List the Devices That May Run Together
Output capacity must cover the combined running watts of devices operating at the same time. Refrigerators, pumps, and power tools may briefly require higher startup power, so check their published surge requirements.
Estimate Daily Energy
Cyclic appliances need a longer measurement. Do not treat one momentary refrigerator reading as its daily energy use.
For the complete measurement, startup, food-safety, and recharge method, open the refrigerator and freezer backup-power guide.
Air conditioning changes rapidly with weather and thermostat behavior. Use the separate air-conditioner backup-power guide instead of applying a mild-day wattage reading to a heat emergency.
Add Real-World Margin
A planning margin helps account for inverter losses, aging, cold or hot temperatures, and loads running longer than expected. Avoid treating the battery’s advertised watt-hour number as completely usable energy.
- Confirm continuous AC output
- Confirm startup or surge capability
- Check usable capacity information
- Allow room for unexpected runtime
- Verify solar input voltage and connector limits
Use This Decision Shortcut
Ranges are educational starting points. Measure or verify your actual loads before buying.
Apply the Estimate
Return to the Solaris Power Match tool and choose the devices that matter to your household.
Open Power Match