Originally Posted by
Jim Becker
Alan, how would a traditional fossil fuel generator be handled in this situation where you have solar as you describe with the draconian prohibition of using it during a utility power outage? In essence, a battery "generator" is what would fit in that same space.
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.
Last edited by Alan Lightstone; 04-13-2024 at 8:19 AM.
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