TinyHouseGrid planning tool

Solar Generator Selector

Build a load plan, see the real constraints, and find out which portable units are worth verifying—not which one has the loudest marketing claim.

Step 1

Add your appliances

Use the appliance label or manual. No wattage presets or hidden load assumptions are used.

Where do I find the right watts and hours?

Step 2

Describe what can run and start together

I have a 240 V appliance

Step 3

Set your planning conditions

Cloudy-day buffer

Multiplies daily energy. Default: 1.2×.

Temperature unit

Coldest expected temperature

Hottest expected temperature

Use the coldest and hottest ambient conditions where the unit will run and charge.

Peak sun hours optional

Leave blank to omit the solar advisory.

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Solar Generator Selector

Before you begin

Imported energy is quarantined

Add your appliances

Describe what can run and start together

Set your planning conditions

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Planning requirements

Assumptions, evidence, and planning link

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