Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
When it comes to a 5000 BTU air conditioner, the BTU rating signifies its heat exchange capacity. However, the actual power required to achieve this level of cooling depends on the unit’s efficiency, which is quantified by its Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). Consequently, the wattage usage of different…
In this article, I aim to provide a clear understanding of the electricity consumption of RV air conditioners. In order to do that, I’ll first explain the different aspects of your RV AC’s electricity usage that need to be considered, namely its Power Usage (Wattage) and Energy Consumption…
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. Even so, mini-splits are still air…
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?…
Air conditioners are known for their huge energy consumption, however, it is very much possible to run an AC unit on solar power. But is 100 watts of solar power enough? In this article, I’ll try to provide some insights on the energy consumption of air conditioners, and…
The amount of solar power or the number of solar panels that you need to run your air conditioner would mainly depend on 2 factors: The daily energy consumption of your air conditioner. The average amount of sunlight that your solar panels would receive on a daily basis.…
3 ton air conditioners consume a substantial amount of energy, yet it is still possible to offset that amount of energy consumption with solar. But the question remains, how much solar do you need? The amount of solar power or number of solar panels needed to run a…
The process of sizing a solar array can be boiled down to 2 steps: Determining the daily energy consumption (in kWh) that you need to offset Determining the average amount of energy you’ll be receiving from the sun (Peak Sun Hours) each day So to determine the amount…
The main rating of an inverter is its Continuous Power (in Watts), but with appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, pumps, or any device with a motor, the continuous power of an inverter is not the only rating that matters. In this article, I’ll explain in detail the…
Although they consume a relatively high amount of energy, it is possible to run air conditioners on a battery bank and solar. The question is, how much battery power do you need to run an air conditioner? Well, the process of sizing a battery bank for your air…
