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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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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...