Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
When sizing a solar system, whether it’s a grid-tied with net metering or an off-grid setup with batteries, there are two crucial questions to address: How much energy (kWh) are you looking to offset? How much sunlight will be available for the solar panels to convert into energy?…
The solar power needed to operate an AC or heat pump primarily depends on two key factors: The energy consumption of the unit: This is measured in Watt-hours (Wh) or more commonly, kilowatt-hours (kWh). It represents the electricity usage of your AC or heat pump, and your solar…
The amount of solar power needed to run an air conditioner will mainly depend on the energy consumption of the AC unit. This energy usage depends on the specific AC model, its cooling capacity, its efficiency, and other operating conditions such as outdoor temperature, indoor temperature setpoint, and daily…
The amount of solar power needed to run an air conditioner will mainly depend on 2 factors: Daily Energy Consumption: This is measured in Watt-hours (Wh) or kiloWatt-hours (kWh), indicating the electricity usage of your air conditioner and any additional appliances. This amount of energy needs to be…
In this article, my goal is to offer a straightforward explanation of how RV air conditioners consume electricity. To achieve this, I’ll start by clarifying the different aspects of your RV AC’s electricity use, specifically its Power Usage (measured in Watts) and Energy Consumption (measured in kWh). I’ll…
Compared to other types of air conditioners, such as window AC units and ducted air conditioners, mini-splits are pretty energy-efficient, in the sense that they use less power (kW) and consume less energy (kWh) to perform the same amount of heat exchange. But in general, the electricity consumption…
In this article, I discuss the different aspects of the electricity consumption of 10000 BTU air conditioners, such as their Energy Consumption (in Watt-hours), how much it actually costs to run a unit of this size, their Power Usage (in Watts), and their electrical Current Draw (in Amp).…
In this article, I discuss the electricity usage of portable air conditioners, specifically, their Power Usage (measured in Watts), their Energy Consumption (measured in kWh), and their Amp Draw (measured in Amps). Whether you’re trying to size equipment that’ll run your portable AC, such as solar panels, batteries,…
The electricity usage of an air conditioner can be broken down into two main aspects: Energy Consumption (measured in kWh) and Power Usage (measured in Watts). While energy consumption represents the quantity of electricity used over time, power usage represents the rate at which electricity is consumed. In…
When it comes to understanding the electricity usage of a window air conditioner, it’s essential to grasp the concept of Electrical Energy. Electrical energy is the unit of measurement that determines your monthly electricity bill. For example, In the United States, it is typically measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh),…
The BTU rating of an air conditioner represents its cooling capacity, or in other words, the amount of heat exchange that it can achieve within an hour. Naturally, the greater the cooling capacity of an air conditioner the more electricity it’ll consume. However, the electricity usage of an…
Air conditioners are an essential appliance, particularly in areas with extreme temperatures. However, their high energy consumption is a cause for concern, especially for those looking to save on electricity bills or transition to independent sources of energy. But how much electricity does an air conditioner use exactly?…
