Path-Q Solar

How should solar be sized for a home that will soon add electric cooking?

Answer

Estimate the added cooking load and include it as a future-use scenario, while sizing the system against total annual and seasonal consumption and the home's roof and electrical limits. Do not size from appliance nameplate power alone.

Key points

  • Cooking demand depends on appliance type, usage frequency, household size, and whether gas appliances are removed.
  • Annual energy and peak electrical demand are separate design considerations.
  • The design should also include other imminent loads such as heating, hot water, or EV charging.

What it depends on

  • Cooking appliances being replaced or added
  • Frequency and duration of use
  • Existing usage and seasonal profile
  • Electrical service capacity and solar design limits

Risks and trade-offs

  • Sizing only for cooking may overstate or understate the overall future load.
  • A larger system may not be fully usable if roof or interconnection limits apply.
  • Future-use estimates are uncertain and should be labeled as assumptions.

Information you may need

  • Current utility usage
  • Appliance specifications and expected use
  • Other planned electrification
  • Electrical service and roof constraints

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