What can I power with a 100W solar panel?

In this video, we explore how to determine how much power a 100W solar panel will generate, what size battery and charge controller you need to store the power, and some ideas of what you can power with it and for how long. We also show you how to do the calculations for yourself to figure out what you could do with off grid solar. Note that at minute 7, we included a deration for the inverter losses. Since we are talking about what size battery is needed to put power in, not taking power out, we don't need to do that step. The battery can be 5% smaller than we calculated.

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[heidymatinez]

*Absolutely perfect for what we use . **Generater.Systems** for Our 500wt power station! Love it!!!!*

[junaidgt]

2 things my brain begs me to believe:
1) This Was recorded on a VHS 📼 cassette.
2) the lady’s hairstyle 🦁
😊
Btw i liked this technical explanation. 👍

[patrickkelley]

This is a really really good video. I'm an electrician and this is the very info that I tell people when they ask me about solar. I will be directing them to your video for now on. Thanks

[abuelafromhell]

I think she did a really good job of explaining it - the one I've understood the most so far. She's got a reply to all of you who are making unkind comments at 07:36

[chronobot]

I am very impressed with my 100 watt system. I use a mppt controller and s 100 amp-hour lithium battery.

It powers my cpap machine and a DC light fixture.

I use about 10 amp-hours a night and even on cloudy days the solar panel puts about 7 amps back.

I'm wiring in an inverter, so we'll see how long I can watch TV on solar.

Having lots of fun !!!

[daveln]

cut to the chase is around the 8:00 min mark. Prior to that, its a lot of math, well explained details of how to calculate watts and usage in different climates.

[valeriewolfset]

Probably the biggest variable is number of days without the sun plus your location and what type of solar panels you buy with the inverter system and batteries. I see a host of problems not mentioned that can go wrong and the cost. I do like the off grid idea but major improvements are needed before I crack open my wallet. I enjoy the video for the explanations. Well done ma'am.

[rockoyouthman]

This is hands down the best solar video out there. Thanks for the real info!

[cellblock]

Reality's a bummer.  Thumbs up for that quote right there.

[larrybland]

Great information, it makes us aware of how much power we consume regularly without thinking about the huge “what if” that is looming.

[cream]

I'm ten. And now I know more science than my whole class.

[Thehandsomeliberal]

This video is incorrectly titled. It's titled what can I power with a 100W solar panel. It doesn't tell you that. This video should be titled, How much power will a 100w solar panel produce under various conditions.

[thomas]

Great presentation. You're an excellent teacher. Thanks. I watched the design series and I'll definitely be viewing more as it looks like you guys are all over the different products out there. Again, thanks.

[suziezahn]

That was awesome. Most of the time I get LOST when watching solar video's. You're GOOD!

[rc]

Loved your video. The dislikes are probably people that were upset when they figured out their plans were nowhere near close.

[ropegang]

i am mesmerized by her hair goddamnit i had to watch this video 3 times

[markjob]

Dear Amy, may I suggest you do a video or two on the subject of hookup wire in solar systems, the American Wire Gauge tables and how to use them. In designing and extensively testing my RV off grid solar system, the single biggest factor which jacked with my system's overall efficiency and performance was wire based voltage drop and current loss under various typical AC current loads from my 1500 Watt inverter. Inverter company Manila really don't tell you the whole story !!! They really don't !!

[VincentFink]

This is the kind of math they should teach in schools. Imagine how smart and resourceful people would grow up to be!

[vviigwq]

This is one of the best explanation of solar power video ever.
but after understanding it i know my budget is not enough for the system.

[OHSTN]

Thanks for this video Amy. Definitely not a math hater here everyone should understand it, especially since the math was on an Elementary School level.
Thanks for sharing I'm for doing such a great job.
Julian