Your inputs

Total watt-hours you expect to consume per day before recharge.

Usable solar charging window — not total daylight hours.

Accounts for wiring, controller, and conversion losses.

Calculation breakdown

Estimated solar array size

500 W

Daily energy to replace
2,000 Wh
Peak sun hours
5 hr/day

Usable solar charging window, not total daylight.

System efficiency
80%

Accounts for wiring, controller, and conversion losses.

Estimated array size
500 W

2,000 ÷ (5 × 80%)

Catalog products near this estimate

Solar recommendations compare published nameplate watt ratings from active catalog products. Arrays below the estimate may still work with supplemental charging or lower daily use.

Renogy 200W Portable Monocrystalline Solar Suitcase

Below estimate

Listed rated solar output (200 W) is below the 500 W estimate.

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