Off-Grid System Sizing Studio
Apex Off-Grid Power Solutions
License: EC-948102 • Phone: (800) 555-0199
Bear Creek Cabin Off-Grid Design
Date: October 2026
Highland Mountain Retreat LLC
Parcel 14B, Bear Creek Canyon, CO
Denver, CO (High Elevation/Sunny Winter)
Winter Design Insolation: 3.85 PSH/day (December)
Contractor & Client Proposal Metadata
Design Load Profile & Energy Budget
Calculated continuous demand and inductive motor surge requirements
| Equipment / Appliance | Watts | Surge Factor | Hours/Day | Daily Wh | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 HP Submersible Well Pump | 1400W | 4.2x | 2 hrs | 2,800 Wh | |
| Residential Refrigerator | 160W | 3x | 10 hrs | 1,600 Wh | |
| Starlink Terminal + Router | 75W | 1x | 24 hrs | 1,800 Wh | |
| Mini-Split Heat Pump | 1200W | 1.6x | 8 hrs | 9,600 Wh |
15.8 kWh/day
Continuous: 2835W7,315 W
Inverter: 24000W (PASS)87.04 kWh
17 × 5.12 kWh modules5.13 kWdc
12 × 450W modulesEquipment Schedule & Proposal Pricing
Itemized bill of materials with balance-of-system & commissioning labor
| Item Classification | Specification | Qty | Warranty | Cost Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Inverter System | Sol-Ark 15K All-In-One Hybrid | 1 | 10 Years | $6,850 |
| Energy Storage Bank | EG4 LL-S 48V 100Ah Server Rack (5.12kWh) (87.04 kWh total) | 17 | 10 Years | $23,783 |
| Photovoltaic Field | REC Group Alpha Pure-RX 450W Bifacial (5.13 kWdc) | 12 | 25 Years | $3,180 |
| Balance of System (BOS) | Ground mount racking, rapid shutdown, DC/AC disconnects, conduit & wire | 5400 W | Standard | $2,430 |
| Installation & Commissioning | Certified electrical labor, system programming, commissioning & signoff | 5400 W | 2 Yr Labor | $4,590 |
$58,333
Installer Gross Profit: $17,500 (30%)-$17,500
IRC Section 25D Residential Energy Credit$40,833
Effective net cost post-incentiveScope & Notes: Includes complete turn-key mounting, certified wire runs, and off-grid commissioning.
NEC Article 690 String Engineering Verification: Array configured for 4 to 8 modules per MPPT series string, verified for continuous operation from -20°C ambient winter low to 65°C cell summer ceiling.
Authorized Installer Signature
Date: ________________________
Client Acceptance Signature
Date: ________________________