Quote Request: OFF Grid Solar Electric System

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1. What is your goal for using solar? (Example reasons)

2. What is your approximate budget?

3. Describe your willingness/ability to perform potentially required system maintenance.

4. How many kilowatt-hours (kWh)* does your application use per month? (See monthly electric bill or use load calculator)

5.How many continuous AC watts* will your appliances consume at once (all on at once)?(How do I know this?)

6. Where will this solar electric system be located (state, province, country)?

7. Describe your site.

1. Describe the application.
   Residence   Boat   RV   Cabin  
   Other (please explain)
2. Where do you plan to locate the solar panels?
   Roof   Ground   Pole  
   Other (please explain)
3. If you plan to mount the panels on the roof, describe the type and pitch of the roof?
4. Are there any significant features like buildings, trees, chimneys, etc that would/will shade your solar panels during the day (9am - 3pm) throughout the year?
   No   Yes   (If yes, please explain)
5. How far away do you estimate the solar module array will be away from the batteries? (What distance affects)
   Ft
6. Do you have a safe, well protected and well ventilated space/room to store the batteries? Please describe.

8.Will the system be used year round? 

9.In which season do you consume the most energy 

10. Do you use electric heat in your application? (Why?)

11. Do you plan to use energy efficient (Energy Star) appliances, lighting, etc?

12. Do you plan to use other renewable energy (sources in conjunction with this solar electric system? (wind, hydro power, solar thermal, etc...)

13. Do you plan to expand your system in the future? (additional family members on the way, home addition, etc.)

14. What AC voltages will you need.

15. In the event of cloudy weather (no/limited solar charging), how many days of backup power would you need/want?

16. If using DC voltages, what voltage(s) are required?