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Solar Generation Estimator

Estimate AC energy after separate DC losses and inverter efficiency.

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Solar nameplate capacity becomes usable AC energy only after the entered production and loss assumptions are applied.

Set sun hours, DC losses and inverter efficiency separately. Check whether an existing yield factor already includes one of those losses.

Inputs and controls

DC array capacity

Array and resource · kW

Allowed range: 0.001 to 1000000

Peak sun hours

Array and resource · hours/day

Allowed range: 0.01 to 24

Period length

Array and resource · days

Allowed range: 1 to 366

DC side loss allowance

Loss model · %

Allowed range: 0 to 99.9

Inverter conversion efficiency

Loss model · %

Allowed range: 0.01 to 100

How to use

Why use this tool

Separate stages make the estimated output easier to trace and reduce accidental double deductions.

Before relying on the result

DC losses and inverter efficiency are multiplied separately. Do not enter a combined AC loss here and deduct inverter losses twice. No weather or city data is fetched.

Tool limitations

DC losses and inverter efficiency are multiplied separately. Do not enter a combined AC loss here and deduct inverter losses twice. No weather or city data is fetched.

Questions

Does the tool fetch city weather?

No. Sun hours are entered by you. Use a suitable source or measured record for the planning location and period.

What should I check before using Solar Generation Estimator?

Check DC array capacity, Peak sun hours, Period length and DC side loss allowance. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

Source page last modified: 2026-10-01T18:56:35+00:00. This profile describes the tool; use its page to run it.

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