Solar Equipment Calculator

This form has been designed to provide an estimate of the quantity of solar power required to run a certain set of appliances (ie. loads). In the form below, please list the appliance you wish to run with your solar power system. Enter the power ratings; using the enclosed table for assistance. Then indicate the average number of hours each day that the appliance will run. If it is an appliance that is used only once per week, divide its run time by seven.

STEP # 1: Please specify your loads here:
(Please use the enclosed table below for assistance. Press 'tab' to move from one cell to the next, and then again to put the final result in the bottom cell; proceed to step # 2. Do not press the 'enter' key.)

Load Description x Quantity x Watts x Hours =Total (Watt-hrs/day)

Appliance Power

Halogen lights 20-50W each

Fluorescent lights 15-30W each

Incandescent lights 60-120W each

Toaster 1,000W

Microwave Oven 800W

Blender 50W

Television 150W

Radio 10W

Stereo 30W

PC Computer 200W

Drill 1,200W

Please note: these are average ratings and will vary from appliance to appliance.

Wattage Requirements Page

Total Power Requirement: Watt-Hours

For weekend use: Simply divide the total wattage by 4

STEP # 2: Estimate your average charging hours of daylight using the diagram provided:

The figure at left shows AVERAGE PEAK SUN HOURS.

Choose the value corresponding to your location and enter in the space provided. For summer, add 1 to the value shown in the global pictorial. For winter, subtract the number by 1. Press 'tab' when finished and go to step # 3. Do not press the 'enter' key.

STEP # 3: Choose a panel to use as your basic system building block:

Input the number of Amps that corresponds to your chosen panel, then press 'tab' to continue.

1.5 Amps - ICP Solar - Sunsei SE1500

2.0 Amps - Pro-Kit 30W

3.0 Amps - Pro-Kit 45W & Personal Power Center & 12 Volt Energy Kit

3.3 Amps - SolarPRO plug'n'play™ 50

5.3 Amps - SolarPRO plug'n'play™ 75

6.7 Amps - SolarPRO plug'n'play™ 100

Total Number of selected panels for continous use:

�

Can't find what you need or having other problems? Click Here
Copyright � 2000-2009 BatteryCountry.com