How much does solar really cost?
Turn your electricity bill into a practical starting point: system size, panel count and an indicative installed-cost range for your country.
- No quote form
- Country-aware estimates
- 2026 cost assumptions
costed side by side
across one suite
date-stamped
in the methodology
Solar cost by country
Installed prices differ because labour, equipment, sunlight, taxes and grid rules differ. Start with the market you live in.
United Kingdom
Pakistan
Australia
Canada
Germany
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Six calculators. One decision.
Move from βcould solar work?β to a system you can discuss confidently with an installer.
System Size Calculator
Convert a bill or energy use into an estimated solar array size.
Try quick estimate βCost Estimator
Adjust country, system size and roof type for a clearer installed range.
Open live estimator βROI & Payback
See how bill savings, export rates and incentives change the payback period.
Explore the suite βBattery Sizing
Match evening loads and backup goals to usable battery capacity.
Explore the suite βPanel Count
Estimate panels from annual consumption, roof space and panel wattage.
Explore the suite βOff-Grid Sizing
Balance daily loads, autonomy days, batteries and array size.
Explore the suite βSolar for every need
Home
Bill reduction, batteries and family backup.
Office & commercial
Daytime demand, demand charges and ROI.
Portable & off-grid
Cabins, camping, RVs and emergency power.
Agriculture
Pumps, irrigation, cold storage and farms.
A solar proposal should answer to your math.
Build a baseline estimate, then compare installer assumptions on panel count, generation, equipment, incentives and financing.
Build your estimate βLatest cost guides
Country pages separate equipment, installation, incentives and grid rules so the headline number stays honest.
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Solar Panel Cost in the UK (2026)
System sizes, 0% VAT, batteries and realistic payback inputs.
5 kW Solar System Price in Pakistan
Turnkey ranges, equipment quality, buyback rates and cash-flow risk.
Tesla Powerwall vs Enphase IQ Battery
Compare usable capacity, output, warranty, backup behaviour, ecosystem lock-in and installed cost-not just the sticker price.
Solar cost questions
How accurate is an online solar cost estimate?
It is a planning range, not a quote. Accuracy improves when the calculator uses your country, system size, electricity rate, roof type and local sunlight. A site visit still needs to confirm shade, roof condition, electrical work and grid-connection costs.
Should I size solar from my bill or my electricity use?
Electricity use in kWh is better because tariffs can change. When only a bill is available, divide it by the local electricity rate to estimate monthly consumption, then adjust for sunlight and system losses.
Does the cost include a battery?
No. The headline country ranges on this design are for solar-only installations unless stated otherwise. Battery capacity, power rating and backup hardware should be estimated separately.
Why do prices vary so much within one country?
Equipment tier, roof complexity, installer overhead, labour market, permit rules, distance, finance fees and incentives can all move the final figure. Compare scope and annual-generation assumptions, not only total price.
How long does solar take to pay back?
Payback equals net upfront cost divided by annual savings, but export rates, self-consumption, degradation and tariff changes matter. Treat a single payback number as a scenario, not a guarantee.