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@Domon

Nexus Escape 150-Watt Battery Powered Inverter Generator

dumbz. Buy a 2000 watt inverter($120), add a 1000 amp deep dwell battery($110). Optional 100 watt solar panel - $100 with invertor
 
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150 watts? That's gonna run fuck all. Also seems stupid expensive for what it is, considering how cheap these things are:

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Got one of these for 100 canadian pesos a few years back.
 
@fly you might really appreciate this emporia vue if you care about your energy usage at all. The exported CSVs are great. Im gonna write a bunch of analytics. Just from looking at hte data loosely, i think a hybrid heat pump water heater would pay for itself super quickly.

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@Domon, I wonder If I could whack that Emporio stuff up with the nerd info our Enphase Solar Gateway and Tesla Gateways spits out.

i bet you could, it asked questions about solar arrays and batteries during the setup.

Be aware though, while it well put together, its very very basic to date.
 
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I heard many positive reviews about solar electrical permits. In my house I decided to install cost effective Termoplaza panels from termoplaza.com and don't have any regrets. They do not produce noises, combustion products and there is no burnout of organic substances contained in the air and help me to save money on utility bills. What could be better.
 
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