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Use a consistent reporting basis and the same interval; this does not infer dates or forecast output.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Calculators</category><category>calculator</category><category>Solar Capacity Factor Calculator</category></item><item><title>Solar Energy Unit Conversion Calculator</title><link>https://simplesolarllc.com/calculators/solar-energy-unit-conversion-calculator/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://simplesolarllc.com/calculators/solar-energy-unit-conversion-calculator/</guid><description>Convert an amount of solar energy between watt-hours, kilowatt-hours, megawatt-hours, and joules using a selected source and target unit.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Calculators</category><category>calculator</category><category>Solar Energy Unit Conversion Calculator</category></item><item><title>Solar Export Income Estimate Calculator</title><link>https://simplesolarllc.com/calculators/solar-export-income-estimate-calculator/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://simplesolarllc.com/calculators/solar-export-income-estimate-calculator/</guid><description>Estimate gross income from solar electricity exported to the grid over a chosen period. 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This is a planning estimate, not a roof suitability or structural assessment.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Calculators</category><category>calculator</category><category>Solar Roof Area Estimate Calculator</category></item><item><title>Solar Self-Consumption Percentage Calculator</title><link>https://simplesolarllc.com/calculators/solar-self-consumption-percentage-calculator/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://simplesolarllc.com/calculators/solar-self-consumption-percentage-calculator/</guid><description>Estimate the share of your solar electricity generation used by your home during the same period. 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