System Design & Sizing

Learn the electrical fundamentals behind off-grid solar, including voltage, current, resistance, power, energy, AC vs. DC, wire sizing, and key solar terminology.

Learn how to size an off-grid inverter based on continuous loads, peak demand, motor starting surge, and the AC power requirements of your system.

Learn how to size an off-grid battery bank based on daily energy use, days of autonomy, depth of discharge, system voltage, and usable battery capacity.

Learn how to size an off-grid solar array based on daily energy use, peak sun hours, system losses, and the solar production your system needs.