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US Solar Savings Calculator

Estimate U.S. home solar production, self-consumption, exports, savings, simple payback and 25-year value.

✓ No signup✓ Mobile friendly✓ Clear limitations✓ Browser-first where practical
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Scenario model for United States. Defaults are editable planning assumptions, not a tariff, subsidy or installer quote. Use values from your own bill and proposal.
11,200kWh/year solar
7,840kWh self-used
3,360kWh exported
65%Household use offset
$1,613Year-1 value
12.9Simple payback years
$37,99125-year gross value
$17,19125-year value less cost

Not included: financing cost, maintenance, inverter/battery replacement, tax treatment, tariff escalation, shading, curtailment or policy changes.

Why use this us solar savings calculator?

The U.S. solar calculator estimates annual production, bill offset, annual electricity value and simple payback using assumptions you can edit.

Example

Enter your monthly bill, electricity rate, proposed system size, local annual yield and installer quote to compare scenarios.

Important note

It is a planning model, not a financial proposal. Tax credits, export compensation, financing, battery behavior, degradation and utility-specific rules are intentionally excluded from the simple estimate.

How to use it

Start with the inputs shown above, review the assumptions or options, then generate the result. Where the tool creates a file, keep the original until you have opened and checked the downloaded output.

Sources and assumptions

U.S. Energy Information Administration electricity prices ↗

The electricity-rate field is editable because rates vary by state and utility.

EnergySage 2026 residential solar cost data ↗

The starting system-cost assumption is editable and is only a planning estimate.

Frequently asked questions

Is US Solar Savings Calculator free?

Yes. The core tool is free to use without creating an account.

Do I need an account to use US Solar Savings Calculator?

No. You can use the core Toolbox workflow without signing up.

Does US Solar Savings Calculator work on mobile?

Yes. Toolbox is designed for modern mobile and desktop browsers, although complex file workflows can be easier on a larger screen.