Solar Photovoltaic Planning Engine

Solar Capacity & Generation Sizing Estimator

Estimate indicative system kW capacity, roof area requirements, and estimated monthly kWh generation based on local Pakistani peak solar irradiation figures.

System Sizing Parameters

kWh

Check your electricity bill for average units consumed per month.

PKR
m²

1 square meter ≈ 10.76 square feet. Leave blank if roof area is unmeasured.

20% (Evening heavy)60% Daytime100% (Daylight plant)
Indicative Solar Output

Estimated System Capacity

22 kW
Est. Monthly Generation
2,504 kWh/mo

~30,048 kWh annually

Indicative Roof Footprint
150 m²

~1614 sq ft shadow-free

Consumption Offset
~100%

Based on 2500 kWh bill

Regional Peak Sun Hours
4.8 hrs/day

Benchmark for Lahore

Explicit Planning Assumptions Applied:
  • Benchmark daily irradiation: 4.8 Peak Sun Hours (Lahore)
  • System Performance Ratio: 78% (accounting for cabling, temperature coefficient, and inverter efficiency)
  • Mounting area factor: 6.8 m² per installed kW
  • Formula: System Capacity (kW) × Peak Sun Hours × 30.4 Days × 0.78 PR
Mandatory Disclaimer: These estimates are illustrative planning figures, not a technical site assessment or financial quotation. Actual system sizing and generation depend on location, roof conditions, shading, equipment, consumption patterns, and applicable regulations.