Appliance
How many solar panels to run a 55-inch TV?
A 55-inch TV uses about 384 Wh a day. At the U.S. average of 4.98 sun hours that takes about 103 W of panels and a 0.47 kWh battery for one day.
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Model used | LG 55QNED85 55-inch TV |
| Daily energy | 384 Wh |
| Basis | 76.9 W × 5 h/day (assumed use) |
| Panel watts (U.S. avg) | 103 W |
| Battery, 1 day | 0.47 kWh |
| Source | manufacturer / ENERGY STAR |
By state
| State | Panel watts |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 78 W |
| Colorado | 90 W |
| Wyoming | 96 W |
| Idaho | 98 W |
| Missouri | 102 W |
| South Dakota | 105 W |
| Montana | 108 W |
| New Jersey | 110 W |
| Maine | 113 W |
| Michigan | 115 W |
| Alaska | 162 W |
Questions
How many solar panels to run a 55-inch TV?
A 55-inch TV uses about 384 Wh a day. At the U.S. average of 4.98 sun hours that takes about 103 W of panels and a 0.47 kWh battery for one day.
Where does the daily energy come from?
76.9 W × 5 h/day (assumed use). ENERGY STAR on-mode power for 55QNED85TU* is 76.9 W at a 54.6-inch viewable diagonal. Standby with the network disconnected is 0.30 W. On-mode power is what the station has to supply while the TV is on.