System Sizing
Before sizing a system, every effort should be made to utilize efficient appliances and lighting to keep the system cost affordable. Propane can be used for refrigeration, cooking, clothes drying, and water heating. Electric refrigerators can be used but need to be the superefficient Sunfrosts or high efficient conventional. Lighting should utilize fluorescent, compact fluorescent, or halogen bulbs.
To size a system, do a comprehensive list of the loads that will be used and length of use each day.
Use these worksheets to estimate your daily energy usage and email them to us so we can help you choose appropriate components to power your household, cabin, or RV:
Household Energy Usage Worksheet
Cabin and RV Energy Usage Worksheet
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