Running an A/C with solar power is entirely possible, practical, and advantageous since it will allow you to use air conditioning without increasing the power consumption for your electricity bill. Everyone dreams of free, sun-powered air conditioning. As an engineer, I'm here to tell you it's not only possible—it's getting easier. But you have to respect the physics. This is the definitive guide to doing it right. My name is Suhas, and as someone who designs and builds off-grid power. The solar air conditioner&32;can either take up to 15-amps and 300 VDC,&32;or it can take 11-amps at 220&32;VAC at 50-Hz,&32;and it is currently connected to 6-305 watt Victron solar panels in series. Traditional AC units operate on alternating current (AC) electricity, while solar panels generate direct current (DC) electricity. Photovoltaic (PV) modules are very powerful, and are capable of running A/C units, delivering enough power to cool rooms for several hours using solar power. This is especially true, coming from New Hampshire—I'm a cold weather guy and here in North Carolina, it gets hot! An AC unit is critical, even if you're running on solar power. Well, Charlotte's heat really.