Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
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…
Choosing the right size and type of inverter is crucial for reliable refrigerator performance. In this article, I will guide you through the process of selecting the appropriate inverter to power your refrigerator effectively. First, we’ll explore the manufacturer specifications that determine the power capabilities and type of…
In this article, I discuss the amount of time that a 100ah battery could run an appliance that requires 100 watts of power. As you’ll come to find out after reading this article, this comes down to 2 simple steps: Determining the amount of energy (in Watt-hours) that…
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 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…
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. 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?…
In this article, I break down the process of sizing an inverter that can run a 5000 BTU air conditioner efficiently. In doing so, I will talk about things like the wattage of these air conditioners, their surge power, and the efficiency of inverters. I will also answer…
Air conditioners are generally big energy consumers, especially the ones with high capacity. So, it can be a little challenging to run them on batteries and solar. Relatively speaking, a 5000 BTU unit doesn’t consume a crazy amount of energy. Running these air conditioners on batteries and solar…
