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…
Running your refrigerator on solar power is quite feasible since fridges consume a relatively low amount of energy. However, it’s important to note that relying solely on solar panels won’t be sufficient to make this project a reality. To run a refrigerator on solar power, you would need…
The amount of electrical energy (kWh) that a solar panel produces over a certain period of time depends on the amount of sunlight that it has received over that same period. Reversibly, the size of the system that you need to produce a certain amount of energy (2000…
In this article, I’ll help you put the electricity production capabilities of a 200 Watt solar panel into perspective, first, by answering some of the most frequently asked questions on the topic, such as: How much Electrical Current (Amps) does a 200 Watt solar panel produce? How much…
300 Watts of solar power is a great starting point for anyone looking to harness the abundant and free power of the sun. But, what exactly can a 300 Watt solar panel run? How much electrical energy can it produce? and how does this energy production compare to…
Solar panels can be a pretty consistent source of energy, but when it comes to exactly how much energy that is, it is important to set your expectations right. To do that, it is important to understand the difference between Power (Watts) and Energy (Watt-hours), and what each…
Fuses and circuit breakers are what you call overcurrent protection devices (or OCPDs for short), and their job is to disconnect the circuit in case the current (in Amps) exceeds a certain threshold. This allows them to protect the wires and the equipment if – for any reason…
