Let's look at the energy consumption of an average household with two adults and two kids.
What's using power?
- Hot Water
- Heating & Cooling
- 2 Plasma TV's
- Dishwasher
- Cooking
- Swimming Pool
- 3 Computers
- Washer / Dryer
Do you know your energy consumption?
- Heating & Cooling — 15.6 kW /day
- Water Heating — 10.3 kW /day
- Fridges / Freezers — 2.9 kW /day
- Lighting — 2.9 kW /day
So what does it cost me?
A typical household uses approximately 41 kWh/day. It costs them $9.01/day and $150/month.
What does a 5kW solar system mean?
a 5 kW solar system uses 18 solar panels and will generate approximately 20 kWh/day.
Should I have battery energy storage?
Battery storage enables you to power your house at night from the solar energy generated during the day by the sun.
Let's discuss if a solar and battery storage solution is worthwhile for your family.