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opinion:solar:sizing.walkthrough [2022/05/27 14:40] frater_secessus [where and when we are camping] |
opinion:solar:sizing.walkthrough [2022/05/27 15:09] frater_secessus [total daily power requirement] |
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* how much power we will require - every single watt | * how much power we will require - every single watt | ||
* where we will camp, and what time of year we will be there | * where we will camp, and what time of year we will be there | ||
- | * avoiding shade and so the panels can actually work | + | * avoiding shade so the panels can actually work |
===== daily power requirements ===== | ===== daily power requirements ===== | ||
- | This part is the least fun and the most important; | + | This part is the least fun and the most important; |
The goal is to come up with a daily target in **watt-hours** (**Wh**). | The goal is to come up with a daily target in **watt-hours** (**Wh**). | ||
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We will need **2,084Wh every day** to run our intended loads. | We will need **2,084Wh every day** to run our intended loads. | ||
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+ | ==== day/night modeling ==== | ||
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+ | You may find it useful to make day/night sections for both AC and DC. This will yield more accurate numbers if you run many of your loads in daylight instead of at night. | ||
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+ | Note that very big [[electrical: | ||
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