Mystic Lotus

Self-Sustainable



Self-Sustainability is dedicated to the interests of Maximus & Florence.





How do you determine Energy needs?







Load Analysis




ItemAC ApplianceCostPowerHoursDaily Usage
1Toilet 1 Light$5010W220W
2Toilet 2 Light$5010W220W
3Store Room Light$3310W220W
4Utility Room Light$3310W220W
5Living Room Light$10830W5150W
6Dining Room Light$10830W260W
7Kitchen Light$5030W5150W
8Bedroom 1 Light$5030W5150W
9Bedroom 2 Light$5030W5150W
10Bedroom 3 Light$5030W5150W
11Bedroom 4 Light$5030W5150W
12Fridge$99940W24960W
13Chest Freezer$399130W243120W
14Washing Machine$699780W1780W
15Dryer$5992000W12000W
16Kettle$491000W11000W
17Rice Cooker$79890W1890W
18Induction Cooker$16992200W12200W
19Water Pump 1$500130W1130W
20Water Pump 2$500130W1130W
21Wireless Router$31924W24576W
22SAN Server$300060W241440W
23Notebook 1$99918W10180W
24Notebook 2$99918W10180W
25TV$59990W4360W
Total Cost$12071Total Power14986W



Resource Assessment



This information applies to north facing and unshaded solar power systems installed in Russell Island and is based on components well suited to Brisbane - East area conditions.




Number of hours sunlight per day during worst month: 4

Number of days without sunlight: 4

Charge Controller efficiency factor: 94%

Inverter efficiency factor: 90%

Battery efficiency factor: 75%

Estimated Power Requirements: 23619W

Estimated PV Array Power: 5905W

Estimated PV Array Power with NO SUN days: 23619W



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