SolarWise - Solar Calculator
Solar Panel Savings Planner
About
This app helps homeowners plan solar panel installations by providing personalized system recommendations and financial projections. It uses satellite data for accurate energy generation estimates and offers multiple configuration options. Users can track savings, CO₂ offsets, and export professional reports.
What's New in SolarWise
1.3.0
October 11, 2026
Smarter setup, clearer answers. • Find your home by town or city name. NASA sunshine data loads automatically. • Your inputs are remembered between sessions. • Budget is now respected when sizing systems, and over-budget setups are flagged. • See your projected monthly bill after solar, plus CO₂ equivalents (trees, km not driven). • New Settings screen: light/dark theme, restore purchase, reset data. • Saved configurations keep their inputs and can be re-run. • Comparison highlights the best value per metric. PDF reports now list every assumption. • Fixes: chart currency outside the US, southern-hemisphere seasons, a crash on very small roofs, and dark-mode readability.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$9.99
SolarWise Pro
Custom configuration builder, EV analysis, ad-free
Developer apps
FAQ
What is SolarWise?
SolarWise is a smart solar calculator designed to help homeowners make informed decisions about solar panels and battery storage. It provides personalized system recommendations and realistic financial projections based on your location and energy usage.
How does SolarWise estimate energy generation?
SolarWise utilizes NASA POWER satellite irradiance data to accurately estimate potential solar energy generation based on your specific location. This ensures realistic, data-driven projections without guesswork.
What are the free features of SolarWise?
The free version of SolarWise offers 5 auto-generated system configurations, access to NASA sunshine data, a basic break-even chart, and a monthly generation overview. These features provide a good starting point for understanding solar potential.
What does SolarWise Pro offer?
SolarWise Pro, available for a $9.99 one-time purchase, unlocks advanced tools including a custom configuration builder, detailed scenario analysis, EV charging integration, grid export and feed-in tariff analysis, saving configurations, and PDF report sharing. It also provides an ad-free experience.
Does SolarWise have ads?
The free version of SolarWise does not contain advertisements. The 'SolarWise Pro' upgrade offers an ad-free experience, which is part of the one-time purchase.
What countries does SolarWise support?
SolarWise supports users in over 12 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, Canada, Netherlands, and Brazil. It offers localized currency, units, electricity rates, and tax incentives.
Is SolarWise available on all devices?
SolarWise is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed to run on Apple's iOS operating system.
How often is SolarWise updated?
The latest version of SolarWise is 1.3.0, which was last updated on October 11, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.
