OffGrid Online Apps
Solar PV System Calculator 1.07
Going off the grid is gainingpopularity!But how can you join the movement?You do not want to spend all of that money only to find that yourSolar System was not designed properly and completely undersized.Spending more money than you planned is never a good idea.This Solar PV (Photo Voltaic) System Calculator & Estimatortakes all of the guesswork out of the equation.This estimator provides the following:► Calculates how many panels you will need.► Allows you to enter data for individual cells for those of youwho want to build your own solar panels or for factory madepanels.► Calculates the amount of area needed to place panels.► Calculates how many batteries you will need for your loads.► Includes calculations based on local Solar Insulation (Averagehours of usable sunlight for your location. Links to the NRELwebsite for a map with legend)► Includes ability to compensate for 1 to 10 continuous cloudydays.► Customize how much reserve capacity you would like your batteriesto have after a deep discharge.► Allows you to enter the distances between the panels, the chargecontroller and the battery bank to determine the required wiregauge and lineal measurement of wire required.► Calculates the minimum amperage rating of your charge controllerbased on your loads► Compensates for power loss from power converters used on ACpowered devices► Lastly, provides a materials list for the items required for yoursystem.New features are planned for future updates.
