Title reads like at ad, but this is a new way to reach energy independence. I actually have a small EcoFlow device and it’s pretty good for the price.

I hope this tech can be made available in the US soon.

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    5 months ago

    2 problems….

    1. If you forget to turn off the mains, it could really make a lineman unhappy.

    2. Most of these setups require a reprimand dangerous “ suicide cord”

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      5 months ago

      I know enphase micro inverters have “anti-islamding” tech that disables output when they lose grid connection. I would expect any reputable manufacturer to also have the same tech.

      I don’t expect that for backup generators, but the proper way for them is via a transfer switch. You can wire in a properly made cable instead of a suicide cable. The transfer switch would prevent the inlet connector to the house from ever being live. (And since it is a proper cord from the generator, there would be no exposed ends coming from it.)

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        5 months ago

        I agree on all points, but honestly I’d be pretty upset if I got a solar setup that didn’t work when the power was out haha

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          5 months ago

          There is still a solution for that, solar + battery. I would love to have one myself, but solar alone can be a bit expensive on its own.

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              5 months ago

              Yes it is if you read the article, that’s exactly how he had it set up, and then you just have to manually move the battery where power is needed. You just can’t use your wall outlets when there’s an outage.