About Us
Welcome to solarroicalc.com. We are a digital platform dedicated to bringing honesty, transparency, and mathematical precision to the solar energy industry.
Our Mission
The decision to go solar is often clouded by aggressive sales tactics and confusing financial estimates. Our mission is simple: Democratize data. We believe every homeowner deserves to know their exact "Break-Even Point" and potential savings before they ever speak to a salesperson.
Why Trust Us?
Data Over Hype
Engineering First Approach
Unlike generic calculators found on general interest blogs, this tool was architected by a team of software engineers and renewable energy analysts. We saw a gap in the market for a tool that didn't just guess—but actually calculated.
We are 100% independent. We do not sell solar panels, and we are not owned by a solar installer. This independence allows us to show you the hard numbers—even when the answer is "Solar isn't worth it for your home."
Our Data Sources
Accuracy is our core product. We aggregate data from the most respected government and scientific bodies in the energy sector:
- Solar Irradiance: We use the NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) PVWatts® API to determine exactly how much sun hits your specific zip code.
- Utility Rates: We maintain an updated database of 2024/2025 residential electricity rates across all 50 states.
- Financial Modeling: Our algorithms account for system degradation (0.5%/year), energy inflation (2.5%/year), and the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC).