Typical electrical LOAD PROFILE of an ultra high efficiency home.

Such a scenario can be powered with "project Earth" ( see the Planets Suite )

Lighting
Location
Wattage
Daily Hours
Watt Hours
Kitchen
40
X
3
=
120
Family Room
20
X
3
=
60
Lounge
20
X
3
=
60
Hall
11
X
2
=
22
Bedroom 1
20
X
1
=
20
Bedroom 2
20
X
1
=
20
Bedroom 3
20
X
1
=
20
Toilet
7
X
1
=
7
Bathroom
15
X
1
=
15
Laundry
11
X
1
=
11
Workshop
40
X
1
=
40
Exterior
20
X
3
=
60
Total Lighting Load
455

Appliances
Appliance
Wattage
Daily Hours
Watt Hours
Refrigerator#
130
X
10
=
1300
Freezer
=
Microwave
1200
X
0.25
=
300
Blender
150
X
0.1
=
15
Washer*
200
X
0.5
=
100
Steam Iron
1200
X
0.1
=
120
Sewing Machine
100
X
0.1
=
10
Vacuum Cleaner
1200
X
0.1
=
120
Television LCD screen
50
X
3
=
150
Video
30
X
1
=
30
Stereo
50
X
3
=
150
Computer with LCD Screen
50
X
4
=
200
Power tools
500
X
0.1
=
50
Daily Appliance Load
2545
Total Lighting & Appliance
3000

Note:

  • # Fisher & Paykel E249TRX combination fridge / freezer. This is a super efficient unit, rated at a mere 387 kilowatt-hours per year @ 25 degrees ambient temperature.

  • * Fisher & Paykel "Smart drive" washing machine with advanced, pulsed D.C motor. A mere 200 watts, with minimal start up surge, unlike washers with induction motors.

  • If this particular example is appropriate for your needs, select "project Earth" from the planets suite.

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