How many solar panels does a Los Cabos home need?

An average home in Los Cabos needs between 8 and 16 panels, depending on your CFE bill, your rate, and how much of that consumption you want to cover with solar.

Start with your CFE bill

The first number you need is your consumption in kWh. Add up the kWh from your last few bimonthly bills and divide by the number of days in the period to get your average daily consumption.

• Check whether you're on the DAC rate (high consumption)
• Note your consumption during the hottest months
• Account for new loads like mini-splits or a pool

From consumption to number of panels

In BCS a modern panel generates around 1.8–2.2 kWh per day thanks to the high solar irradiation. Dividing your daily consumption by that figure gives you an estimate of the number of panels.

Baja Solar Solutions confirms the exact number with a shade analysis and the orientation of your roof.