Solar System Sizing Tool — Long Beach, CA
Use our interactive tool to determine the right solar system size for your home in Long Beach. Adjust your monthly electricity bill and home size to see a personalized recommendation based on local solar conditions.
Size Your Solar System
$
Local rate: 30.5¢/kWh
ft
Peak sun hours: 5.5h/day
4.6
System Size (kW)
12
Panels Needed
216
Roof Space (sq ft)
$13,126
Est. Cost
9,246
Annual kWh
100%
Energy Offset
Energy Offset100% of your usage covered by solar
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How We Calculate Your System Size
Your recommended solar system size is based on several factors specific to Long Beach, CA:
- Electricity usage: Your monthly bill is converted to annual kWh consumption using the local rate of 30.5¢/kWh.
- Solar irradiance: Long Beach receives an average of 5.5 peak sun hours per day, which determines how much energy each panel produces.
- Panel specifications: We use 400W panels, each requiring approximately 18 sq ft of roof space, which is standard for modern residential installations.
- Roof space: The total roof area needed depends on the number of panels. The average home in Long Beach is 1,600 sq ft.
Solar at a Glance: Long Beach, CA
30.5¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5.5h
Peak Sun Hours / Day
4.6 kW
Avg Recommended Size
12
Avg Panels Needed
$13,126
Est. Cost (before incentives)
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Utility Provider
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