How Solar Powers Data Centers

Data centers are the invisible engines of modern life. Every search you make, movie you stream, file you back up, and AI answer you read gets processed in a building full of powerful computers running all day and all night. Those facilities consume a lot of electricity, both to power the servers and to keep them cool. So how we power data centers has a huge impact on the grid, on monthly bills, and on the climate.

Solar energy is quickly becoming a central part of the solution to powering data centers. Solar offers clean power at predictable costs, can be built fast at many scales, and pairs well with batteries to deliver reliability. In this article, we explain why data centers use so much energy, how solar powers data centers, how batteries and microgrids keep servers online, and why these choices matter for everyday households and businesses.

Why Data Centers Use So Much Power

Data centers don’t behave like typical office buildings. Their electricity use is enormous and constant, driven by thousands of servers running at once and the cooling systems needed to keep them from overheating. Unlike offices, factories, or stores that have daily energy peaks and valleys, data centers run around the clock and their demand depends heavily on the type of digital work they perform. Whether it’s video streaming, cloud storage, or training artificial intelligence, each workload adds its own stress on energy use. In the sections below, we unpack the main drivers behind this intense demand and explain what they mean for the wider grid and our energy future.

24/7 Uptime & Always‑On Loads

Servers in data centers host websites, process transactions, run AI models, and store data. Unlike a factory or a retail store that can ramp down overnight, servers are expected to be available at all hours. That means a base energy load that rarely dips, even on weekends and holidays. In fact, the electricity demand of a single large data center can rival that of a small town, underscoring how continuous and large these loads really are.

For operators of data centers, the non‑stop nature of these energy loads changes the stakes of power management. Short power interruptions can cause outages, lost revenue, and broken SLAs (service‑level agreements). Even momentary drops in voltage can interrupt sensitive computing processes.

Power quality is also vital to these data centers. Voltage and frequency stability matter almost as much as raw kilowatt‑hours when it comes to ensuring proper data center operations. That’s why resilient power architectures – including batteries, solar generation, redundant feeds, and sophisticated digital controls – are so central to data center design, ensuring smooth operation and uninterrupted service for millions of users around the globe.

Cooling & the Heat Problem

All that computing power that takes place in data centers turns electricity into heat. Keeping aisles of servers within a narrow temperature range is an energy‑intensive job. Chillers, air handlers, pumps, and other HVAC systems often consume as much energy as the IT equipment itself, sometimes more in older facilities or those located in hot climates. You’ll often see the term PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness), which compares total facility energy to IT energy alone. Lower PUE means more efficient cooling and support systems, and the best operators today strive for PUE values close to 1.1 or 1.2 compared to industry averages closer to 1.5 or higher.

Improving cooling efficiency through hot/cold aisle containment, liquid cooling in high‑density racks, immersion cooling for the most power‑dense servers, or free‑air cooling in favorable climates can significantly reduce wasted energy. Still, it doesn’t eliminate the need for large, steady power. Even the most advanced, efficient data centers remain massive electricity users, and the cooling challenge is one of the biggest reasons why. This is also why pairing these facilities with clean, affordable energy sources like solar is so critical: it ensures that the extra power required for cooling doesn’t simply drive up carbon emissions and energy costs for everyone else.

AI & New Waves of Demand

Artificial intelligence has dramatically changed the load profile inside data centers. Training large AI models requires vast amounts of computing power, sometimes consuming as much electricity as an entire neighborhood over the course of weeks. Even day‑to‑day inference (answering queries or powering AI features) adds up quickly when multiplied across millions of users. These workloads not only push overall consumption higher but also increase power density, creating sudden load spikes or rapid ramps that the grid must follow in real time.

As AI features spread into search, office software, media, and customer support, the industry expects continued growth in both total energy use and the need for more flexible, well‑managed power. Without planning, this rising demand risks driving up costs and increasing strain on the grid. That’s where solar, batteries, and smarter controls come in – offering a way to supply clean energy at scale, store it for when it’s most needed, and smooth out the volatility that AI workloads introduce.

The Strain on the Grid & Consumers

Data centers don’t exist in a vacuum; they plug into the same grid we all rely on, drawing power from the same substations, transmission lines, and generation sources as households and local businesses. When many new or expanded facilities cluster in a region, the sudden surge in demand can overwhelm existing infrastructure. Utilities may be forced to build new lines, substations, or even gas‑fired peaker plants to keep up, which comes at a steep cost. Those costs don’t stay confined to data center operators—they ripple out across the community through higher energy rates and added stress during peak periods. This section explores the key pressure points, why everyday consumers feel the impact, and how pairing new demand with solar and storage can relieve that strain and share the benefits more broadly.

Grid Congestion & Capacity Constraints

Clusters of new or expanding data centers often connect to the same substations and transmission lines that also feed local communities. When several large facilities request power simultaneously, utilities must plan upgrades: new transformers, larger substations, stronger transmission lines, plus associated protection, control, and safety infrastructure. These kinds of upgrades are capital-intensive, subject to long planning and permitting cycles, and often face supply chain constraints. A new substation can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, such as a Seattle substation that cost over $200 million after completion in 2018.

While upgrades to energy infrastructure and facilities are underway, utilities typically cannot reliably deliver needed capacity, so they may limit or delay new connections. In many cases, data center projects (or other large load customers) get placed in interconnection queues that are backed-up for years; in some regions, prospective connections are delayed for 5 to 10 years before the grid upgrades are completed.

Because these delays reduce expected supply, utilities and system operators must plan for contingency power generation (often fossil fuel or peaker plants), reinforce or rebuild lines, upgrade transformers, or build entirely new transmission corridors. Delays often stem from detailed feasibility and system impact studies, environmental permitting, public input, rights-of-way acquisition, and procurement of specialized equipment. The result is that even when a data center is ready to turn on, the necessary grid infrastructure may lag far behind.

Who Pays for Upgrades? Often Residential Consumers

Utilities don’t just pay for power grid upgrades out of pocket, they recover these costs through rates paid by all customers. The expenses of new substations, transformers, transmission lines, and other energy infrastructure for new data centers are rolled into the utility’s rate base, which regulators allow them to earn a return on. That means households and small businesses end up subsidizing the infrastructure required for large new loads, even if they don’t directly benefit.

In practice, this unbalanced shift in energy costs is already happening. A report from the Center for American Progress found that as of September 2025, at least 102 gas and electric utilities across 41 states and Washington, D.C. had raised or proposed rate increases for 2025–2026, adding an estimated $67 billion in costs for customers.

In regions like Mid‑Atlantic, capacity auction prices surged from approximately $29 per megawatt‑day in 2024/25 to over $329/MW‑day for 2026/27. That’s a nearly 1,000% jump that was driven largely by new demand from data centers. Analysts warn this could drive 30%–60% residential rate increases by 2030.

As energy prices rise, tension is growing between everyday customers who are footing the bill and the utilities and data centers driving new demand. Residents and small businesses often feel powerless as they watch their bills climb to pay for infrastructure built primarily for large corporate users. This fuels frustration and mistrust, particularly when the benefits of these projects seem to flow to data center operators and utility shareholders more than to local communities.

This is why energy load growth planning matters. Smarter planning can reduce the need for costly peaker plants and oversized transmission projects. Utilities that combine new demand with clean on‑site supply, demand flexibility, and distributed energy resources can minimize the cost burden on everyone else. Studies show that smarter coordination of distributed solar, storage, and flexible loads can significantly reduce peak demand and avoid or delay expensive grid expansions.

For energy customers, there is also a clear path to protection from rising energy costs: installing solar panels and pairing them with battery backup. By generating and storing their own electricity, households and small businesses can fight back against energy price inflation, shield themselves from utility rate hikes, and ensure resilience during outages. Just as data centers are learning that solar and storage are essential to their operations, consumers can take similar steps to control their own energy destiny and reduce reliance on a grid strained by corporate demand.

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How Solar + Storage can Ease the Pressure

Pairing data centers with solar and battery storage (on‑site, near‑site, or off‑site in the same grid region) takes pressure off the grid at the worst times of day. Solar produces the most energy during daylight, when air‑conditioning loads are high and the grid is already strained. Batteries can shift that energy into the early evening when people come home and demand peaks, help ride through short outages, and even provide fast grid‑support services like voltage stabilization and frequency regulation. In some cases, batteries can also reduce the need for utilities to fire up costly peaker plants, lowering costs and emissions for everyone.

This doesn’t mean a data center becomes totally self‑sufficient, but it does mean the facility is shouldering more of its own peak needs and contributing flexibility back to the grid. That kind of participation helps stabilize rates for the wider community. And it sets an example for everyday households and businesses: just as data centers use solar and storage to reduce their reliance on volatile grid prices, consumers can install panels and batteries at their own scale to protect themselves from future price hikes and enjoy greater energy independence.

Why Solar Makes Sense for Data Centers

Solar has moved from a nice‑to‑have sustainability feature to a core part of the data center energy toolkit. In the past, renewable projects were often pursued mainly for public relations or sustainability reports, but today they are critical for cost control, reliability, and meeting customer and investor expectations. As energy use from cloud services and AI keeps climbing, operators are leaning into solar not just to cut carbon, but also to stabilize budgets, strengthen resilience, and reduce their exposure to volatile fuel markets. Here’s why solar is increasingly viewed as a must‑have solution rather than an optional add‑on for data center power management.

Clean Power with Predictable Costs

Solar turns free sunlight into electricity for data centers without burning fuel. That eliminates fuel price risk and provides a long‑term hedge against volatile wholesale markets. Whether a data center signs a power purchase agreement (PPA) or builds its own system, the cost of solar can be locked in over decades, helping budgeting and long‑term planning. In fact, many corporate PPAs for solar are now structured at fixed prices for 15–25 years, giving operators stable, predictable energy expenses even when fossil fuel prices spike.

Predictable cost doesn’t just benefit the operator. By reducing reliance on fossil‑fuel plants that spike in price during heat waves, cold snaps, or fuel shortages, solar can dampen the peaks that drive everyone’s bills higher. For example, during the 2021 Texas power crisis, natural gas prices spiked more than 300% in some markets, driving massive bill increases for customers. Solar, by contrast, has no fuel input, insulating buyers from this kind of volatility.

Speed & Scalability

Modern solar projects can be developed and built quickly compared to many other power sources. A utility‑scale solar farm can often be completed within 12–24 months, whereas natural gas or nuclear plants may take several years or even a decade. They scale from rooftop arrays and parking canopies to solar farms delivering hundreds of megawatts. That flexibility matters when data center demand grows faster than planned interconnection timelines.

Solar is also modular. Projects can expand in stages to match campus build‑outs, and they can be replicated in multiple regions to serve distributed cloud footprints. This scalability makes solar one of the most adaptable clean‑energy solutions available today, fitting both local microgrids and global corporate energy strategies.

Risk Management & Resilience

Solar alone can’t run a data center at night, but combined with batteries and smart controls it supports uninterruptible power goals. Storage systems can handle rapid ramps, shave peaks, and provide backup power for critical loads. In areas with wildfire, storm, or grid‑reliability concerns, solar‑plus‑storage improves the odds that essential services stay online. For instance, battery‑backed solar microgrids have kept hospitals, schools, and community centers operating during California wildfire shutoffs and Puerto Rico’s post‑hurricane outages.

For data centers, this resilience is priceless: outages not only disrupt operations but can also cost millions in lost transactions, customer trust, and service‑level penalties. By pairing solar with batteries and advanced grid controls, operators can reduce their exposure to such risks while also contributing to grid stability and lowering costs for the wider community.

How Data Centers Use Solar

Solar can power data centers in three main ways, and each pathway offers a distinct balance of cost savings, carbon reduction, and resilience. Some strategies involve buying solar power from large, utility‑scale farms far from the facility, others make use of rooftops, parking canopies, or nearby ground‑mounts, and still others combine solar with batteries and advanced controls to create microgrids that can stand on their own. This section introduces those approaches, outlines the advantages and trade‑offs of each, and sets the stage for a deeper dive into how operators can blend them together into the right mix for their specific needs.

Off‑Site Solar: PPAs, Virtual PPAs, & Green Tariffs

Off‑site energy procurement is the workhorse of clean power for large data center operators. In a physical PPA, the facility buys electricity from a dedicated solar farm connected to the grid. In a virtual PPA (vPPA), the operator signs a financial contract that funds a new solar project and receives renewable energy certificates (RECs) to match its consumption, even if the power flows elsewhere on the grid. Green tariffs are utility programs that let large customers source a share of their power from utility‑owned renewables.

The big advantage of these off-site solar arrangements is scale: Off‑site solar projects can be very large, delivering meaningful carbon reductions and cost savings across a company’s portfolio. The tradeoff is that power still depends on the grid’s hourly mix in each location. Many companies are now working toward hourly matching, signing diverse contracts (solar, wind, storage) across multiple regions to better line up clean supply with their load around the clock.

On‑Site & Near‑Site Solar: Rooftops, Canopies, & Ground Mounts

Not every data center has room for a large solar array, but most can host some on‑site solar. Rooftop solar systems and parking canopies unlock unused space, improve site optics, and provide shade that reduces building heat gain. Where land is available, a near‑site ground‑mount (on adjacent or nearby property) can deliver a bigger slice of power.

On‑site solar is valuable because it reduces the site’s draw from the grid at the meter and can directly feed critical infrastructure. It also pairs naturally with batteries located in the same facility. The practical constraint is space: even big roofs usually cover only a single‑digit percentage of a large facility’s total demand. That’s why on‑site systems are often part of an energy portfolio that includes off‑site procurement.

Solar + Batteries + Microgrids: Reliability & Control

A microgrid combines on‑site generation (like solar), batteries, and intelligent controls that can operate with the grid or, during disruptions, isolate itself and power critical loads independently. For data centers, the microgrid can integrate with UPS systems and backup generators to improve reliability while reducing fuel use and emissions.

Batteries are the linchpin of this microgrid system. Batteries can store solar energy during the day and release it when needed, such as in the early evening when grid prices spike, or during a short‑duration outage to ride through and avoid server downtime and other critical systems, such as cooling. They can also smooth rapid load changes from AI workloads and provide grid services that earn revenue or lower demand charges.

Large Companies Using Solar to Power Data

Big cloud companies have paved the way with different approaches that data center operators can learn from. These strategies show how investing in solar and storage isn’t just about meeting sustainability goals; it’s about managing costs, securing reliable power, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. By looking at how leaders like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon design their clean energy portfolios, smaller operators, communities, and even everyday energy consumers can understand what works, adapt those lessons, and apply them at their own scale.

Google’s “Every Hour, Every Region” Approach

Google has publicly committed to its “24×7 Carbon‑Free Energy” goal: matching its electricity use with carbon‑free sources every hour of every day, in each grid region where it operates. Instead of just buying enough renewable energy on an annual basis, the idea is to align clean supply with actual hourly consumption. Practically, that means a mix of solar, wind, hydropower, and storage across multiple locations. In 2024, Google signed contracts for about 8 gigawatts (GW) of new clean energy capacity – its biggest year yet.

The lesson for others: diversity and data. A portfolio that spans technologies and regions reduces weather risk (no single cloudy day or calm night ruins your match) and gets you closer to true round‑the‑clock clean power. Even if you’re not ready for hourly tracking, adopting a “portfolio mindset” is a big step forward.

Microsoft’s Solar‑Plus‑Storage Model

Microsoft has signed a variety of clean energy deals, including contracts that bundle solar with large battery systems. For example, in Dublin, Ireland, Microsoft installed advanced battery banks that both provide backup power and supply frequency regulation services to their data center and the local grid. In Sweden, it replaced diesel generators with a 24 MW/16 MWh battery system capable of 80 minutes of backup. Pairing generation and storage helps deliver power during evening peaks and supports grid reliability.

The lesson: if your loads are peaky or your region’s grid is stressed at certain hours, prioritize projects that include storage. You’ll get more value from the same megawatt of solar when it’s shifted to the hours that matter most.

Amazon’s “Go Big, Go Many” Strategy

Amazon has pursued an aggressive strategy of adding clean power across the globe, often in very large increments. One notable project is the Baldy Mesa Solar + Storage site in California, which combines a 150 MW solar farm with a 75 MW battery system, capable of offsetting about 300,000 tons of CO₂ each year and powering the future of its data centers. Amazon has also deployed rooftop arrays and smaller battery systems at facilities like its San Bernardino Air Hub, which hosts a 5.8 MW rooftop solar system and 2.5 MW battery.

The lesson: speed and scale can be your friend. If your energy use is growing quickly, a pipeline of replicated projects can keep you ahead of load growth while you refine more advanced tactics like hourly matching and microgrid integration.

Challenges to Solve (and How to Solve Them)

Solar has clear advantages for power data centers, but it’s not a magic wand. While it can provide clean and affordable energy, there are still challenges such as variability in sunlight, land use concerns, and the complexity of connecting to an already stressed grid. Understanding these limits up front helps design better systems that combine solar with storage, smart demand management, and other renewables to ensure data centers and communities get reliable, affordable, and sustainable power.

Nighttime & Seasonal Mismatch

Solar generates energy during the day, but data centers operate 24/7. In winter or during extended cloudy periods, solar output dips significantly. Batteries solve part of the problem by storing excess solar or utility energy for later use, but they don’t replace days or weeks of reduced sunshine. This creates a gap that must be bridged with complementary resources and smart planning.

Practical strategies include combining solar with other clean resources (like wind, which often produces more at night) to smooth out supply, right‑sizing battery storage for the economic “sweet spot,” and layering in other firm renewables such as hydropower or geothermal where available. Another tactic is using demand flexibility: scheduling non‑urgent workloads for sunny or low‑carbon hours and reducing load during grid stress. Data centers can also explore carbon‑aware scheduling, shifting AI training or batch jobs to times when renewable generation is high. Together, these tactics shrink the gap between clean supply and around‑the‑clock demand, helping both operators and consumers avoid costly reliance on fossil peaker plants and rising energy prices.

Land Use & Community Considerations

Utility‑scale solar takes land, and good data center projects take community input seriously. Developers must balance the need for large, open spaces with concerns about agriculture, wildlife, and community character. Dual‑use designs, such as agrivoltaics (farming under or around panels), pollinator‑friendly plantings, or even sheep grazing can help land serve multiple purposes and generate additional local benefits. Near urban areas, rooftop and parking canopy solar avoid land conflicts entirely while shading vehicles and pavement, turning underutilized surfaces into productive clean‑energy generators.

Early engagement with local stakeholders is critical. Listening to community concerns, offering clear visual simulations, and addressing issues like glare, stormwater runoff, and habitat protection can help projects gain acceptance. Incorporating thoughtful visual screening with landscaping, ensuring setbacks for sensitive habitats, and following environmental best practices make projects not only more welcome but also more resilient in the long run. When communities feel included and see tangible benefits (such as tax revenue, local jobs, or shared solar programs) they are far more likely to support large solar developments.

Transmission & Interconnection Bottlenecks

Many regions face long queues for new power plants and new loads to connect to the grid. The interconnection process involves detailed studies to ensure safety and reliability, followed by often costly substation upgrades and the installation of specialized equipment like large transformers. Each step can take months or years, which means clean energy projects or new data center campuses often sit idle waiting for permission to connect. This bottleneck is now one of the biggest barriers to bringing new renewable energy online and delivering it to customers.

Workarounds include siting projects in areas where existing capacity already exists, or strategically placing solar projects close to transmission lines with room to spare. Co‑locating batteries provides grid support during peaks and allows renewable energy to be delivered when the grid most needs it, reducing stress on interconnections. Phasing load growth alongside staged clean power additions can also help, ensuring that demand comes online gradually as capacity expands. For campus‑style data centers, planning a portfolio of near‑site projects can reduce dependence on a single congested intertie and spread out the risks. In some regions, policymakers and regulators are also exploring reforms to streamline interconnection queues, which could shorten these timelines for both utilities and consumers.

What This Means for Everyone

Even if you never step foot in a data center, the way they buy and use power affects you. When big new energy loads arrive without a plan, utilities spend more on upgrades and peaker plants, and those costs flow to everyone’s bills. When data centers bring their own clean power and flexibility, the whole grid benefits.

For communities, solar projects tied to local data centers can mean construction jobs, tax revenue, and cleaner air. For grid operators, flexible, solar‑plus‑storage deployments make it easier to keep the lights on during heat waves and storms. And for everyday households and small businesses, lower peak stress and reduced fuel risk can translate into more stable energy prices over time.

Protecting Yourself from Rising Energy Costs

The conversation about data centers is important, but it also raises a broader point: energy demand is rising everywhere, and households and businesses are already feeling the effects through higher bills. As utilities invest in new infrastructure and face higher fuel costs, consumers see the impact directly in their monthly statements. Fortunately, there are steps families and small businesses can take to protect themselves.

The Link Between Data Centers & Your bill

As discussed earlier, large data centers put stress on the same grid everyone else uses. When a cluster of new facilities comes online, the sudden jump in demand often forces utilities to expand power plants, substations, and transmission lines to keep up. Those projects run into the billions of dollars and the cost is passed on through rate hikes that affect everyone.

Even if you never use cloud computing directly, you still share in the cost of powering data centers through higher monthly bills. This means the growth of digital infrastructure, while invisible in your daily life, shows up in a very visible way on your electric statement. By understanding this link, consumers can see why it makes sense to generate and store their own clean energy, reducing their dependence on an increasingly strained grid.

How Solar Panels Help

By installing solar panels at home or at your business, you can generate some or all of your own electricity. This reduces your reliance on the grid, lowers your exposure to rising utility rates, and helps flatten the demand curve that utilities use to justify expensive upgrades. For example, a residential solar system can often cover 60–100% of a household’s annual electricity use, depending on roof size and sunlight conditions. Over time, the savings add up: instead of watching bills rise year after year, homeowners enjoy a more stable and predictable energy cost.

In many cases, panels pay for themselves within a decade and continue to produce low‑cost energy for 25 years or more, giving families and businesses decades of insulation against energy inflation.

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Why Battery Backup Matters

Pairing solar with a battery storage system adds another layer of protection that goes beyond simple bill savings. Batteries let you capture excess solar energy during the day and use it at night or during outages, effectively turning your home into its own mini‑power plant. They also help you avoid expensive peak rates if your utility charges more during certain hours, by shifting your consumption to the cheaper, self‑generated energy stored earlier in the day.

For many families, battery backup means peace of mind that the lights, refrigerator, internet, and critical appliances will stay on when the grid is stressed. In regions prone to blackouts, storms, or wildfires, batteries can even provide hours or days of backup power depending on system size. Beyond reliability, they create more control and independence, empowering households to decide when and how to use the clean energy they produce rather than being fully dependent on utility schedules and rising rates.

Read The Complete Guide to Battery Backup to learn how you can benefit from battery backup. And contact Green Ridge Solar today for you free battery backup quote.

Taking Control of Energy Inflation

Energy inflation is real: according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, average residential electricity prices have increased by more than 15% nationwide since 2020, with some regions seeing spikes of 30% or more. New demand from industries like data centers only adds further pressure, since utilities often pass the cost of new substations and transmission lines directly to customers.

By generating and storing your own clean energy, you can insulate yourself from unpredictable price spikes, protect against long‑term energy inflation, and make a forward‑looking investment in stability. In this way, households and businesses have the same opportunity as data centers: to pair solar and storage together, reduce their dependence on utilities, and take control of their energy future.

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Solar Will Power Data & AI Future

Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy, but their energy choices shape far more than server rooms. The way they source and use electricity influences the resilience of the grid, the cost of power for households, and the pace of our clean‑energy transition. Solar, paired with batteries and smart planning, can deliver cleaner power at predictable costs, ease pressure on utilities, and provide resilience for critical services that our digital lives depend on.

When combined with diverse renewable resources and thoughtful procurement strategies, solar helps line up energy supply with 24/7 digital energy demand. The result is a system that benefits not only the companies running data centers, but also the communities that host them and the everyday customers who ultimately share in the costs and risks of the electric grid.

For residential consumers and businesses, this is also a call to action. Rising electricity prices are partially driven by the same pressures that stress the grid, especially the growing demand for data centers and AI infrastructure. By installing solar panels and pairing them with battery backup, households and businesses can protect themselves from energy inflation, maintain power during outages, and gain more control over their energy future. Just as data centers are learning to secure their operations with solar and storage, everyday consumers can apply the same strategies at home and in their businesses to fight rising costs and build greater independence.

Protect you, your family, or your business from energy inflation with solar and battery backup. Get your free solar and battery backup quote today to see how much you could save. And use our Solar Calculator to estimate your solar savings.