Appliance
How many solar panels to run a 10,000 Btu window AC?
A 10,000 Btu window AC uses about 5,000 Wh a day. At the U.S. average of 4.98 sun hours that takes about 1,339 W of panels and a 6.17 kWh battery for one day.
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Model used | GE PWJV10 10,000 Btu/h window air conditioner |
| Daily energy | 5,000 Wh |
| Basis | 625 W × 8 h/day (assumed use) |
| Panel watts (U.S. avg) | 1,339 W |
| Battery, 1 day | 6.17 kWh |
| Source | manufacturer / ENERGY STAR |
By state
| State | Panel watts |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,019 W |
| Colorado | 1,178 W |
| Wyoming | 1,244 W |
| Idaho | 1,277 W |
| Missouri | 1,325 W |
| South Dakota | 1,372 W |
| Montana | 1,401 W |
| New Jersey | 1,431 W |
| Maine | 1,465 W |
| Michigan | 1,491 W |
| Alaska | 2,103 W |
Questions
How many solar panels to run a 10,000 Btu window AC?
A 10,000 Btu window AC uses about 5,000 Wh a day. At the U.S. average of 4.98 sun hours that takes about 1,339 W of panels and a 6.17 kWh battery for one day.
Where does the daily energy come from?
625 W × 8 h/day (assumed use). ENERGY STAR lists model PWJV10W**# at 10,000 Btu/h, CEER 16, and 468.8 kWh/year, with a variable-speed compressor. Rated input is 10,000 ÷ 16 = 625 W. 625 × 750 ÷ 1,000 = 468.75, which rounds to the listed 468.8 kWh. Startup watts are not published.