Does my house get enough sun for solar panels? Peak Sun Hours (NZ) Explained | GridFree

A common question when going off grid is 'does my house get enough sun for solar panels?' We often reference peak sun hours when answering this - estimating power generation in relation to them and how that translates to power use. We wanted to demystify how to understand peak sun hours, NZ averages, and the calculations you'll need to properly plan which kit is right for your needs.
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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - What are peak sun hours?
01:07 - How is a peak sun hour used to measure sunlight in a particular location?
02:00 - What does that look like over a whole day?
03:21 - Why do we base our estimates on what you can run on '3 peak sun hours'?
04:17 - How do peak sun hours change across the country?
04:40 - How can you find expected peak sun hours for your location, and your ideal tilt?
05:24 - How do you use these numbers to choose a kit?
07:07 - What do I do if my area has fewer peak sun hours than the average?
08:06 - Get in touch if you have any questions!
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[@eatatjoe69]

This was perfect. Exactly what I was looking for in detail. Thanks a lot

[@GridFreeStore]

Glad we could help! Let us know if you have any other solar-related videos you'd like us to make.

[@tcyy90114]

this is the exactly video that i need for calculating how much power i need for my solar system. great job!

[@GridFreeStore]

Glad we could help!