Anonymous
@DB Yes, I want a battery bank or maybe a Tesla Powerwall. I’m assuming that you need to be grid connected for when you have excess generated power. No, don’t expect to be able to run the A/C, refrigerator, freezer or electric hot water heaters without getting that from the grid.
What I want to run: CPAP machine, alarm system including surveillance cameras and monitor, small refrigerator for insulin, ham and other radios, small TV and satellite receiver for news, Internet router (possible backup satellite Internet connection), Recharge: laptop(s), tablets, cell phones, tools, flashlight batteries, etc., laptop monitor, and a few lights. Yard lights, but not after the SHTF. So, what have I left out?
Haven’t yet thought about subsides. I’m retired so I’m not sure if tax credits would help me much. What would be the reasons for not taking a subsidy if it was available to me?