Google built its empire by collecting a trove of data on users.

Now, it’s applying that approach to something new: solar energy.

To use the service, launched Monday, you start by entering your address.

For a finer-tuned estimate, you might put in your average monthly energy bill.

Can solar panels save you money?

Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home?

Enter some basic information below, and well instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings.

One of the hopes for that push is that it could save consumers money on their energy bill.

This isn’t new territory for Google, either.