State
How much solar do I need in Colorado?
Colorado averages 5.66 peak sun hours a day, so 1 kW of panels makes about 1,595 kWh a year. A home using 10 kWh a day needs about 2,356 W of panels.
| Daily use | Panel watts | 400 W panels | Battery for 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kWh/day | 1,178 W | 3 | 6.17 kWh |
| 10 kWh/day | 2,356 W | 6 | 12.35 kWh |
| 20 kWh/day | 4,711 W | 12 | 24.69 kWh |
| 30 kWh/day | 7,067 W | 18 | 37.04 kWh |
Peak sun hours: 5.66; annual output 1,595 kWh per kW. Source: state table derived from NREL PVWatts v8; check your exact address in NREL PVWatts.
Questions
How many peak sun hours does Colorado get?
5.66 kWh/m²/day on average, from NREL PVWatts v8 data.
How many solar panels for a house in Colorado?
Colorado averages 5.66 peak sun hours a day, so 1 kW of panels makes about 1,595 kWh a year. A home using 10 kWh a day needs about 2,356 W of panels.