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Fridge + Microwave 24V Solar Calculator P2 (4h/1d)

Group 2: estimate daily Wh, battery Ah, and panel watts for Fridge + Microwave at 24V with 4 peak sun hours and 1-day autonomy.

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
LED Lights (40W x 5h) 40 W 5.00 h 200 Wh

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FAQ

Should I oversize panels or batteries first?

In low-sun conditions, panel oversizing usually improves daily recovery. In high-cloud windows, additional battery autonomy reduces outage risk.

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.

24V solar setup: how many battery Ah do I need?

For this load profile, estimated LIFEPO4 bank sizing is 90.9 Ah at 24V with 1-day autonomy.