This following worksheet is used to calculate the power consumption of the flow computer and auxiliary devices (radios, etc.) under various conditions. This helps insure the proper size solar panel and battery are selected.
The calculator contains solar radiation data, a solar radiation map, an integrated power map, and the calculator spreadsheet.
Note: In order to run the macros properly, please set your security level to medium. Do this by going into Excel, 'tools', 'macros', and set priority to 'medium'.
Power Calculation Spreadsheet (XLW, 3.33 MB)