How do I simulate a rooftop solar array?

Open this page and use the live Battery Storage tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a rooftop solar array from your own measurements.

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Battery Storage for a rooftop solar array

Simulate a rooftop solar array live in your browser. This runs the real Battery Storage solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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capacity, efficiency & backup

Controls

Presets

Capacity (kWh)

Round-trip efficiency (%)

Depth of discharge (%)

Daily load from battery (kWh)

A battery's rated capacity is not all usable: depth-of-discharge limits protect its life, and round-trip efficiency means some energy is lost charging and discharging. What actually reaches your home is capacity × depth-of-discharge × round-trip efficiency. Together with cycle life, these set backup duration and the cost per stored kilowatt-hour.

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Data Inspector

Usable capacity12.2 kWh

Delivered / cycle10.9 kWh

Backup time26.2 hr

Lifetime throughput66 MWh

Governing equation

E_{del} = C \cdot DoD \cdot η_{r t} = 13.5 \times 0.90 \times 0.90 = 10.9 kWh

Reading this result: Usable energy is capacity × depth-of-discharge × round-trip efficiency, so only 10.9 of 13.5 kWh (81%) reaches your home each cycle — the discharge limit removes more here than efficiency does.

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About this simulation

The full Battery Storage tool models a rooftop solar array with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a rooftop solar array?: Open this page and use the live Battery Storage tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a rooftop solar array from your own measurements.