On (15 Nov 97) Shane Day wrote to All...
 SD> Hi there I was wondering If someone could help me, I'm looking
 SD> to purchase a complete home powering system, Solar pannels
 SD> charge batteries then converted to AC with converter & Diesel
 SD> Generator for back-up. I was wondering I someone could help me
 SD> figure out the size of batteries needed as well as Solar
 SD> pannel size ect. I'm not very familiar with the finer points
 SD> of this but am a quick learner. If you think you could help,
 SD> please reply back.
You should be talking with a local dealer. System sizing should be
part of any package system. 
I'll give you the preview though - it all starts with your LOADS.
Figure out as close as you can what loads you want to power, how
much they draw, and how long you will have them on per week. Have
good numbers ready for your dealer and you will save both of you a
lot of time.
                        Ian
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