Traditionally solar panels come in two different configurations.
Find solar panel size.
Once you are on the system info page enter the dc system size from the previous section.
The roof size available for setting up the solar panel would need to be ascertained in square feet.
Choose a standard module.
This means it takes up a total area of about 18 square feet.
Depending on the number of cells in the panel they are larger or smaller.
Standard solar panel dimensions 60 cell panels.
Enter the address and hit the orange arrow to the right.
39 x 77 3 25 feet x 6 42 feet.
39 x 66 3 25 feet x 5 5 feet 72 cell panels.
As you might already know solar panels are comprised of an arrangement of cells.
Orientation plays an important role especially if the roof size is small or not of a usable geometric shape.
The 60 cell solar panels are all around 65 8 inches in length by 39 4 inches in width.
The average size of solar panels used in a rooftop solar installation is approximately 65 inches by 39 inches or 5 4 feet by 3 25 feet.
The 72 cell panels are 78 5 inches in length by 39 4 inches in width and take up about 21 5 square feet.
Additionally all of the 60 cell modules have a weight of 41 45 pounds.
Leave the system losses at around 15.
For array type select fixed for roof mounts or open for ground mounts.