Solar Powered Washing Machine

Can I run my washing machine on solar?

A washing machine is one of the easiest appliances to run on solar power. Energy per cycle: 0.5-2kWh (depending on temperature). A 4kW solar system generates 2-4kWh during peak midday hours. So: run your wash between 10am-2pm and it is powered almost entirely by solar. Cost per cycle on grid: 12-49p. Cost on solar: FREE. Annual saving (5 washes/week): £30-£60/yr. Smart approach: use a timer delay to start mid-morning, or a smart plug connected to your solar monitoring app. Wash at 30°C when possible — uses 0.5kWh (half the energy of 60°C).