Answer 6 simple questions, and we’ll build you a personalized solar blueprint in under 60 seconds. Start by choosing your primary motivation below.
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Save Money
Get the best return on investment and lower my electric bill.
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Backup Power
Keep essentials running during a power outage.
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Go Green
Maximize self-sufficiency and run on clean energy.
Step 2: How Big is Your Home?
This helps us estimate your total energy needs.
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Small Home
Under 1,500 sq ft
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Medium Family Home
1,500 – 3,000 sq ft
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Large Home
Over 3,000 sq ft
Step 3: How’s Your Sunshine?
Be honest! This is crucial for calculating your system’s real-world production.
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Full Sun
My roof gets direct sun all day long.
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Mixed Sun & Shade
It gets decent sun for part of the day.
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Mostly Shady
My roof is mostly covered by trees.
Step 4: What is Your Roof Made Of?
This helps us understand the installation requirements for your system.
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Asphalt Shingles
The most common type of roof.
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Tile or Slate
Requires special mounting hardware.
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Metal Roof
Good for solar, but needs specific clamps.
Step 5: Do You Have an Electric Vehicle?
This is a major factor in your energy needs and potential savings.
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Yes, I do
I want to power my car with the sun.
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Not yet, but soon!
I want my system to be ready for an EV.
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No, and no plans
This is just for my home’s power.
Step 6: What’s Your Approach to Budget?
This helps us recommend the right type of equipment for your financial goals.
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Best Value
I want the fastest possible payback period.
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Balanced
A smart mix of performance and cost.
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Premium Tech
I want the best, most efficient technology available.
Your Personalized Solar Blueprint:
Based on your unique situation, we’ve designed a system to match. Here’s your high-level overview:
The Engine: System Size & Panels
The Fuel Tank: Home Battery
The Foundation: Roof & Installation
The Payoff: Your Bottom Line
Remember, the 30% Federal Tax Credit and any state incentives can significantly shorten this timeframe!
Thinking about going solar? It’s an exciting idea—clean energy, lower bills, and freedom from the grid. But the moment you start researching, your excitement can turn into pure confusion. You’re flooded with aggressive sales pitches, confusing quotes, and a dozen different brands all claiming to be the “best.”
The truth is, many solar companies sell pre-packaged “bundles” that might not be right for your home. A pushy salesperson might try to sell you a system that’s too big, or a battery you don’t actually need, just to inflate their commission. They count on you being too overwhelmed to question the details.
This tool is designed to change that.
We built this simple “Solar Matchmaker” to cut through the noise and the sales tactics. By answering these simple questions about your life—not about technical jargon—you’ll get a clear, unbiased blueprint of what your home actually needs. This is your personal cheat sheet. Use it to understand the basics before you even talk to a salesperson, so you can walk into that conversation with confidence.
Let’s build your perfect solar system in the next two minutes.
How to Use Your Solar Blueprint
Your personalized blueprint above is the most powerful tool you have. It’s your starting point, giving you a clear, unbiased estimate of the system size, panel count, and battery needs that are right for you.
Now what?
Your next step is to take this blueprint and use it as a benchmark when you talk to installers. The #1 rule of going solar is get multiple quotes. Never go with the first company you talk to. We recommend getting at least three free quotes from certified, local installers.
When an installer gives you a proposal, compare it to your blueprint.
Is their recommended system size similar to yours? If it’s much bigger, ask them to justify exactly why.
Are they pushing a massive battery when your main goal was just saving money? Now you know to question it.
Does their quote include the key components like a quality inverter and all necessary permits?
This blueprint is your defense against being oversold and your guide to making a smart, confident investment. You’re not just buying solar panels; you’re buying two decades of energy freedom. Now you have the knowledge to do it right.
Suhas Shrikant is the founder of Vecharged and an engineering enthusiast specializing in high-power off-grid solar systems. He has designed and built over a dozen custom systems and uses his hands-on, field-tested experience to create Vecharged’s expert guides and reviews.
Vecharged is the consumer protection and education initiative of Cleanpower.eco, an organization dedicated to providing a clear, unbiased, and authoritative voice in the clean energy transition. The experts at Cleanpower.eco recognized a critical crisis of trust: the shift to electric vehicles and solar power is one of the most important and expensive decisions a family will make. Yet, the landscape is flooded with biased reviews, confusing marketing, and paid-for endorsements. Vecharged was created to be the shield against that confusion. We were founded on a simple, non-negotiable constitution: We are radically independent. We accept no advertising, sponsorships, or paid placements from any product manufacturer. We have no commercial interest in the products we review. Our only metric for success is your empowerment. Our loyalty is to you, the consumer. Full stop. We ground our brutally honest, hands-on analysis in a deep, foundational understanding of the engineering. We are not just reviewers; we are your advocates.
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