how many solar panels would I need to power a 1440 sq. ft. apartment w/ four bedrooms and how big should it be

2 Responses to how many solar panels would I need to power a 1440 sq. ft. apartment w/ four bedrooms and how big should it be

1. AdamBeaz says:

   February 28, 2011 at 9:39 pm

   First off, if it is an apartment, you have no right to add solar panels to the roof unless you own it. Considering your circumstances, it sounds like you are renting, so I wouldn’t recommend it unless you work out a deal with your landlord.

   To find out how much you need, use this calculator:
   http://www.neutralexistence.com/resources/neutral-existence-solar-estimator/
2. srikanth GP says:

   February 28, 2011 at 9:42 pm

   Its not only solar panels you need, but also a battery and a UPS or Invertor, all these makes your lighting system work, anyway assuming you need 5lights, 1fan & 1TV for a back up of 4hrs, you need 1no 70watts solar panel, 1no 12v 120AH Battery and 1no 500VA UPS or invertor. But as our friend already answered you need to check out if it is an apartment.