Solar Planning Toolkit
Professional-grade tools for sizing and optimizing Canadian off-grid solar systems.
Conversion Tools
Convert current between A and mA.
Calculate current draw over time.
Convert energy to charge using voltage.
Convert charge to energy using voltage.
Convert solar panel output or appliance wattage to kilowatt-hours.
System Sizing
Compare system types, costs, and energy independence.
Determine your daily energy usage.
Calculate panels needed based on sun.
Size your array by monthly kWh bill or appliance load.
Size storage for off-grid autonomy.
Select inverter for peak loads.
Size PWM & MPPT controllers.
Calculate gauge and voltage drop.
NASA data for Canadian sun hours.
Month-by-month output by province, with snow loss and winter shortfall.
Cost & Financials
Estimate savings and investment return.
Detailed break-even timeline.
CO₂ avoided by switching to solar.
Available solar rebates.
Find the exact year solar beats your generator costs.
LFP vs AGM vs Lead-Acid — true 25-year cost per kWh delivered.
Specialty Tools
Estimate device runtime on battery.
Solar needs for electric vehicles.
Backup power for winter months.
Verify panels, batteries, charge controller & inverter all work together before you buy.
Why Use These Tools?
🇨🇦 Optimized for Canada
Includes data for all 13 provinces, Canadian tax rebates, and local sun hour averages.
🛠️ Professional Formulas
Uses NEC and CEC standards for electrical safety and sizing accuracy.