Wind-Solar Hybrid Calculator
Size a complementary wind and solar system for reliable power.
Inputs
kW
kW
%
%
kWh
$/kW
$/kW
Results
Total Annual Production
28,908 kWh
≈ 3 homes' yearly electricity
Self-Sufficiency
100%
Solar Share55%
Wind Share45%
Total System Cost$40,000.00
Blended LCOE$0.07/kWh
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the solar array capacity in kW and expected annual output in kWh.
- Input the wind turbine capacity in kW and expected annual output in kWh.
- Set the battery storage capacity in kWh.
- Review the combined annual generation, self-sufficiency rate, and estimated system cost.
- Hybrid systems reduce storage requirements by leveraging complementary generation profiles.
How the result changes with Solar Capacity
| Solar Capacity | Total Annual Production | Self-Sufficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 91,980 kWh | 100% |
| 175 | 289,080 kWh | 100% |
| 325 | 525,600 kWh | 100% |
| 450 | 722,700 kWh | 100% |
What each input means
- Solar Capacity
- Solar array size in kilowatts.
- Wind Capacity
- Wind turbine rated capacity in kilowatts.
- Solar Capacity Factor
- Average solar capacity factor for your location.
- Wind Capacity Factor
- Average wind capacity factor for your location.
- Daily Load
- Average daily electricity consumption.
- Solar Cost
- Installed cost per kW of solar.
- Wind Cost
- Installed cost per kW of wind.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersSolar Capacity = 10, Wind Capacity = 5, Solar Capacity Factor = 18, Wind Capacity Factor = 30 = 7 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total Annual ProductionTotal Annual Production28908 = 28908
- Calculate Self-SufficiencySelf-Sufficiency100 = 100
- Calculate Solar ShareSolar Share55 = 55
- Calculate Wind ShareWind Share45 = 45
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