Solar Calculator For Solar Power Savings


You'll Love Our Victoria Solar Calculator

Use this simple Victoria focused solar calculator to estimate your annual savings, simple payback, and long-term value for your home in Victoria BC. It’s tuned for local conditions such as our mild climate, coastal sun, and typical Vancouver Island electricity rates, so most homeowners only need to enter a monthly bill and a rough idea of roof exposure to see useful results.


Most important inputs: your average monthly electric bill, your roof orientation (south is best) and shading from neighbouring buildings, trees and so on. The calculator uses Victoria defaults for solar yield (~1150 kWh/kW/yr), electricity price (~$0.15/kWh), panel degradation (0.5%/yr), and utility price increases (2%/yr). Adjust them if you already know your site specifics or recent utility rates.

Your Home

Pre-tax if possible
Most homes aim for 80–100%

Roof & Site (simple)

Victoria Defaults (tweak if you want)

Typical blended value
Victoria ~1100–1200
Turn-key CAD
Estimates only; actual results vary.

Results

Estimated system size

— kW

— panels • — ft² roof

Upfront cost (est.)

—

Simple payback

—

Year-1 net: —

Annual Net Savings

Savings each year after basic maintenance; excludes upfront cost. Tip: hover bars to see dollar values.

Cumulative Savings vs Upfront

Includes upfront cost at Year 0, then adds yearly savings. Hover points to see totals by year.

Defaults reflect typical Victoria conditions (rate $0.15/kWh, yield ~1150 kWh/kW/yr, 2% escalation, 0.5% degradation, $3.00/W installed). Adjust the few inputs to match your home; the tool does the rest.

Small Print: This Solar Calculator Is For Entertainment Only

Disclaimer: This calculator is a simplified, educational tool for general interest only. It should not be relied upon for financial decisions, rebates, or system design. Actual savings depend on your roof, wiring, shading, equipment, installer pricing, incentives, and utility rules. We’re happy to suggest a few trusted Victoria solar installation companies who can assess your home and provide accurate quotes.

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