sun-chaser

Location

Panel specification

Area (m²) Typical single panel ≈ 1.7 m² Efficiency (%) Mid-range monocrystalline ≈ 18% Performance ratio Wiring, inverter, temperature losses

Azimuth (° from North) 180 = south-facing (N hemisphere) Tilt (° from horizontal) Optimal ≈ latitude angle

Economics

Electricity rate ($/kWh) Check your utility bill Monthly usage kWh/month — typical home ≈ 900 System cost ($) Total installed cost incl. inverter

Storage days desired Days of backup battery storage Battery cost ($/kWh capacity) Lithium ≈ $300–500/kWh installed