Solar Setup: Off-Grid Calcv1.0.0

Released May 21, 2026Major

Android

The initial launch of Solar Setup: Off-Grid Calc introduces essential planning and sizing tools for the Android platform. As this is the first release, there is no historical performance data to measure rating or sentiment shifts. The current build establishes a baseline for future utility and monetization tracking.

What changed

New featureInitial release of solar system planning tool with appliance and location inputs
ContentIntegration of NASA POWER sun-hour data for location-based calculations
New featureBattery sizing logic for lithium and lead-acid types
New featureCloud sync and unlimited setup saving functionality
MonetizationSide-by-side setup comparison and PDF export for Pro users

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

New feature
The initial release establishes core utility by providing solar system planning tools and battery sizing logic for lithium and lead-acid types.

What didn't

Monetization
no evidence
There is no performance data available to evaluate the impact of gating setup comparisons and PDF exports behind the Pro tier.

Marlvel takeaways

Monitor user adoption of the NASA POWER data integration to determine if location-based calculation accuracy meets professional planning standards.
Evaluate the conversion rate of the Pro tier features, specifically PDF exports, to assess if the current monetization strategy aligns with user willingness to pay.
Track cloud sync reliability to ensure the transition from local-only storage to unlimited setup saving maintains data integrity.

Original release notes

Welcome to Solar Setup Calculator — our first release!

Plan a complete off-grid solar system in minutes. Add your appliances, pick your location, and get sized panels, battery bank, inverter, and charge controller — with real cost and payback estimates.

• Real NASA POWER sun-hours for your exact spot
• Correct lithium & lead-acid battery sizing
• Save unlimited setups and sync across devices
• Compare setups side by side and export a PDF (Pro)

Thanks for trying it — we'd love your feedback!