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Determining your energy consumption

Two methods for determining energy consumption are available.

 

Option 1 - look at current electricity bill

To determine your energy consumption you can look at your electricity bill and get your average daily energy usage, usually measured in kilowatts (kWh) and enter it here:

 

Average daily energy consumption: kWh (Average Australian households use about 16 kWh per day, source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1995)

 


 

Option 2 - don't have current electricity bill or plan on changing energy consumption

If you do not have your electricity bill, or plan on changing your energy consumption, (hopefully by using energy efficient appliances) you can fill out the load analysis tables below.

 

Electrical Load Analysis

The load analysis will assist you in determining your load and calculating energy use. It lists power requirements (loads) of typical lights and appliances used in the various rooms of your house.

 

Correct power ratings (in watts) should be obtained from the nameplates or manufacturer’s literature, or by contacting the manufacturer.

 

The total energy consumed per day is calculated by multiplying the rating of the appliances by the number of hours that they are used. It is measured in watt-hours per day.

 

  • Add ALL the appliances that you plan to power with this renewable energy system.
  • Click the "proceed to next step" button located near the bottom of the page.

    Tip: 24 hours = 1440 mins, 12 hours = 720 mins, etc

 

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