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I've been looking into off grid power systems lately, and I think I've narrowed my choices down to an Ecoflow Pro Ultra, and expanding the battery system as financials allow.

I plan on having two solar panel systems, a collection of portable panels, and a static array of panels in the back yard from the secondhand market.

I already have a backup generator, but gas and propane are still a finite resource.

The Pro Ultra, isn't exactly easy to move around, but it's a hell of a lot more portable than a home brew solution.

Logically I'm planning on getting the hookups to my home breaker panel and shifting more electrical use to off peak hours and use the savings to finance expansion. Peak hour electric here ranges from 6c/kWH to 45c/kWH.

I've been looking into off grid power systems lately, and I think I've narrowed my choices down to an Ecoflow Pro Ultra, and expanding the battery system as financials allow. I plan on having two solar panel systems, a collection of portable panels, and a static array of panels in the back yard from the secondhand market. I already have a backup generator, but gas and propane are still a finite resource. The Pro Ultra, isn't exactly easy to move around, but it's a hell of a lot more portable than a home brew solution. Logically I'm planning on getting the hookups to my home breaker panel and shifting more electrical use to off peak hours and use the savings to finance expansion. Peak hour electric here ranges from 6c/kWH to 45c/kWH.

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You had better look into the cycle count of those batteries and how quickly they will degrade...

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The 80%SOH is 35000 full drain cycles. Sunshine ain't really a problem here, and I was planning on building it out for no more than a 50% drain each cycle to extend the cycle life. LiFePo4 batteries, and I have a nice air conditioned nook to house everything.

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Thats what the manufacturer states. You better look for the opinion of consumers. If its good they'll state it.

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Anker has some nice products.

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Take a look at

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Nice, I like it. Ill have to remember that for when I move (hopefully soon). I don't want to bother putting in a system where I am now and it probably would not really add to the value of the property enough to do it. People here have solar systems that don't have a battery bank or transfer switch then they are confused why their power is out when the grid is down.

Understand what you are buying before you install it morons...

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Yes. Also, "solar" companies are not interested in selling off-grid systems.

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Yeah, most of them are not actually selling anything. They are leasing it to you and they get paid when it is hooked to the grid. They are "power companies" that try to convince you to put panels on your roof and to modify your stuff so they can get a pay-off from feeding into the grid. They make less in subsidies for a "off grid" system from what I understand.

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I considered this, and did some research with the local power company, city and my home-owners insurance, the resounding answer I kept getting was I would lose coverage and face some fines if I build my own system and connect it to the grid. :/

I'm not great with a soldering iron.

Would save a ton of money if I were...

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I'm putting together an EG4 based system. I have 3, 48 volt batteries, 3k watt inverter/ charge controller and 4k watt worth of panels. Just a few more things to get before I'm ready to put it together. All from SignatureSolar.com

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I've been looking into this as well even if its just for a big-ass-battery that I can plug things like a refrigerator and freezer into just to keep food from going bad and with a solar panel or some that can be daisy chained to re-charge since its probably grid-down. Ecoflow is on the top of my list at the moment.

Also looking at multi fuel generators. Still have not bought any of the above yet though.

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Glad I'm not the only one. I like the utility of the Delta Pro, but from a logistics point I'm having a hard time arguing with the Ultra. It seems to me that the solar input is the real bottle neck in terms of sustainability. I got a generator after a bad weather issue, and quickly realized it was a bad investment after the fact. Gasoline spoils too quick, it's too damn loud, and I can't fit it, and other important shit in my car if I need to leave.

I keep finding solar on Sale, and some life changes are getting my ass in gear.