Date publish: 22.10.2024
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Author: Calcwizard
Power Required (Wh) = Daily Power Consumption (kWh) × 1000
Power Required (Wh) = Daily Energy Consumption (kWh) ÷ 1,000
Energy Calculation
This calculation depends of: module performance, peak hours of the day, and system efficiency:
Energy Per Unit (Wh) = Module Power (W) × Peak Hours of the Day × System Efficiency
Energy Per Module (Wh) = Module Power (W) × Sun Height × System Power
The efficiency of the system is expressed as a decimal number (for example, 75% efficiency is written as 0.75). To do this, divide the required energy by the electricity generated by each panel and round to the nearest whole number using the limiting function.
Formula for Number of Panels
Number of panels = ⌈ Power Needed (Wh) ÷ Energy per cell site (Wh) ⌉
Calculation Example
- Daily power consumption: 30 kWh
- Solar panel power: 300 W
- Maximum sunshine hours: 5 hours/day
- System performance: 75% (0.75)
Total energy requirement is 30,000 Wh, so it’s 1,125 Wh per day. Therefore, approximately 27 solar panels will be needed to meet this demand.
Benefits of the Calculator
This calculations can help to determine solar panel demand to optimize new energy systems and make decisions regarding system measurements and energy efficiency. This calculation ensures that renewable energy projects are sustainable and efficient, so that production and consumption are in balance.
How It Works
This calculator gives you a clear estimate of how many panels you need to power your home or business based on your daily energy usage, the output of your solar panels, the hours of peak sunlight, and the efficiency of your system.
What You Can Do
- Calculation: Convert your daily energy consumption from kilowatt-hours (kWh) to watt-hours (Wh). Multiply the kWh by 1,000 and get total energy consumption in Wh.
- Estimate energy output per solar panel: The calculator takes into account the wattage of the panels, the average number of hours of peak sunlight at your location, and the overall efficiency of the system. Efficiency factors include temperature, weather conditions, and possible losses in wiring and inverters.
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