If you look at historical data, you can kind of forecast the major storms that would knock out power. How often does SM get hit with major storms? How reliable is the grid?
We've lived through some lengthy power outages here on St. Georges Island over the last 30+ years. The longest was from Hurricane Isabel in 2003......11 days.
I saw a deal for the DJI box, 1kWh w/ 2kw output (surge to like 4kw) for $379. I was very tempted, but you have to spend $60 for the MPPT adapter to charge by solar and at the end of the day while it would be kind of cool for running tools off the truck or in the shed (if it wasn't already powered) I don't really have a need.
Probably not that far away. The batteries are still the big expense, but coming down.
This is the infrastructure project the Trump administration needs to tackle. We've been applying band-aids to it for years. Plus it cannot handle the demand for all the data centers companies want to build. I just read an article where someone wants to build a data center next door to Calvert Cliffs so they can plug directly into the power plant bypassing the grid.
We're spending almost 70 grand for the 16kw hybrid system and that does not include the 21kw generator that we already had, and not including the cost of the "pole barn" we built to have a roof suitable for mounting the 40 410W panels.
And we're not done yet...we still need more capacity but ran out of money for now. About 10 more panels, at least 3 more batteries, and a 5kw (peak) wind turbine are all planned.Noice.
Makes my little project seem really inexpensive by comparison.
I spent roughly $6500 for a new Generac 14 kw whole house generator with load shed installed Nov 23, paid another 300 for gas hook up. I thought that was pretty inexpensive, bought the Gen in Delaware 20% off no sales tax.
I've got a 15kw Onan gasoline unit mounted on a truck, 12kw propane-fueled Generac connected to one of our buildings, an 8kw gasoline generator/welder mounted on a a truck, and Honda 2000EU and 3000EU portables. A generator farm....but that's here on SGI where we have grid power. That new hybrid system I referenced is for an entirely off-grid island.
I don't have a need to take care of all the folks you do, but I still have the battery backup, a Honda 3500, A Champion dual-fuel 9000 (6500w running on propane), a homebuilt 1000w/4kwH solar charger, 6 solar panels, and a 2000w inverter for connecting directly to the truck.
Had quite a few neighbors come over and take up all available fridge and freezer space after Isabel. Had a few major outdoor cooking blowouts too!
Sounds like you may be running an all-electric meth lab on SGI.
He did minor in Recreational Pharmacology at Boilermaker U.
Hadda have a backup plan.
