Solar Savings Calculator

▼ Introduction

Calculator Overview Click the video icon to watch an introduction to this calculator

Welcome

Welcome to the Mahalo Power Savings Calculator! This tool helps you understand the long-term financial benefits of switching to solar energy. By entering a few details about your current electricity costs and the solar system you're considering, you'll see a detailed year-by-year comparison showing exactly when your investment pays off and how much you'll save over time.

▶ Your Current Electricity Usage

▶ What Type of System?

Understanding Solar System Types Click the video icon to learn about the different types of solar systems and their costs

Select Your System Type: *

Off-Grid (Stand-Alone)
No grid connection. Complete energy independence with battery storage.

Grid-Tied
Connected to utility grid. Sends excess power back. Most cost-effective.

Hybrid with Battery Backup
Grid connection plus battery. Backup power during outages. Can export excess.

Hybrid Zero Export
Grid with battery. Does not send power back. For areas without net metering.

Required field - please select the type of system you are considering

▶ Solar System Details

▶ System Adders (Optional Equipment & Services)

Understanding System Adders Click the video icon to learn about optional equipment and services

Select any additional equipment or services to include in your system cost. You can adjust quantities and costs as needed.

Battery Storage

First Battery

Qty:

Cost:

Additional Batteries

Qty:

Cost each:

Equipment

Inverter

Qty:

Cost each:

HVAC Unit

Qty:

Cost each:

Critter Guard

Qty:

Cost:

Installation & Upgrades

Ground Mount

Qty:

Cost:

Structural Upgrades

Qty:

Cost:

Main Panel Upgrade

Qty:

Cost:

Trenching/Conduit

Qty:

Cost:

Tree Trimming/Removal

Qty:

Cost:

EV-Ready Wiring

Qty:

Cost:

Other Services

Extended Travel

Qty:

Cost:

Minimal System

Qty:

Cost:

D-Rate

Qty:

Cost:

Extended Warranty

Qty:

Cost:

▶ Financing

Understanding Financing Options Click the video icon to learn about cash, loan, and lease financing options

Select Financing Type: *

Cash
Pay the full system cost upfront

Loan
Finance the system with a solar loan

Lease/PPA
Lease the system with fixed monthly payments

Required field - please select how you plan to finance your solar system

▶ Advanced Options

Location (State) * Select your state to determine solar production potential

Average Daily Peak Sun Hours Automatically calculated based on your selected state

Production Factor (kWh/kW/year) Automatically calculated based on your selected state

Analysis Period (years) Standard warranty period is 25 years

Expected Grid Electricity Annual Rate Increase (%) Historical average is 3-5% per year

Panel Degradation Rate (% per year) Typical degradation is 0.5-0.7% annually

System Size Buffer (% additional size) System Size Buffer is to offset degradation, unexpected cloudy days, etc.

Grid Buy-Back Rate ($ per kWH) Dollars per kWH electric company pays you for your extra solar generated Electricity

See Your Solar Savings

▼ Introduction

Welcome

▶ Your Current Electricity Usage

▶ What Type of System?

▶ Solar System Details

▶ System Adders (Optional Equipment & Services)

Battery Storage

Equipment

Installation & Upgrades

Other Services

▶ Financing

▶ Advanced Options

Your Solar Savings Analysis

Year-by-Year Comparison

System Components & Materials

Get Your Detailed Report

Ready to Go Solar?