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Planning to install solar panels but not sure how large a system is required? Our Solar Calculator Pakistan helps estimate the solar system capacity based on electricity consumption, monthly units, panel wattage, and system type.

Enter your electricity usage and select your preferred solar panel options to get an estimated solar system size, number of panels, daily generation, monthly generation, inverter capacity, and approximate system cost. The calculate is designed to give Pakistani homeowners and businesses a quick starting point before requesting a detailed quotation from a solar installer.

Solar system size & cost calculator

Enter your monthly electricity bill or units, and this calculator will show your recommended solar system size, inverter, panels, cost, battery backup, financing, and roof space requirement based on average sunlight and current market rates in Pakistan.

1. Your electricity usage

Use whichever you know your bill amount or your units consumed.

Your average slab rate — typically Rs 40–55 per unit.
Peak sun hours are set automatically for your city.
Affects whether net metering and battery apply.
Turnkey price — panels, inverter, and installation included.
3.2 kW
Recommended system
5 kW
Recommended inverter
6
Panels needed
Rs 0
Estimated system cost

2. Net metering (optional)

If you export extra units to the grid, NEPRA’s net metering credits them at a buyback rate. Applies to on-grid and hybrid systems.

Check your DISCO’s current NEPRA buyback rate.
Rs 0
Monthly export credit
Rs 0
Total monthly savings
0 yrs
Payback period

3. Battery backup

Size a lithium battery for essential loads during a power outage.

Fans, lights, router, fridge — whatever must stay on.
Approx lithium (LiFePO4) rate — varies by brand.
0 kWh
Battery capacity needed
Rs 0
Approx battery cost

4. Financing / installment estimate

A rough EMI estimate if you plan to finance instead of paying cash.

Check with your bank or leasing partner for the actual rate.
Rs 0
Down payment
Rs 0
Loan amount
Rs 0
Estimated monthly installment

5. Roof space check

Confirm your roof can fit the recommended system. Each panel needs roughly 27 sq ft including mounting spacing.

Rough usable, unshaded roof space.
0 sq ft
Space required
Fit check

6. Save this estimate or request a quote

Send your details and our team will reach out to arrange a free site survey.

This is a rough estimate for guidance only. Roof orientation, shading, actual DISCO buyback rates, and a site survey by a local installer may change the final numbers — contact our team for a final quotation.

How Does the Solar Calculator Work?

Our Solar Calculator Pakistan uses your electricity consumption to provide an initial estimate of the solar system you may need. You can enter your monthly electricity units, select your location, choose a panel wattage, and select the type of solar system you are interested in.

The calculator then estimates the required system capacity, number of solar panels, expected electricity generation, inverter size, and approximate system cost.

For example, if a household uses around 600 units per month, its average daily consumption would be approximately:

600 ÷ 30 = 20 units per day

How Many Solar Panels Will You Need?

Once the required system size is estimated, the number of panels depends mainly on the wattage of the selected solar panel.

For example, a 5kW solar system with 600W panels would require approximately:

5,000W ÷ 600W = 8.33 panels

Solar Panel Calculation Table

Solar System550W Panels580W Panels600W Panels650W Panels
3kW6655
5kW10998
6kW11111010
8kW15141413
10kW19181716
15kW28262524
20kW37353431

Why Use Our Solar Calculator?

The Paksolarpanelprices.com Solar Calculator is designed to make the initial solar planning process easier. It helps users:

  • Estimate the required solar system size
  • Understand approximate panel requirements
  • Compare different panel wattages
  • Estimate potential electricity generation
  • Understand inverter requirements
  • Compare on-grid, hybrid, and off-grid systems
  • Get an initial idea of system cost
  • Learn what factors affect solar system performance

Frequently Asked Questions

Solar system size can be estimated from daily electricity consumption and expected solar production. Divide daily energy consumption by the expected daily generation per kW of installed solar capacity.

It varies depending on panel wattage. Depending on the configuration of the actual system, a 5kW system may need about 9 panels if utilizing 600W panels.

For example, a 10kW system can use around 17 panels from 600W modules. The precise number will depend on the panel wattage you select and your arrangement.

Yes. An electricity bill is a good place to start, particularly because the monthly units used is available. It is recommended to check several months of electricity usage for more precise estimates.

Only an on-grid system is helpful in reducing the electricity bill, but a hybrid system is more apt for users who also want battery backup. Which is the best solution for you will depend on how much electricity you use, how often your power goes out, your budget and whether or not backup solutions are required.

The calculator can provide an initial battery recommendation for hybrid or off-grid systems. Final battery capacity should be determined according to the appliances that need backup and the required backup duration.