HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR SOLAR REQUIREMENTS
Finding which solar panel is best suited to you can be a daunting task. Purchase one with an output that is too low, and you’re left powerless. Spend big on a top of the range, extra-large panel to later find out you only need to use small portion of the output, and you’ve unnecessarily overspent. One way to avoid making the wrong purchase is to calculate your equipment’s power usage. This will ensure you create a solar power set up that’s tailored to you. Here are a few tips to help get you started… 1. Calculate your daily consumption Fridge 30-40 Amps per day Lighting 4 -6 Amps per day Phones/Tablets 4 Amps per day Most basic campsites will consume 40-50 Amps per day *Tip: Go camping with a fully charged battery and see how long the battery powers your appliances for. Most devices will have a power draw lablelled on the product. Work out how long your equipment was able to operate on a single charge to calculate its overall power draw. 2. Daily consumption to power pack/battery