TJC
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- First Name
- Tony
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- Aug 28, 2020
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- North Carolina
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- 93 Miata, 05 Ranger 4x4, 20 Ranger 4x4, 23 CX-5
That is a good idea. I like it a lot. I like the idea of my Honda EU7000I safe in a trailer ready to use. Then having panels and battery bank integrated into the system is a big plus.I have been looking into a permanent solar backup system using rack mount batteries in the basement and roof mounted panels. After researching the costs involved, building and electrical permits, tax increases, and insurance issues I have now changed my mind. New plan is to start with an old equipment trailer I have and make a portable power source that is Mobil and has zero extra expenses. By not ground or roof mounting anything and just plugging into my generator input on the house no taxes, regulations, or building permits. Plan now is a heavily insulated power room built on the trailer with batteries and inverter with fold out solar panel racks. Also my 15 kw gas generator for fast recharges when there isn't enough sun will be mounted on it. Will have enough output to charge an ev when not needed. Hopefully next spring I will have things together and start. With a 15 year lifespan at 80% discharge the batteries should out live me.
Do you plan on going total free of utility power? This would be even less complicated from a legal/gov perspective.
I have often wondered how those folks with panels on the roof will replace the roof in 20 years. Well, I know how they will do it, but the cost will be excessive.
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