Solar Panel + Battery Storage System SimulatorNew
Design your complete solar energy system with location-based optimization, battery sizing, and economic analysis.
Follow the steps from left to right. Equipment is your final step to purchase components for your system.
Interactive Solar Map
Click anywhere on the map to set your location, or search by address. Peak sun hours are calculated automatically based on latitude.
Load Interactive 3D Map
Click to load the 3D globe. You can also just use the address search or sliders below without the map.
Latitude
0.0000°
Longitude
-74.0060°
Peak Sun Hours
5.5 h/day
Region
Tropical
South-facing (180°) is optimal for Northern Hemisphere.
Elevation
0.0°
Azimuth
94.2°
Manual Location & Environment
Prefer not to use the map? Set location manually here, or fine-tune the values the map produced.
Equator: 0° | Tropics: ±23.5° | Arctic Circle: ±66.5°
Auto-calculated from latitude/region
Wiring, temperature, soiling
Typical: 85-95%
Panel Configuration
Configure your solar panel array specifications
Inverter Selection & Site Conditions
Choose the right inverter based on your site characteristics
✓ Good Choice
- • All-In-One (AIO) inverter recommended for battery systems
- • Built-in MPPT avoids double inverters (panels + battery)
- • No shading issues detected
When to use each type:
AIO Inverter (Battery Systems): All-In-One inverters include built-in MPPT charge controllers. Avoids double inversion for maximum efficiency.
String Inverter (No Battery): Requires separate charge controller. Cost-effective for grid-tie without storage.
Microinverters: Best for shading with NEM, mixed orientations, or expanding maxed-out string inverter via gen port.
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