Determining how much power your solar PV system needs to produce for off-the-grid living is similar to sizing a grid-tie solar system, except that there is no utility bill to refer to for historic usage. So the first step is to make a list of all the items you plan to power in your off-grid home. Just remember that the more power you use, the more you will need to produce.
To be very accurate, you can refer to the label on each appliance or piece of equipment, and then estimate the amount of time you will using them each day, then do some math. For some items it is reasonable to use a guesstimate, but for those that have higher power consumption we suggest actual ratings for off-grid calculations.
The simplest way though, is to let us help you. We can save you time and ensure you have accurate information on which to base your PV array sizing, As with any questions you may have about using renewable energy, feel free to give us a call at 540-860-8036 or contact us via our request a quote form.
