Solar power load calculator

How accurate is the novel solar load calculator?

Thank you, Novel Solar!" Accuracy You Can Trust "I was worried about overloading my system or underestimating my needs, but the Novel Solar load calculator solved that instantly. It’s accurate, user-friendly, and gave me the confidence to choose the right solar setup for my home. Highly recommend it!"

How do you calculate load energy consumption?

Load energy consumption = Avg Power Consumption (W) × Time On per Day (hrs) × Quantity. Tip: For loads that consume variable amounts of power, such as fridges, I recommend using an electricity usage monitor -- like a Kill-a-Watt or a Kasa Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring -- to get a much more accurate estimate of their daily energy usage. 5.

How do I size an off-grid Solar System?

The first step in sizing an off-grid solar system is figuring out how much energy all your devices and appliances (aka "loads") use. This process is sometimes called an "energy audit". Our solar load calculator at the top of this page helps you do this, but here's the process broken down step by step: 1.

How do I use the energy consumption calculator?

To use the energy consumption calculator, select an appliance from the list or enter one manually. If you select an appliance from the list, the calculator will estimate its power usage and consider its duty cycle when calculating energy consumption.

What does the calculator consider when estimating power usage?

If you select an appliance from the list, the calculator will estimate the power usage of the chosen appliance, and if the appliance operates on a duty cycle, the calculator will take that into consideration when calculating its energy consumption.

How do I calculate my off-grid system size?

The primary factor determining your off-grid system size is your Daily Energy Consumption, measured in Watt-hours (Wh) or kilowatt-hours (kWh). 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh. The higher your daily energy usage, the more solar panels and batteries you’ll require.