Examples
Three real off-grid setups
Concrete starting points. Each was sized with the same method the calculator uses — load them as presets and adjust to your own gear.
Weekend van
Fridge, LED lights, roof fan, phone charging, water pump
- Daily use
- ~600 Wh/day
- Battery
- 100 Ah @ 12V LiFePO4 (1.3 kWh)
- Solar
- 200 W
- Controller
- 20–30 A MPPT
- Inverter
- Not needed (all DC) — or a small 300W for a laptop
Full-time van
Fridge, lights, fan, Starlink, laptop, water pump, occasional induction cooking
- Daily use
- ~1,900 Wh/day
- Battery
- 200 Ah @ 12V LiFePO4 (2.6 kWh)
- Solar
- 600 W
- Controller
- 60 A MPPT
- Inverter
- 2,000 W pure sine (for the induction hob)
Off-grid cabin
Full fridge, lights, TV, laptop, Starlink, water pump, washing machine, tools
- Daily use
- ~3,500 Wh/day
- Battery
- 300–400 Ah @ 24V LiFePO4 (7–10 kWh)
- Solar
- 1,200 W
- Controller
- 60–80 A MPPT
- Inverter
- 3,000 W pure sine
Size your own
These are averages — your fridge, sun and habits differ. Get numbers for your exact setup.
Open the calculator →Planning estimates only; follow local electrical code and consult a professional for complex builds.