Instructions: Fill all cells in Yellow below, with the information abou

Disclaimer: This calculator provides guidelines for a Stand Alone (Off the Grid) photo
To connect to the Grid you need a certified electrician, a transfer switch and other equi
By using this calculator you assume the responsibility and agree that we are not liable f
INPUT

W Ave Daily

Power kWh/yr
Appliances w/Motor [W] days/week Hr/day Wh
Energy Star
Refrigerator 91 7 24 2192 800 Sticker

washer (3hrs/wk) 5 3 0
cloth drier 3000 0 0 0
blower 1500 0 0 0
water POZO motor 5500 0 0 0
microwave oven 1500 0 0 0 TOTAL 3,422
0 UNITS: Wh/day
0
Ave Daily 11591 W
Appliances w/o motor Power days/wk Hr/day Wh
10 LED lamps 0.7W each 7 7 5 35 W 1300
fan 100 7 10 1000 <1000 1
laptop 65 7 3 195>1000,<2000 1
cellphone charger 10 7 2 20>2000<4000 0
TV 100 7 5 500 >4000 0
cable box 65 7 5 325 12Vsum 2
dvd 7 5 0
apple tv 0
347 W
NOTES:
This system will use extension
cords to connect appliances, for
safety, tape cables to the floor,
to avoid tripping.

Inverter should be inside, away from the sun. (for off-the grid systems)

Do not get an inverter larger than you need. It will waste energy and cost more than is necessary.
Always keep the wiring short between battery and inverter.
The wiring from the inverter to the appliances can be longer as it is at a higher voltage
We recommend to disconnect laptop/cellphone chargers when watching TV,
Disconnect refrigerator while washing machine is on, to make batteries last longer.
Calculator by Dr. Sandra Cruz-Pol, with collaboration from Dr. Erick Aponte, UPR-Mayagüez
An inverter with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) capability, maximizes power
output
FREE Download *Herbert A. Wade, "Solar Photovoltaic Systems Technical Training Manual"
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0013/001332/133249e.pdf

This calculator is for a small system, with instant power of 4kW or less. The voltage give
Takes into account that motors take 3 times more current to start
 mation about the appliances you want to use
ff the Grid) photovoltaic system. Do NOT connect to the breaker box, that could be fatal to emp
h and other equipment. All electric work needs to follow applicable codes and be done by profe
e are not liable for anything that happens due to its use. Use at your own risk .
RESULTS

LOSSES REGION* PANELS Batteries Battery Type:

[W] [V]

Hrs of sun 260 24 Battery Type:

30% 3.43 # of panels 713 Deep Discharge
5.0 1069 Maintenance-free battery
4,448 1297 5.0 1426 Vehicle battery
Wh/day W Ah

*Choose:
Dessert
3.86
Tropical Coast
3.43
Clody place (5-7 days on row)
3
10+Cloudy days on a row are typical
2.57
The voltage given is the minimum recommended.
hat could be fatal to employees from Power Company
des and be done by professionals.
wn risk .
RESULTS
Charge Shopping Estimate
Inverter Qty
Controller list
Capacity
[A] 24 V
5 solar panels $1,000
W
65.00 2652 4 batteries 6V $600
2919.52 123,750 W 2 Charge Controller $244
140137 W 10.2 Inverter $785
2.00 Frame $340
24.6 cables $246
1 pv combiner $200
TOTAL $3,415
installation ?
Instrucciones: Llene todas los encasillados en amarillo abajo, c
Descargo de responsabilidad: : esta calculadora proporciona guías para un siste
Para conectarse a la red necesita un electricista certificado, un interruptor de transfere
Al usar esta calculadora, usted asume la responsabilidad y acepta que no somos respon
Entradas
W Ave Daily

días/
semana Hr/día Wh kWh/yr
Enseres con/motor Potencia [W]
Energy Star
Refrigerator 39 7 24 932 340 Sticker

lavadora (3hrs/wk) 100 1 3 43

secadora de ropa 3000 0 0 0
secadora de pelo 1500 0 0 0
motor de cisterna 5500 0 0 0
horno microondas 1500 0 0 0 TOTAL 2,292
0 UNITS: Wh/day
0
Ave Daily 11639 W
Potencia días/ Hr/día Wh
Enseres sin/motor [W] semana
5 LED lamps 0.7W 3.5 7 5 17.5 W 1040
abanico or TV (sma 100 7 10 1000 <1000 1
laptop 65 7 1 65 >1000,<2000 1
cellphone charger 10 7 2 20 >2000<4000 0
internet box 5 7 8 40 >4000 0
cable box 10 7 5 50 12Vsum 2
dvd 5 7 5 25
apple tv 100 7 1 100
298.5 W
NOTES:
This system will use extension cords to connect appliances, for safety, tape
cables to the floor, to avoid tripping.

El inversor debe estar adentro, lejos del sol. (para sistemas fuera de la red)

No adquiera un inversor demasido más grande de lo que necesita. Perderá energía y costará más de lo necesario.
Mantenga siempre el cableado corto entre la batería y el inversor.
El cableado del inversor a los dispositivos puede ser más largo ya que está a un voltaje más alto
Recomendamos desconectar cargadores de laptop / teléfono celular cuando ve televisión,
Desconecte el refrigerador mientras la lavadora está encendida, para que las baterías duren más.
Calculadora de la Dra. Sandra Cruz-Pol, con la colaboración del Dr. Erick Aponte, UPR-Mayagüez
Un inversor con capacidad MPPT maximiza la potencia salida

Descargue GRATIS este manual *Herbert A. Wade, "Solar Photovoltaic Systems Technical Training Manual"
Esta calculadora es para un sistema pequeño, con una potencia instantánea de 4kW o menos. El vo
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0013/001332/133249e.pdf
Takes into account that motors take 3 times more current to start
 arillo abajo, con la información sobre los enseres que desea utilizar
guías para un sistema fotovoltaico independiente (separado de la red). NO conecte a la caja de in
uptor de transferencia y otros equipos. Todo el trabajo eléctrico debe seguir los códigos aplicabl
e no somos responsables de nada que ocurra debido a su uso. Úselo bajo su propio riesgo .
RESULTADOS

LOSSES REGION* PANELS Batteries Battery Type: Charge

[W] [V] Controller
Capacity
[A]
Hrs of sun 260 24 Battery Type:
30% 3.43 # of panels 477 Deep Discharge 52.00
4.0 716 Maintenance-free battery 2928.36
2,979 869 3.3 955 Vehicle battery
Wh/day W Ah

*Choose Peak hours of Sun from:

Dessert
3.86
Tropical Coast

3.43
Clody place (5-7 days on row)
3
10+Cloudy days on a row are typical
2.57
más de lo necesario.

ning Manual"
4kW o menos. El voltaje dado es el mínimo recomendado.
ue desea utilizar
O conecte a la caja de interruptores, eso podría ser fatal para los empleados de Power Company
uir los códigos aplicables y debe ser realizado por profesionales.
su propio riesgo .
Costo ESTIMADO
Shopping
Inverter Qty
list Estimate

24 V
4 solar panels $800
W
2121.6 4 batteries 6V $600
123,750 W 1 Charge Controller $195
140561 W 8.16 Inverter $628
2.00 Frame $340
15.7 cables $157
1 pv combiner $200
TOTAL $2,920
instalación ??
ados de Power Company
 Shopping
Qty
list Cost
6 solar panels $1,200
4 batteries 6V $600
1 Charge Contr $160
1 Inverter $612
2.00 Frame $340
20.0 cables,tubes $400
5.0 breakers $120
2 pv combiner $160
TOTAL $3,592