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Appliance Energy Consumption Chart

Use the chart below to estimate the Average Daily Watts consumed by each appliance/device. To calculate the Average Daily Watts for a given appliance/device: Lookup the Estimated Energy

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How Much Solar Power do I Need to Run a Refrigerator?

When calculating how much solar power you need to run your fridge, you first need to know how much power your refrigerator uses.  Which can be tricky.  Unlike most appliances, you can’t

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Solar Sizing Calculations & Worksheet: Calculating Battery Run Time and Recharge Time

The two most common questions people ask us when it comes to solar generators and solar batteries are:  How long will the battery last?  How long will it take to recharge the battery? It’s

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What Size Solar System Do I Need? A Guide For Non-Engineers

How do you size a solar power system for your application? Undersizing your solar power system will leave you without enough power for your needs.  Oversizing your system, on the other hand, will

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How Many Solar Batteries Are Needed To Power A House?

Do you need to determine how many solar batteries are needed to power a house? This guide will help you figure out how many batteries you will need. This guide goes over how to calculate your home’s

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How To Properly Size a Backup Solar Generator For Your Home

The average U.S. home consumes 26,000 watt-hours of electrical power every day, or about 1,100 watts per hour. But this power is consumed in bursts of peak activity, which is why most backup solar generators

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How Much Solar Power Do I Need For An RV?

Are you trying to find out how much solar power you need for an RV? Well, you've come to the right place. If you plan to live full-time in an RV or go for an off-grid trip, installing solar panels on

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How many solar panels does it take to charge an electric car in 1 day?

Wondering about how many solar panels are needed to charge an electric car?  In this guide we’ll give you good planning numbers and important information regarding installing a solar recharge

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How Many Solar Panels Does It Take To Power My Home?

A typical American house will require 14-36 solar panels for home to cover their electricity bill and a minimum of 227 square feet of rooftop area to install the solar panels. Read on to determine the

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