National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Energy Analysis Office

Calculators

This selection of calculators can be used to analyze data on renewable energy sources.

Renewable Energy Conversion

The Renewable Energy Conversion estimator converts electricity from renewable sources into equivalent household energy needs and displaced emissions.

Renewable Energy Growth Estimator

The Renewable Energy Growth Estimator projects levels of electricity generation and capacity levels given user inputs about growth rates and timeframes. 

Photovoltaic Land Area Estimator

The Photovoltaic Land Area Estimator estimates land area requirements for photovoltaic electricity based on user inputs. 

Wind Power Land Area Estimator

The Wind Power Land Area Estimator estimates land area requirements for wind electricity based on user inputs.