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Plan RV solar, home ROI, and installer proposals from one solar toolkit

Start with free RV solar sizing, then model home solar payback, check current incentives, or create branded proposal numbers for customers.

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RV Solar

Size panels and batteries

For vans, campers, and boondocking.

ROI Dashboard

Payback in minutes

Residential and commercial scenarios.

Incentives

Check eligibility

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RV Guides

Boondocking setup math

Appliance loads and battery sizing.

RV Solar

Size an off-grid setup

Estimate RV panel watts, battery capacity, and controller sizing from daily appliance use.

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ROI Dashboard

See payback in minutes

Residential and commercial modes. Model local rates, incentives, and export branded PDFs.

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Installer Tools

Turn numbers into proposals

Create customer-ready savings summaries and white-label proposal PDFs for solar sales conversations.

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Use the RV calculator to size your setup today. Shop.Solar is collecting interest for future starter parts lists and buyer guides; no products are represented as Shop.Solar-vetted yet.

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Start with RV sizing, ROI, or installer proposal tools.

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Compare options before buying equipment or pitching a customer.

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Save the result, monitor performance, and refine the plan over time.

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Membership includes RV solar planning, ROI Dashboard, API Dashboard, Incentives Finder, and members‑only guides.

  • Size RV and off-grid solar systems
  • Model ROI and export results
  • Live monitoring (PVOutput & Victron)
  • Incentives eligibility via Rewiring America
  • Cancel anytime

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Close More Deals with Branded Proposals

Create professional, white-label solar proposals in 60 seconds. Your branding, your customer details, accurate local calculations.

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Clean summary showing total savings, payback period, and monthly benefits with one-click PDF export.

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Why Solar Planning & Real-Time Monitoring Matter

Smart Solar Investment Planning

U.S. residential electricity rates have risen 3-5% annually over the past decade, and that trend is accelerating. Solar locks in your energy cost at today's prices for 25+ years. Our payback calculator models exactly when your system pays for itself, factoring in panel degradation, utility rate escalation, state & local incentives, and your net metering policy.

Whether you're planning a rooftop installation, RV solar setup, or off-grid cabin system, accurate financial modeling prevents costly mistakes. Compare different panel configurations, battery storage options, and financing scenarios to optimize your solar ROI before you buy.

Real-Time Solar Performance Monitoring

Once your solar system is installed, ongoing monitoring ensures maximum performance and early detection of issues. Track your battery state of charge, solar production, energy consumption, and system health metrics in real-time through our integrated dashboard.

Our platform integrates with popular systems like Victron VRM and PVOutput, giving you professional-grade monitoring without the complexity. Identify underperforming panels, optimize battery charging cycles, and validate that your actual savings match your projections.

State & Local Incentives Still Save Thousands

While the federal residential tax credit expired in 2025, state and local incentives can still reduce your system cost by 20-40%. Our incentives finder, powered by Rewiring America data, instantly identifies state tax credits, utility rebates, SRECs, net metering programs, and local financing options available in your ZIP code. Commercial systems still qualify for the 30% federal ITC through 2032.

Don't leave money on the table. From state-specific solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs) to utility rebates and property tax exemptions, we help you stack incentives properly and understand application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and income limits that could affect your savings.

Choose Your Plan

Homeowner Plan

$9/month

Perfect for DIY solar owners

  • ✓ ROI Dashboard & Calculator
  • ✓ Real-time monitoring via API access
  • ✓ Downloadable ROI reports
  • ✓ Local incentives finder
  • ✓ PVOutput & Victron integration
  • ✓ Members-only guides
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Installer Pro

$29/month

For solar installers & professionals

  • ✓ Everything in Homeowner Plan
  • ✓ Unlimited professional proposals
  • ✓ Custom branding & logo upload
  • ✓ White-label PDF reports
  • ✓ Advanced ROI scenarios
  • ✓ Priority support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need hardware for the API dashboard?
No — you can start with mock data. Live mode works with PVOutput today and Victron VRM once your site is linked.
How accurate are the ROI calculations?
Our calculations use industry-standard formulas accounting for panel degradation (0.5%/year), utility rate escalation, and local net metering policies. See our ROI Dashboard for detailed methodology.
What's the difference between the $9 and $29 plans?
The $9 Homeowner plan is perfect for personal use with all monitoring and ROI tools. The $29 Installer Pro plan adds unlimited professional proposals, custom branding, and white-label reports for solar businesses.
Which solar incentives are included?
Our incentives finder covers state tax credits, utility rebates, net metering, SRECs, and local financing options. Data is powered by Rewiring America and updated regularly.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Your membership is month‑to‑month with no long-term contracts. Cancel anytime from your account dashboard.
What if I don't use Victron or PVOutput?
You can still use all ROI and incentives tools. We're adding support for more inverters and monitoring systems based on user requests. Check our blog for updates.
Do you offer support for commercial installations?
Yes! Switch to Commercial mode in our calculator to model the 30% federal ITC (Section 48E, active through 2032) plus MACRS and bonus depreciation timing. Some high-bracket commercial projects can recover over 50% of system cost in tax benefits during Year 1. Read our commercial solar tax credits guide for more details.
How often is the incentives data updated?
Incentive information is updated monthly, with critical changes reflected sooner. We recommend checking before finalizing any installation to ensure current eligibility.

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