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Originally Posted by NachtRitter
Wish I could find it again, but I just recently read an article where some construction sites were using solar + battery power systems as an alternative to running generators (obviously in locations where the power companies hadn't run any power yet). Something along these lines: Mobile Solar Power: Diesel Generator Alternative
If it's going to be used only once a year or less, with no other usage at all, you're right... no point in owning it. But if it could be used for other things, it could be worth it... UPS for a portion of your house's power, construction power supply, camping power supply, portable power in case of disaster, etc. |
You could build a battery boost trailer and put say several 213 watt pannels on it.
Only problem is the battery boost trailer would very expensive and each 213w panel that only collects about 1kwh/day would add about $500 to the cost?
(I am not sure what they cost these days, not too long ago it was about 3 cents per watt)
Besides cost only other problem I see is if you use LiFePO4 batteries they do not like to be charged when they are around 20'F or cooler.
By don't like I mean the annode or cathode gets damaged during charging and up to 20% of capacity can be lost in one charging cycle.
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