Sizing
Watts, watt-hours and run times: working out what a power station will actually run.
04 guides
01Sizing
What Size Solar Generator Do I Need? A Worked Sizing Method
Size a solar generator (portable power station) in watt-hours: list your loads, multiply watts by hours, allow for inverter losses, then check output and surge.
02Sizing
What Size Solar Generator Runs a Refrigerator and Freezer?
Size a solar generator for a fridge and freezer using ENERGY STAR data: daily watt-hours, startup surge, run times and how many solar panels it takes.
03Sizing
What Will a 3000 Watt Solar Generator Run? 3000W to 5000W Sizing
What a 3000W, 4000W or 5000W solar generator can run and for how long: watts vs watt-hours, fridge run times from ENERGY STAR data, and the Jackery 3000.
04Sizing
What Can a 1000Wh Solar Generator Run? Runtimes for Common Appliances
Runtimes on a 1000Wh solar generator (portable power station) for a fridge, CPAP, router, LED lights, space heater and microwave, with the math shown.