Remote Work Power Calculator
Size your off-grid power system for full-time remote work. Select your devices, set daily hours, and get battery bank, solar, and generator recommendations.
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Select your devices and daily usage
Check each device you use for work. Drag the slider to set hours per day.
Understanding Your Results
What is 80% DoD?
Depth of Discharge (DoD) is how much of a battery's capacity you can use before recharging. LiFePO4 lithium batteries can safely discharge to 80% without degrading battery life. Discharging deeper shortens the total number of charge cycles. The calculator reserves 20% as unusable, so your battery bank is sized larger than your raw energy need.
Why does solar need a safety factor?
The 1.25× safety factor accounts for panel inefficiency, wiring losses, charge controller conversion loss, partial shading, and days with less-than-peak sun. Without it, you'd be undersized every time clouds roll in. This calculator uses your region's average — you can still run short on consecutive overcast days, which is where a generator backup earns its keep.
Want the full breakdown?
Read the detailed guide on sizing a power system for remote work — including component recommendations, battery chemistry comparison, and wiring basics.
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