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Energy and runtime worksheet

InputYour value
A/C measured running watts
Compressor duty cycle (%)
A/C operating hours/day
A/C Wh/day = W x duty x hours
Fans/controls Wh/day
Other living Wh/day
Battery nominal kWh
Planned reserve (%)
Usable energy window
Solar Wh/day (measured)
Alternator Wh/day
Shore/generator Wh/day
Daily surplus/deficit

Reality check

A daily deficit accumulates. More battery delays it; more generation or less load solves it.

Use these reference sheets alongside the guide while planning your system.