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60W Fridge + 1000W Microwave 12V Solar Battery Calculator (4 Sun Hours, 1-Day Backup)

Calculate daily Wh, LiFePO4 battery Ah, and solar panel watts for 12V off-grid systems using a 4h solar window and 1-day autonomy target.

Load Breakdown

Appliance Power Daily Runtime Wh/Day
Fridge (60W x 24h) 60 W 24.00 h 1440 Wh
Microwave (1000W x 10m) 1000 W 0.17 h 167 Wh

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FAQ

Is LIFEPO4 efficient for this load profile?

Yes, the model applies chemistry-specific assumptions for DoD and charging to keep estimates closer to practical planning ranges.

Can this replace a full electrical audit?

Use this for planning and shortlist decisions, then validate with measured appliance duty cycles and local irradiance history.

12V solar setup: how many battery Ah do I need?

For this load profile, estimated LIFEPO4 bank sizing is 161.7 Ah at 12V with 1-day autonomy.

How many watts of solar panels are required for 4 peak sun hours?

The calculator estimates 548 W panel capacity after charge and derate factors.