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Off-Grid Solar System — Lufkin, Texas
2305 South 1st Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901
2A · Hot-Humid
System Overview
System Size
10.8 kW
Panels
27 × 400W
Battery
72.0 kWh
Inverter
28,000 VA
Energy Balance
Annual Production
14,553 kWh
Annual Consumption
13,142 kWh
Solar Offset
111%
Peak Surge & Controls
Peak Surge
22,335 W
Charge Controller
225 A
Load Profile
Typical 3-Bedroom Single-Family Home
19 appliances in sample load
Seasonal Breakdown
| Season | Daily Consumption | Peak Load | Peak Surge | Solar kWh/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| annual | 41,605 Wh | 14,780 W | 22,335 W | 39.9 kWh |
| spring fall | 36,005 Wh | 11,280 W | 15,335 W | 39.9 kWh |
| summer | 58,405 Wh | 14,780 W | 22,335 W | 57.4 kWh |
| winter | 36,005 Wh | 11,280 W | 15,335 W | 22.4 kWh |
Appliances
| Appliance | Rated W | Surge W | Hours/Day | Daily Wh | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RefrigeratorMotor | 150 | 600 | 24.0 | 1,920 | HIGH |
| Freezer (Chest)Motor | 100 | 400 | 24.0 | 1,080 | HIGH |
| LED Lighting (whole home) | 200 | 200 | 8.0 | 960 | MEDIUM |
| Ceiling Fans (3)Motor | 195 | 390 | 10.0 | 1,200 | HIGH |
| Laptop Computer | 65 | 65 | 6.0 | 270 | HIGH |
| Desktop Computer + Monitor | 300 | 300 | 4.0 | 800 | HIGH |
| Wi-Fi Router | 30 | 30 | 24.0 | 600 | HIGH |
| Television (55" LED) | 100 | 100 | 5.0 | 400 | HIGH |
| Washing MachineMotor | 500 | 1,500 | 1.0 | 400 | HIGH |
| Clothes Dryer (Electric) | 2,400 | 2,400 | 1.0 | 2,200 | HIGH |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1.0 | 1,200 | HIGH |
| Microwave Oven | 1,200 | 1,200 | 0.5 | 550 | HIGH |
| Coffee Maker | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0.5 | 450 | MEDIUM |
| Toaster Oven | 1,800 | 1,800 | 0.3 | 375 | HIGH |
| Well Pump (1/2 HP)Motor | 750 | 2,250 | 2.0 | 800 | HIGH |
| Bathroom Exhaust FanMotor | 60 | 120 | 2.0 | 110 | MEDIUM |
| Phone Chargers (4) | 80 | 80 | 6.0 | 240 | MEDIUM |
| Garage Door OpenerMotor | 550 | 1,100 | 0.1 | 50 | HIGH |
| Central AC (3-ton)Motor | 3,500 | 7,000 | 8.0 | 22,400 | HIGH |
Estimated Cost
| Component | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | $2,700 | $5,400 | $8,640 |
| Inverter | $4,200 | $8,400 | $14,000 |
| Battery Bank | $14,400 | $28,800 | $50,400 |
| Charge Controller | $80 | $200 | $450 |
| Racking & Mounting | $810 | $1,620 | $2,700 |
| Wiring & BOS | $200 | $400 | $800 |
| Total System | $22,390 | $44,820 | $76,990 |
Federal ITC Savings (30%)
$13,446
Based on mid-range estimate
Estimated Payback Period
14.4 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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