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A catalog of trade calculators for field checks, shop math, and planning estimates. Search by work, material, standard, or category.

Solar & Renewables

6 live tools

Off-grid and PV sizing: arrays, battery banks, charge controllers, inverters, DC wire runs.

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Solar & Renewables

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Battery Bank Sizing Calculator

Size lead-acid or LiFePO4 battery banks for off-grid and backup solar systems. Accounts for depth of discharge, days of autonomy, temperature derating, and battery configuration.

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Charge Controller Sizing Calculator

Size MPPT and PWM solar charge controllers per NEC 690.7. Cold-weather Voc correction, string configuration, and common controller size recommendations.

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DC Wire Sizing Calculator

Calculate wire gauge and voltage drop for 12V, 24V, and 48V DC circuits. Solar PV, RV, marine, and automotive applications with NEC ampacity verification and cost estimates.

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Inverter Sizing Calculator

Match inverter capacity to your load and battery system. Appliance load builder with surge ratings, DC current draw, efficiency curves, and battery drain estimation.

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Solar Array Sizing Calculator

Size your solar panel array from daily kWh load, peak sun hours by region, system losses, and tilt derating. Grid-tied and off-grid modes with monthly production estimates.

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Solar ROI & Payback Calculator

Calculate solar payback period, NPV, IRR, and lifetime savings. Includes federal ITC, rate escalation, panel degradation, financing options, and 25-year cash flow analysis.

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