Voltage Rise Calculator

Estimate voltage rise for solar inverter cable runs using a mobile-friendly calculator built for Australian installers.
This calculator is provided as a guide only. Cable values must be verified against the applicable AS/NZS standards and site-specific design requirements. Cable current ratings, installation conditions, protection, derating and compliance checks are not assessed.

System details

Phase

Set to 0 for no export limit.

Cable runs

Point of Supply → Main Switchboard

Current
Impedance
Voltage rise

Distribution Board

Current
Impedance
Voltage rise

Main Switchboard → Inverter

Current
Impedance
Voltage rise

Inverter 2

Current
Impedance
Voltage rise

PV String Calculator

Enter the solar module specifications from the datasheet to calculate a recommended string configuration for the configured MPPT inputs.
This calculator is provided as a guide only. Always verify final string sizing against current inverter and module datasheets, site conditions, local standards and installation requirements.

Solar panel specifications

Use STC values from the module datasheet.

The suggested layout uses complete equal-length parallel strings. Confirm the final design against current product datasheets, project conditions and applicable AS/NZS requirements.

Recommended configuration

Balanced string layout across the configured MPPT inputs.

Optimal configuration

This string layout sits within the configured voltage, current and PV power limits.

Important considerations

Review cold-weather Voc, hot-weather Vmp, input current, isolator ratings, roof orientation, cable design and local installation standards before finalising the design.

This calculator is intended as a design aid only and should be checked against the current inverter and solar module datasheets.

System Sizing Calculator

Estimate the number of inverter, battery and solar modules required for a modular stand-alone power system.

This calculator provides a high-level estimate only. Confirm final system design and compliance requirements with a qualified designer or installer.

System requirements

Enter the expected load, energy use, autonomy and solar assumptions.

Recommended system configuration

A high-level sizing estimate based on the entered assumptions.

Inverter modules

3 modules

7.2 kW / 9 kVA

Battery modules

4 modules

20.5 kWh gross

Solar modules

1 inputs

3.5 kW

Backup time

26 hours

1.1 days · 16.4 kWh usable

Daily energy usage
15 kWh
Daily solar generation
17.5 kWh
Net daily balance
+2.5 kWh

Solar production is sufficient for the entered daily usage under these assumptions.

Balanced estimate

This configuration is a high-level estimate based on the entered usage assumptions.

Adjusted peak demand
5.0 kW
Required gross storage
18.8 kWh
Usable battery assumption
80%
Solar sizing mode
Recommended
Inverter module size
2.4 kW / 3 kVA
Battery module size
5.12 kWh
Solar input size
3.5 kW
Maximum inverter modules
4

This calculator provides a high-level estimate only. Confirm final system design, cable sizing, protection, installation method and compliance requirements with a qualified designer or installer.