1,224 Wh of usable energy your devices need.
Rated continuous output is not verified for this unit.
Surge rating is not verified, so we cannot confirm it covers the estimated 215 W startup spike.

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Why these results?

Recommendations are deterministic: your required continuous output, capacity (with reserve) and estimated surge are compared against each unit’s manufacturer-published specs, then your stated hard requirements are applied. Nothing here is sponsored, and no score is invented to rank a product.

Formula

Daily energy (Wh) = Σ (device watts × quantity × hours/day) for every device. Daily deficit after solar = max(0, daily energy − daily solar Wh). Recommended minimum capacity (Wh) = (daily deficit × days) ÷ usable efficiency × (1 + reserve fraction). Required continuous output = sum of devices marked as running simultaneously; required surge = that sum plus the largest single startup spike.

Which loads actually run at the same time

Not every device in an RV runs simultaneously — a microwave and a coffee maker rarely run together with everything else. Uncheck "Coincides?" for a load you know is never running at the same time as the rest; it still counts fully toward total daily energy, just not toward the instantaneous continuous/surge power requirement.

TT-30 and why it's a hard requirement, not a preference

A native TT-30 (30A, 120V) outlet lets a power station plug directly into an RV's shore-power inlet without an adapter. If your setup depends on that outlet, check "I need an RV TT-30 outlet" — the calculator then marks any product without a verified TT-30 outlet as Not Suitable, rather than just deprioritizing it, since an adapter workaround isn't always safe or available.

Solar input while driving vs. parked

Roof-mounted solar typically produces less while the vehicle is moving (shading, angle, partial obstruction) than when parked and oriented toward the sun. If your trip mixes driving days and stationary days, consider running the calculator once for each scenario with a different daily solar figure rather than a single blended average.

Common mistakes

Assuming every device runs 24/7 instead of entering realistic hours/day for each.
Leaving "Coincides?" checked for a microwave or coffee maker that never actually overlaps with the rest of the load, which overstates the continuous/surge requirement.
Requiring TT-30 as a preference instead of a hard requirement, missing that a product without it may not be usable for shore-power charging at all.
Treating a single "good weather" solar estimate as guaranteed across a whole multi-day trip.

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FAQ

Do I need TT-30 if I only charge from a wall outlet at home?

No — TT-30 specifically refers to an RV shore-power style connector. If you only ever charge via a standard AC wall outlet, leave that requirement unchecked; it only matters if your rig's own shore-power inlet expects that connector.

Why does my required output look higher than just adding up my devices?

The continuous requirement sums every device marked as running simultaneously, and the surge requirement adds the single largest startup spike on top of that. If a device never overlaps with the rest, mark it as not coinciding so it only counts toward daily energy, not the instantaneous requirement.

How accurate is the solar contribution I enter?

It's only as accurate as the number you provide — see the solar charging guide linked below for how to estimate realistic panel output. Treat any solar figure as a planning estimate that can vary significantly with weather, shading and panel angle.

Sources

PowerMatchLab's own Power Calculator methodology (same formulas, see About & Methodology)

Last updated September 11, 2026. This tool performs calculations from the numbers you enter — it does not measure, test or guarantee real-world performance. See About & Methodology.