Refrigerators and freezers need a consistent power source to keep food fresh, so solar power might not seem appropriate at first. But with the right PV system setup, you can run any type of freezer without problems. 2 x 300 watt solar panels can run a 20 cubic foot freezer. To keep the freezer running […]
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Looking online for what inverter size to run freezers can be frustrating because most provide information about refrigerators. If you want to only run a chest freezer for instance, you can do so with a smaller inverter than what you would need for a typical refrigerator. A 15 cubic foot chest freezer needs at least
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The energy efficiency of TVs have improved significantly, and it is no longer a problem to use them on solar panels. But solar panels are not enough as you also need an inverter to run it with your other appliances, but what is the right size? A 350W inverter can run a TV for 9
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Nothing warms you up during chilly days and nights like an electric heater, but it takes a toll on your power bill. So you decide to switch to a solar power system and run the heater off a battery bank. But how many batteries do you have to use? A 1500 watt heater needs a
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There are two things you quickly learn about running an air condition unit on solar power. It requires a lot of solar panels and two, batteries are important. But is it possible to run a 1.5 AC on solar power without using batteries? In certain situations yes, but in others, a big no. It takes
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Watching TV is a part of life for many, so figuring out how much solar power it consumes is necessary. Because solar panels cannot produce power at night, batteries are required, but how long will a 100ah battery run a TV? A 12V 100ah AGM battery with a 50% discharge rate and an 85% efficient
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