- inverter? - battery? - solar panel? 1) load calculation - assume 4x25w led light, 2x80w fan, 1x40w tube light, 1x50w tv - total power = 100w + 160w + 40w + 50w = 350w 2) inverter selection - load = 350w (oonsider: 500w) - recommended: 800w-1000w 3) battery selection - assume 12v dc battery - for 350w ac load, i(dc) = 350w/12v = ~30a - assume battery operation of 8h - battery capacity = 30a x 8h = 240ah # 250ah battery available! 4) battery charging current calculation - assume 250ah - charging current = ~10% current rating (Ah) - charging current = 25A 5) solar panel selection - solar panel current = charging current + load current = 25 + 30 = 55A - solar panel power = 12v x 55A = 660W - solar panel options: 125w / 180w / 375w / 440w - solar panel count = 660W / 180W = ~4!