39 x 77 3 25 feet x 6 42 feet.
Find solar panel size.
As you might already know solar panels are comprised of an arrangement of cells.
39 x 66 3 25 feet x 5 5 feet 72 cell panels.
Choose a standard module.
Once you are on the system info page enter the dc system size from the previous section.
Depending on the number of cells in the panel they are larger or smaller.
This means it takes up a total area of about 18 square feet.
There is some variation from brand to brand and if you re installing a large scale solar panel system such as for a warehouse or a municipal building your panels will be closer to 6 feet long.
Traditionally solar panels come in two different configurations.
Additionally all of the 60 cell modules have a weight of 41 45 pounds.
The size available needs to be divided by the size of the solar panel that is going to be used.
Standard solar panel dimensions 60 cell panels.
The 60 cell solar panels are all around 65 8 inches in length by 39 4 inches in width.
However if you go to panasonic or sunpower they offer 96 cell panels.
The 72 cell panels are 78 5 inches in length by 39 4 inches in width and take up about 21 5 square feet.
Orientation plays an important role especially if the roof size is small or not of a usable geometric shape.
Enter the address and hit the orange arrow to the right.
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.