The first step in going off the Electrical Grid is to understand how much Electricity you currently USE and determine how much you actually NEED.
Do you know ? You can check your Electrical Bill and it should show you how much you are presently using. 1000 KWhr per month ? 500 kWhr / month ?
The average is around 900 kWh per month .... about 30 kWhr per day.
To go off the grid you will need to get below10 kWhr/day (300 Kwhr/mo) or the Solar -Wind-Generator Power system will cost you a Fortune.
You need to determine what appliances you will need in your new Tiny Offgrid Home. Fridge, heater, fan, TV, LED Lights, Internet ? You can figure out how much electricity your current appliances are using and begin to calculate how much Solar - Wind - Generator - Alternative power you will need to keep your stuff running.
The P3 Kill a Watt Electricity Usage Monitor is a Great tool used to help you determine what each appliance uses each hour, each day, each month .....
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