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Off-Grid Solar System — Kailua, Hawaii

74 Pukalani Street, Kailua, Hawaii 96734

1A · Very Hot-Humid

System Overview

System Size

9.6 kW

Panels

24 × 400W

Battery

72.0 kWh

Inverter

28,000 VA

Energy Balance

Annual Production

14,955 kWh

Annual Consumption

13,142 kWh

Solar Offset

114%

Peak Surge & Controls

Peak Surge

22,335 W

Charge Controller

200 A

Load Profile

Typical 3-Bedroom Single-Family Home

19 appliances in sample load

Seasonal Breakdown

SeasonDaily ConsumptionPeak LoadPeak SurgeSolar kWh/day
annual41,605 Wh14,780 W22,335 W41.0 kWh
spring fall36,005 Wh11,280 W15,335 W41.1 kWh
summer58,405 Wh14,780 W22,335 W57.0 kWh
winter36,005 Wh11,280 W15,335 W24.7 kWh

Appliances

ApplianceRated WSurge WHours/DayDaily WhConfidence
RefrigeratorMotor15060024.01,920HIGH
Freezer (Chest)Motor10040024.01,080HIGH
LED Lighting (whole home)2002008.0960MEDIUM
Ceiling Fans (3)Motor19539010.01,200HIGH
Laptop Computer65656.0270HIGH
Desktop Computer + Monitor3003004.0800HIGH
Wi-Fi Router303024.0600HIGH
Television (55" LED)1001005.0400HIGH
Washing MachineMotor5001,5001.0400HIGH
Clothes Dryer (Electric)2,4002,4001.02,200HIGH
Dishwasher1,8001,8001.01,200HIGH
Microwave Oven1,2001,2000.5550HIGH
Coffee Maker1,0001,0000.5450MEDIUM
Toaster Oven1,8001,8000.3375HIGH
Well Pump (1/2 HP)Motor7502,2502.0800HIGH
Bathroom Exhaust FanMotor601202.0110MEDIUM
Phone Chargers (4)80806.0240MEDIUM
Garage Door OpenerMotor5501,1000.150HIGH
Central AC (3-ton)Motor3,5007,0008.022,400HIGH

Estimated Cost

ComponentLowMidHigh
Solar Panels$2,400$4,800$7,680
Inverter$4,200$8,400$14,000
Battery Bank$14,400$28,800$50,400
Charge Controller$80$200$450
Racking & Mounting$720$1,440$2,400
Wiring & BOS$200$400$800
Total System$22,000$44,040$75,730

Federal ITC Savings (30%)

$13,212

Based on mid-range estimate

Estimated Payback Period

13.7 years

After federal tax credit

Product Recommendations

Solar Panels

  • Renogy 400W Monocrystalline
  • Rich Solar 400W Mono
  • Canadian Solar 405W HiKu6

Inverter

  • Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000
  • EG4 6000XP 48V
  • Sol-Ark 12K

Battery

  • Battle Born 100Ah LiFePO4 12V
  • EG4 LL 48V 100Ah Server Rack
  • Renogy 12V 200Ah LiFePO4

Charge Controller

  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/35
  • EPEver Tracer 4210AN 40A
  • Renogy Rover 40A MPPT

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