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Fridge + CPAP 12V Solar Calculator P4 (4h/1d)

Group 4: estimate daily Wh, battery Ah, and panel watts for Fridge + CPAP at 12V 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
CPAP (40W x 8h) 40 W 8.00 h 320 Wh
Vent Fan (45W x 8h) 45 W 8.00 h 360 Wh
LED Lights (40W x 5h) 40 W 5.00 h 200 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 233.5 Ah at 12V with 1-day autonomy.

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

The calculator estimates 791 W panel capacity after charge and derate factors.