Common Misconceptions
There is a lot of confusion and misconceptions about the generation and storage of free energy from the sun. When most people think about solar or other renewable energy sources, they believe that it involves spending tens of thousands of dollars that they will never recoup from their investment. They have been told, sometimes by the people who sell us electricity, that it's too costly or not feasible to go solar. The truth is that going totally solar is not necessary. Also, solar product prices are dropping, while their quality and lifespan are rising, making free solar energy perfect on a smaller specific needs basis.
Just Enough Solar That Anyone Can Afford!
The electricity we buy for our homes and businesses is delivered to us through a complex network called the power grid. The power grid includes all the components that make up electric power, but most think of the grid as the lines and poles that carry and connect the electricity to our homes and businesses. This grid works fine until it shuts off. This is commonly known as the "grid going down". Our country's power grid is aging, and in many areas, it's not being maintained properly and may lead to frequent power outages. Severe storms and other disasters are increasing in frequency. Aftermaths of these storms can bring this power grid down, sometimes for days or weeks at a time.
There's no point in trying to solar power your entire home. Buy an upgradable energy package from Presnell's Renewable Energy just large enough to power the devices you consider most important when the grid goes down or for when you travel. We call this "just enough solar that anyone can afford", and that saves you a lot of money and a lot of aggravation. If used regularly, our home and business packages can save you enough money off your electricity bill to pay for their purchase costs, and we'll show you how to do that the easy way. Also, tax credits may be available too. When you desire more free energy, we can easily upgrade your package anytime. If you are a DIY person, we source and supply high-quality components and products, so you can save a lot of money and do it yourself.
There's no point in trying to solar power your entire home. Buy an upgradable energy package from Presnell's Renewable Energy just large enough to power the devices you consider most important when the grid goes down or for when you travel. We call this "just enough solar that anyone can afford", and that saves you a lot of money and a lot of aggravation. If used regularly, our home and business packages can save you enough money off your electricity bill to pay for their purchase costs, and we'll show you how to do that the easy way. Also, tax credits may be available too. When you desire more free energy, we can easily upgrade your package anytime. If you are a DIY person, we source and supply high-quality components and products, so you can save a lot of money and do it yourself.
Determine What You Want to Power
To make it easier for you to choose the size solar package or solar generator you need, we have divided typical devices people use every day into four groups based on their wattage requirements. Group 1 devices include all devices that require from 1 up to 300 continuous watts per hour. Group 2 devices include all devices from 1 up to 1,500 continuous watts per hour. Group 3 devices include all devices from 1 up to 3,000 continuous watts per hour. Group 4 includes all devices from 1 up to 5,000 continuous watts per hour.
Different manufacturers may use different wattages for the same type device. Look at each device’s label for specific output wattage, voltage and amp requirements. If only output volts and amps are shown, simply multiply the output volts times the output amps to determine the output wattage requirements per hour. For example, if a cell phone charger shows Output: 5 volts DC, 2.5 Amps, you would multiply 5 x 2.5 to learn that this charger uses 12.5 watts per hour.
Different manufacturers may use different wattages for the same type device. Look at each device’s label for specific output wattage, voltage and amp requirements. If only output volts and amps are shown, simply multiply the output volts times the output amps to determine the output wattage requirements per hour. For example, if a cell phone charger shows Output: 5 volts DC, 2.5 Amps, you would multiply 5 x 2.5 to learn that this charger uses 12.5 watts per hour.
Group 1 Devices - Up to 300 Total Watts per Hour
Cell Phone Chargers; Tablet Chargers; Laptop Computer; Mac Book Pro; iPad; Small Household Fans; Clock Radio; Stereo; Small Inkjet Printer; TV 32” LED or LCD; Blue Ray or DVD Player; Satellite Dish/Cable Receiver; Wireless Headphones and Speakers; Xbox/Wii; Wi-Fi Transmitter; (under 300 Watts); Some Medical Devices (under 300 Watts); 12v DC Lighting; 12v DC Appliances and Devices (under 300 Watts). Note: You can use multiple devices at the same time provided the total wattage does not exceed 300 continuous watts.
Best Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 400 Lithium Portable Power Station;
Good Choice: Goal Zero® USB Power Banks; Goal Zero® Sherpa 100AC Power Bank; Goal Zero® Yeti 150 Portable Power Station; DIY Solar Kits; Presnell's Pocket, Purse & Pack Portable Solar Energy Package
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Typical run times for Group 1 Devices: Cell phone 8-20 charges; Laptop up to 5 charges; Mini Fridge 1-5 hours; Small Digital TV 1-3 hours; 12-volt, 15-watt LED light up to 20 hours.
Best Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 400 Lithium Portable Power Station;
Good Choice: Goal Zero® USB Power Banks; Goal Zero® Sherpa 100AC Power Bank; Goal Zero® Yeti 150 Portable Power Station; DIY Solar Kits; Presnell's Pocket, Purse & Pack Portable Solar Energy Package
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Typical run times for Group 1 Devices: Cell phone 8-20 charges; Laptop up to 5 charges; Mini Fridge 1-5 hours; Small Digital TV 1-3 hours; 12-volt, 15-watt LED light up to 20 hours.
Group 2 Devices - Up to 1,500 Total Watts per Hour
Everything in Group 1 plus Desktop Computer with Monitor; Can Opener; Box Fan; Ceiling Fan; Aquarium; Drill; Jigsaw; Laser Printer; Coffee Maker; Blender; Hot Plate; Toaster Oven; Toaster; Vacuum Cleaner; Electric Heater (1,500 max watts); Furnace Fan; Photo Strobe; Clothes Washing Machine (1,500 watt max); Disc Sander; Band Saw; Electric Chain Saw; Dishwasher; CPAP Machines, Oxygen Concentrators and Other Medical Devices (under 1,500 Watts); 12v 15cu.ft. Refrigerator/Freezer; 12v Lighting; 12v Appliances and Devices (under 1,500 Watts). Note: You can use multiple devices at the same time provided the total wattage does not exceed 1,500 continuous watts.
Best Choice: Presnell’s Essential Power Package; Presnell's Advanced Builder DIY Solar Energy Kit; Goal Zero® Yeti 1400 Lithium Portable Power Station
Good Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 1000 Lithium Portable Power Station; Goal Zero® Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station; Renogy Lycan Powerbox Solar Power Generator; Presnell's Protector Solar Energy Package
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Devices that use over 1,200 watts of power can run batteries down very quickly, if not equipped with adequate battery storage and solar input. Typical run times for Group 2 Devices: Cell phone up to 50 charges; Tablet up to 37 charges; Laptop up to 15 charges; Refrigerator 4-8 hours; 32” LCD TV 10 hours; 12-volt, 15-watt LED light up to 100 hours.
Best Choice: Presnell’s Essential Power Package; Presnell's Advanced Builder DIY Solar Energy Kit; Goal Zero® Yeti 1400 Lithium Portable Power Station
Good Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 1000 Lithium Portable Power Station; Goal Zero® Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station; Renogy Lycan Powerbox Solar Power Generator; Presnell's Protector Solar Energy Package
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Devices that use over 1,200 watts of power can run batteries down very quickly, if not equipped with adequate battery storage and solar input. Typical run times for Group 2 Devices: Cell phone up to 50 charges; Tablet up to 37 charges; Laptop up to 15 charges; Refrigerator 4-8 hours; 32” LCD TV 10 hours; 12-volt, 15-watt LED light up to 100 hours.
Group 3 Devices - Up to 3,000 Total Watts per Hour
Everything in Group 1 & 2 plus a Keurig; Microwave; Waffle Iron; Electric Skillet; Hair Dryer; Full-Size Refrigerator; Table Saw; Circular Saw; Shop Vac; Airless Sprayer; Well Pump (up to 1/3HP); Sump Pump (up to 1/2HP); Freezer AC Upright 15cu.ft.; Refrigerator 16-20cu.ft.. Note: You can use multiple devices at the same time provided the total wattage does not exceed 3,000 continuous watts.
Best Choice: Presnell’s Protector Power Package; Goal Zero® Yeti 3000 Lithium Portable Power Station; Presnell's Advanced Builder DIY Solar Energy Kit
Good Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 1400 Lithium Portable Power Station; Presnell's Premium Solar Energy Package
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Devices that use over 1,200 watts of power can run batteries down very quickly, if not equipped with adequate battery storage and solar input. Typical run times for Group 3 Devices: Cell phone up to 150 charges; Tablet up to 110 charges; Laptop up to 50 charges; Refrigerator up to 12 hours; 32” LCD TV 30 hours; 12-volt, 15-watt LED light up to 200 hours.
Best Choice: Presnell’s Protector Power Package; Goal Zero® Yeti 3000 Lithium Portable Power Station; Presnell's Advanced Builder DIY Solar Energy Kit
Good Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 1400 Lithium Portable Power Station; Presnell's Premium Solar Energy Package
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Devices that use over 1,200 watts of power can run batteries down very quickly, if not equipped with adequate battery storage and solar input. Typical run times for Group 3 Devices: Cell phone up to 150 charges; Tablet up to 110 charges; Laptop up to 50 charges; Refrigerator up to 12 hours; 32” LCD TV 30 hours; 12-volt, 15-watt LED light up to 200 hours.
Group 4 Devices - Up to 5,000 Total Watts per Hour
Everything in Group 1, 2 & 3 plus an Air Compressor; Well Pump (up to 1/2HP); Air Conditioner (5,000 – 10,000 BTU); Central Air (under 5,000 Watts). Note: You can use multiple devices at the same time provided the total wattage does not exceed 5,000 continuous watts.
Best Choice: Presnell’s Premium Power Package; Presnell's Master Builder DIY Solar Energy Kit; Presnells Power Train Portable Solar Energy Package
Good Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 3000 Lithium Portable Power Station; Presnell's Protector Power Package;
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Devices that use over 1,200 watts of power can run batteries down very quickly, if not equipped with adequate battery storage and solar input. Typical run times for Group 4 Devices: Air Compressor (2,000 watt) 1 Hour, 50 minutes; Circular Saw (15 Amp, 1,800 watt) 2 Hours; LCD TV 32” 75 Hours (with no solar input) (Indefinitely with Solar Input); 8 - LED string of lights, 12 volt, 15-watt– up to 42 hours.
Best Choice: Presnell’s Premium Power Package; Presnell's Master Builder DIY Solar Energy Kit; Presnells Power Train Portable Solar Energy Package
Good Choice: Goal Zero® Yeti 3000 Lithium Portable Power Station; Presnell's Protector Power Package;
How Long Will It Run? Typical run times vary based on device, battery bank size and amount of solar power input. Devices that use over 1,200 watts of power can run batteries down very quickly, if not equipped with adequate battery storage and solar input. Typical run times for Group 4 Devices: Air Compressor (2,000 watt) 1 Hour, 50 minutes; Circular Saw (15 Amp, 1,800 watt) 2 Hours; LCD TV 32” 75 Hours (with no solar input) (Indefinitely with Solar Input); 8 - LED string of lights, 12 volt, 15-watt– up to 42 hours.