The solar panels for your home depend on your electricity usage and the location of your home. For an exact number, connect with a solar installation expert. Here, we will discuss the average data for a rough estimate. This information will help you identify the needs for residential solar in New York.
The average monthly electricity usage in New York is 595 kWh. This data is provided by US Energy Information Administration. As per this data, an average house in New York requires 21 solar panels with 60 cells and 275-285 watt capacity. Or, a house can use 17 solar panels with 72 cells and 350-watt capacity.
To calculate the electricity usage of your home:
- Collect the bills of the past year
- Add up the kWhs from each bill and divide the result by 12
- Then further divide the resultant number by 30 to get daily kWh usage
The type of PV system also decides the number of panels. You will need fewer monocrystalline panels than those used in a thin film system.
Connect with renowned solar installers in New York to get the exact number.
