SUNRNR solar generator
SUNRNR of Virginia
, Inc.  
("Sun Runner")

What Will A SUNRNR Run?  Watts, Hours, Endurance

Helpful Tips in Understanding Power Consumption:

  • Devices that create heat (or remove heat) are highest in power consumption   (iron = bad, but 48" TV = good).
  • Electrical devices have a data plate somewhere, usually under or behind or even on cord. It usually states input voltage (100-120 or 200-240), amp/load rating, and/or maximum Watts. The voltage tells you if you'll need a SUN110 or SUN220. The Watts are really Watt-hours (ie. how many Watts you'll use every hour if you run the device at full power constantly).
  • If Watts are not provided, you can calculate them by multiplying Volts times Amps.
  • Watts listed are maximum - a refrigerator might use 300W while compressor is running (can hear it) and 5W the rest of the time (Might average 50W/hr). Also true of variable power devices like stereos, ovens, computers, etc.
  • That big yellow EnergyStar sticker has the best information (W/yr) for averaging consumption over time (W/hr = W/yr divided by 365 divided by 24).
  • (1kW = 1000W)

Reference the typical energy consumption of various appliances listed below.

Please see
Energy Requirement Worksheet under Uses/Applications to help analyze your personal requirements.


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Power Outage, Emergency Power, Solar Backup



Ice? Hurricane? Tornado? Lightning? Traffic accident? Rolling brownout? Earthquake?
Unfortunate curious raccoon (took out a square mile here :) ? Other?

Americans are provided an incredibly and, for the time being, cheap utility grid system. When it fails temporarily, what do you want to run and for how long? (All numbers are for example only - your devices and usage may vary.)

Example #1) Here we'll let a SUNRNR get us through one full day in Florida, summer, off the grid ...
EnergyStar Refrigerator    50 W/hr (avg)   24 hr   =   1200 W
Ceiling Fan, high speed      75 W/hr           16 hr   =   1200 W
Lights (2 "60W" LED)           6 W/hr            3 hr   =      18 W
Phone Charger                  14 W/hr          0.5 hr   =       7 W
Computer/Radio/TV          150 W/hr            1 hr   =     150 W
                                                                         2575 W
Oops, a SUNRNR only stores 2000W! However, with only one solar panel (130W/hr) and 8 hours of sun (or wind) after the storm, you've possibly gained over 800W and can cover your "debt" with Watts to spare. Now add a Power Module and 3 more solar panels, and you'll have it made in comfort.

Example #2) Next, same as above, but now ice like in Arkansas last Jan ...
Lower fridge requirements to 30W/hr because of colder temps, change fan into heater at 750W/hr for 7 hours (720 + 5250 + 18 + 7 + 150 = 6145 W)

This will require a previously-charged SUNRNR main unit and Power Module and four panels in sun for 5 winter hours (4000 W in units + ~2200 W from panels) to cover outage. Still better than the gallons of gas burned, if you can get gas, and the units can be inside with no noise and no danger!

Example #3) Lastly, localized outages, one night of storm cleanup, power tools in Kansas ...
Electric Chain Saw           1200 W/hr       1.5 hr total run time  =   1800 W
2 LED SpotLights                10 W/hr        10 hr                      =    100 W
One SUNRNR! Ready to recharge the next day.

 

 

 

 

Off Grid (Intentional),  No Grid (None Available),  Decrease Grid Usage (Supplemental)

 

grid

 

off grid, cabin

utilities

cabin, well pump, outbuilding


Weekend Cabin or RV
Small Fridge                40 W/hr      40 hr    =    1600 W
3 LED Lights               11 W/hr        6 hr    =       66 W
Fan                           35 W/hr      12 hr    =     420 W
Skillet                     1000 W/hr     0.5 hr    =     500 W
TV and Wii                200 W/hr        2 hr    =     400 W
                                                                  2986 W 
Charging while you're out hunting or while driving will cover the difference.  PS  We highly recommend a crock pot as the most-energy-efficient cooking method!!!        

Tailgate Party
3 Strings LED Lights     13 W/hr        3 hr    =       39 W
Blender/coffee pot     350 W/hr        1 hr    =      350 W
Crock Pot                  70 W/hr        3 hr   =      210 W
Bubble Maker                4 W/hr        3 hr    =       12 W
                                                                   611 W
That's not enough to make a SUNRNR sweat ... let's add a hand-warming space heater for that Dec 8pm game at Virginia Tech (600 W/hr for 2 hr)
PS  We can powdercoat your box in one of many team colors!!  (See Products/Pricing page)

Outbuilding or Construction Site
Lights                        10 W/hr         2 hr    =       20 W
Lawn Tools                500 W/hr        2 hr    =    1000 W
(or Power Tools         1000 W/hr        2 hr    =    2000 W)
Charge while working and you can forget those extension cords or temporary lines to the site.

Remote Well Pump
220 VAC 1HP Well Pump    2000 W/hr    0.5 hr/day    =    1000 W/day
Perfect use for a dedicated SUN220 with two panels.

Eco-Resort
Replace all gas generators with solar generators and never haul gas cans again.  And no noise!

Reduce Grid Usage
Take a couple kiloWatts off your utility bill each day.
 

Typical energy consumption of various appliances.   (printable pdf)

Air Conditioner, compressor on
(tiny window - central) 

600 -3500 watts

AC Fan - Blower - Central

500 watts

Aquarium Air Pump

5 watts

Battery Charger

220 watts

Blanket

150 watts

Blender

330 watts

Bug Killer Lights

15-40 watts

Can Opener

220 watts

Clock

2 watts

Clock Radio

10 watts

Coffee (Keep warm)

100 watts

Coffee Maker (making coffee)

1000 watts

Computer - Desktop
(with monitor, accessories)

300-400 watts

Computer - Desktop
(with accessories, sleeping)

1-20 watts

Computer - Laptop

60 watts

Convection Oven

1500 watts

Cordless Appliance Recharger

6 watts

Crock Pot Cooker (Low-High)

70-150 watts

Curling Iron (hair)

40 watts

Deep Fryer

1400 watts

Dishwasher

1200 watts

Dishwasher - heats water

3600 watts

Dryer - Clothes

5500 watts

Dryer - Clothes (portable)

1200 watts

Dryer - Hair

1200 watts

Evaporative Cooler

400 watts

Fan - Attic

400 watts

Fan - Industrial, Box

400 watts

Fan - Ceiling (size, speed)

25-150 watts

Fan - Exhaust

200 watts

Fan - Portable 12"-20"

60-180 watts

Food Processor

400 watts

Food Waste Disposer

800 watts

Freezer

250-500 watts

Furnace - Electric(size, climate)

8000-26000 watts

Furnace - Gas, Blower

750 watts

Garage Door Opener 1/4-1/2 hp w/light

250-500 watts

Grill - Outdoor

1600 watts

Heat Lamp

250 watts

Heater - Portable Space(size,high,low)

750-1500 watts

Heating Pad

60 watts

Hedge Clipper

300 watts

Hot Tub Heater

6000 watts

Hot Tub Pump, 1½ HP

1800 watts

Humidifier

90 watts

Ice Maker (self-contained)

350 watts

Iron

1100 watts

Lawn Mower

750 watts

Lawn Trimmer

460 watts

Light Bulb - Fluorescent w/ ballast

40 watts

Light Bulb - Incandescent

40-100 watts

Light Bulb - 60W CFL

18 watts

Light Bulb - 60W LED      

3 watts

Light Bulb - Spot Light

150-300 watts

Light Bulb - LED Spot Light

5 watts

Microwave Oven

1000-1500 watts

Mixer

220 watts

Oven - Double

17000 watts

Oven - Self Cleaning Feature

3500 watts

Oven - Single

12000 watts

Paint Sprayer

110 watts

Power Tools - Bench Grinder

370 watts

Power Tools - Chain Saw

1200 watts

Power Tools - Circular Saw

1320 watts

Power Tools - Drill, Jig Saw

360 watts

Power Tools - Portable Tool Charger

5 watts

Power Tools - Sander, Belt

500 watts

Power Tools - Sander, Pad

360 watts

Power Tools - Scroll Saw

420 watts

Power Tools - Soldering Gun

600 watts

Power Tools - Soldering Iron

20 watts

Radio

15 watts

Refrigerator & Freezer auto def
(compressor on)

400-625 watts

Refrigerator & Freezer
(compressor not running)

5 watts

Refrigerator & Freezer (avg)

57-160 watts

Refrigerator 12 cu. Ft. Single Door

225 watts

Roaster

1425 watts

Sewing Machine

120 watts

Shaver

15 watts

Skillet

1250 watts

Smoke Detector

2 watts

Sound Equip - Component System

500 watts

Sound Equip - Record Player

50 watts

Sound Equip - Stereo/Amplifier Unit

240 watts

Stove - Range burner

800 watts

Sump Pump - 1/6 HP

880 watts

Swimming Pool Filter Pump 1½ HP

1800 watts

Swimming Pool Sweep Pump ¾ HP

900 watts

Telephone Answering Machine

9 watts

Telephone Cordless

6 watts

Television - CRT

150 watts

Television - Large Plasma

300 watts

Television -  LCD (size)

100-300 watts

TV HD cable box

45 watts

Toaster

1200 watts

Toaster-Broiler Oven

1500 watts

Vacuum Cleaner

740 watts

Vaporizer

30-660 watts

Video Game Boxes

200 watts

Waffle Iron

1400 watts

Washer

840 watts

Water Heater

4500 watts

Well Pump

1000-2000 watts

Whirlpool Bath 1/4-3/4 HP

250-750 watts

Wii

18 watts

Wok

1000 watts

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