Originally Posted by
Alan Lightstone
A propane generator (we have a tank here, but no natural gas available) would be able to power the house during a grid blackout (automatic or manual transfer switch). The solar panels, I believe, would again not be usable during the time the grid is out.
If at all usable, I would think they would have to supplement the generator output, otherwise that brownout scenario would occur. Not sure how equipment would handle that scenario. Certainly not technologically impossible, but I don't think fossil fuel generator companies (Generac, etc...) would have any interest in that.