Solar Estimators | SolVerra Energy

SolVerra Energy Solar Estimators

Use the residential and commercial tools below to get ballpark system sizes, costs, and financials. Final pricing is always confirmed with a custom proposal.

Instant Solar Estimate • SolVerra Energy

Residential Solar Cost Estimator

Enter your average electric bill to see a ballpark system size and project cost. Final pricing is always confirmed with a custom SolVerra Energy proposal.

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Average Monthly Electric Bill (over the last 6–12 months)

Please enter a monthly bill between $40 and $1,000 for a typical home.

Roof Type Affects labor & mounting costs

Sun Exposure South-facing = better production

Battery Storage (optional) For backup power & extra resilience

Advanced options

Show cost assumptions

This tool provides a rough estimate only. Actual design, incentives, and pricing depend on a site visit, roof layout, equipment choices, and utility requirements.

Estimated Project Snapshot

Based on your inputs and typical residential solar assumptions.

✓ Non-binding estimate

Enter your bill to see an estimate

Commercial • SolVerra Energy

Commercial Solar Cost Estimator

Enter your site's annual electricity usage (kWh) and project factors to calculate costs, tax benefits (ITC & MACRS), and estimated payback.

Project Input & Assumptions

Annual Electricity Usage Total kWh from last 12 months

kWh

Please enter a realistic annual kWh usage (e.g., between 50,000 and 2,000,000 for typical commercial).

Average Commercial Electricity Rate Effective blended rate (e.g., 0.12 $/kWh)

$/kWh

Primary Mounting Type Affects structure and complexity costs

Add EV Charging Infrastructure?

Toggles cost for electrical panel upgrades and wiring.

Local/State Rebates Direct cash per watt (e.g., 0.50 $/W)

$/W

Cost & Financial Assumptions

Default: Solar Cost $1.85/W, Carport Structure Add $1.20/W, EV Charger Add $400/kW DC, ITC 30%, Corp Tax Rate 21%, Energy Escalation 2.5%/year.

This is a financial projection based on current market assumptions. Actual performance, tax liability, and financing will determine final cash flow and ROI. Consult with a CPA.

Estimated Financial Summary

Key metrics for commercial decision-making based on your inputs.

✓ Projected ROI

Enter usage to see financial results

Estimated System Size

Sized for a 95% offset of annual usage.

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Total Project Cost (Gross)

Includes all solar, mounting, and optional components.

$ —

Structure/Carport Cost

Cost of non-solar mounting structure.

$ —

EV Charging Infrastructure Cost

Cost for panel capacity upgrades.

$ —

State/Local Rebates

Direct cash incentive (reduces capital outlay immediately).

$ —

30% Federal Tax Credit (ITC)

Value claimed in Year 1 as a direct tax credit.

$ —

MACRS Depreciation Benefit

Tax savings from accelerated depreciation (Year 1–5).

$ —

Net Capital Outlay

Gross Cost minus all cash and tax benefits.

$ —

Estimated Payback Period

Time until cumulative savings equal Net Capital Outlay.

— Years

Estimated Financial Summary The estimated cost per watt for this system is $1.85/W installed (before structural additions).

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