Build With A Smarter Solar Starting Point.
Sizing a solar system can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to figure out solar panel wattage, battery capacity, inverter size, daily power usage, and backup needs without paying thousands for an expert design. The Grider Energy Power Planner gives you a simple starting point for estimating your off-grid, RV, home backup, or emergency power setup. You do not need perfect details to begin.
Enter what you know below, send your estimate results to our team, and we can help review your appliances, brands, power goals, and provide you with the next steps for getting away from the grid.
Find Watt-Hours From A Nameplate
If you do not know an appliance's wattage, check the label or rating plate. Many appliances show volts, amps, and hertz instead of watts.
Enter the volts, amps, and estimated hours per day below. You can then use the estimated wattage and daily watt-hours in the appliance list.
Voltage: 120V
Current: 5A
Frequency: 60Hz
Hertz is commonly shown on appliance labels, but it is not needed for this estimate. Many appliances also cycle on and off, so the rating plate may show maximum draw rather than average daily use.
Choose Your Setup
Start with the closest use case. Each option loads common appliances for that situation, then you can fine-tune wattage, quantity, and runtime.
What Are You Powering?
Choose the closest starting point. You can adjust every appliance and setting before reviewing your estimate.