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Renewable

Power

System

Design and Cost: Off-Grid


Off-grid systems are designed for those who are living or building beyond the power line.
Complete the following Off-Grid Power System Questionnaire appropriately and return it to us via mail or
fax. Upon receipt of the completed paperwork, Vermont Solar Engineering will prepare a free system design &
quote.
Vermont Solar Engineering Fax: 802-863-7908 431 Pine Street, Suite 104 Burlington, Vermont 05401

Vermont Solar Engineering 431 Pine Street, Suite 104 Burlington, Vermont 05401 802-863-1202 Fax: 802-8637908

Power System Questionnaire: OffGrid


Name ________________________________________________ Phone
________________________________________ Address
________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Home description Age: . new construction . existing structure Use pattern: . year-round . summer . winter .
intermittent

full-time

Site potential:

Elements:

southern exposure

windy locationLimitation:

(valley location, wooded area, ect.)

local climate/geographies which may limit available sun?

3. Heating system:

Methods:

hot air

hot water

radiant floor

wood

other

to be decidedFuel: _____________________ BTU rating:

____________________ Blower / pump size: (H.P., amps, and/or watts) _________________

4. Appliances & major household loads


Stove: fuel _______________________________________ make/model _____________________________________

Refrigerator: size _________ (cu.ft.) kWh/year ______________ make/model _____________________________________


Water heater: fuel _______________________________________ Water pump: voltage ___________ hp ___________

5. Water supply
Existing?:

yes

no Source(s):

spring

well

otherWell data (available from well driller): depth _____________ drawdown

____________________ static water level ____________________


recovery rate __________________ flow rate
___________________________

Existing pump?

yes

no H.P. / volts AC or DC ____________ type ______________________________

6. Existing power
Sources:

utility

generator other: ______________________________If you own a generator, please describe: make

______________________________________ model _____________________________


rated watts __________________________________ fuel _______________________________

Vermont Solar Engineering 431 Pine Street, Suite 104 Burlington, Vermont 05401 802-863-1202 Fax: 802-8637908
Off-Grid Power System Questionnaire [ continued ]

Off-Grid Power Consumption Estimate Complete the power consumption table below . Most appliances list a wattage or
volts & amps on their nameplate. Enter this information in the table. Try to be realistic, and consider winter conditions in
your load estimate. Remember to plan for use of efficient lighting & appliances and non-electric solutions to heavy loads.
Vermont Solar Engineering will be happy to help you in arriving at an accurate estimate.

Electrical Load

Volts x
Amps =
Watts

X Quantity

Total
Watts

Hours
On/Day

Days
On/Wk.

7 Days
per
week

1.1
(AC
only)

= Total Watt
Hrs/Day

Example 1

Kitchen Lights
Example 2

Television

Totals:

15

30

1.1

66

70

70

1.1

55

Vermont Solar Engineering 431 Pine Street, Suite 104 Burlington, Vermont 05401 802-863-1202 Fax: 802-8637908

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