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re: Would you be interested in a solar-powered home generator?
Posted on 9/18/21 at 12:33 pm to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 9/18/21 at 12:33 pm to SlowFlowPro
These things are typically a joke. But you can build a legit system. Just use real modules and not the garbage these typically come with.
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Posted on 9/18/21 at 12:34 pm to JohnnyKilroy
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I guess the solar roof ain’t quite ready for full prime time just yet, but if Elon was smart he would be down on the gulf coast after every major storm trying to get people to replace their roofs with a solar roof.
The manufacturing process is difficult and they’re trying to figure out how to AKE them in mass quantity. It’s a fricking awesome product though. I just wrapped up an diligence project on it. It’s going to change the dynamic of what houses are favorable for solar.
Posted on 9/18/21 at 12:39 pm to SlowFlowPro
I think it's an interesting expansion on the capabilities of traditional computer UPS systems that have long been in use... basically giving them more power input methods and more output type ports for convenience.
I don't see why they wouldn't be able to keep the basics running in a small house for a relatively short power outage, but would question if they could perform adequately for an extended period. Until battery tech advances, I doubt they'd be a viable option over a large home generator. And I doubt solar/wind charging could possibly keep up with multiple appliances drawing on the unit. But, for apartment / condo owners who don't mind splurging for a robust, glorified UPS to keep the fridge and a few other things running-- and who might have space constraints for running a gas generator-- these look interesting.
Here's another one that's comparable to the one you posted:
EcoFlow Delta Pro
Again, pretty clever to allow for multiple recharging modalities: wall (like a UPS), solar, wind, EV stations (assuming you could get it to a working one with power out), other "smart" generators, etc. And you can sort of daisy chain them to boost voltage to 240v for heavy duty equipment.
Note: I guess these larger systems are a new wave of products as yours is an indiegogo project and the one I linked is a kickstarter project to evolve their line of smaller units they already sell for camping & portable use:
ecoflow
I don't see why they wouldn't be able to keep the basics running in a small house for a relatively short power outage, but would question if they could perform adequately for an extended period. Until battery tech advances, I doubt they'd be a viable option over a large home generator. And I doubt solar/wind charging could possibly keep up with multiple appliances drawing on the unit. But, for apartment / condo owners who don't mind splurging for a robust, glorified UPS to keep the fridge and a few other things running-- and who might have space constraints for running a gas generator-- these look interesting.
Here's another one that's comparable to the one you posted:
EcoFlow Delta Pro
Again, pretty clever to allow for multiple recharging modalities: wall (like a UPS), solar, wind, EV stations (assuming you could get it to a working one with power out), other "smart" generators, etc. And you can sort of daisy chain them to boost voltage to 240v for heavy duty equipment.
Note: I guess these larger systems are a new wave of products as yours is an indiegogo project and the one I linked is a kickstarter project to evolve their line of smaller units they already sell for camping & portable use:
ecoflow
Posted on 9/18/21 at 12:50 pm to epbart
quote:I wonder how well this would work coupled with a small generator that can recharge it overnight, while presumably using less fuel than a generator alone that has to provide surge power.
I don't see why they wouldn't be able to keep the basics running in a small house for a relatively short power outage, but would question if they could perform adequately for an extended period. Until battery tech advances, I doubt they'd be a viable option over a large home generator. And I doubt solar/wind charging could possibly keep up with multiple appliances drawing on the unit. But, for apartment / condo owners who don't mind splurging for a robust, glorified UPS to keep the fridge and a few other things running-- and who might have space constraints for running a gas generator-- these look interesting.
Posted on 9/18/21 at 1:36 pm to SlowFlowPro
NO
Posted on 9/18/21 at 1:41 pm to Korkstand
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miles of copper,
Aluminum
Posted on 9/18/21 at 1:43 pm to AUCE05
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what happens when said storm damages the panel?
If the solar panels are damaged, the roof will be gone. Not worrying about power at that point.
Posted on 9/18/21 at 1:48 pm to SlowFlowPro
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Posted on 9/18/21 at 1:49 pm to tigerstripes
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My power wall failed the first days after storm I have 8kw of useless panels in storm.. Lost contents of freeze. Should have bought new outboard.
What failed? I’m curious because I’ve done a ton of work with these, have 4 myself and have seem very limited failures.
Posted on 9/18/21 at 1:52 pm to SlowFlowPro
A 2400w will be able to run two toasters…. (Average toaster is 1200w)
If ur goal is to be able to run fridge and freezer and a box fan then maybe…..
If ur goal is to be able to run fridge and freezer and a box fan then maybe…..
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