I'm considering investing in a portable generator along with portable solar panels to help reduce my electric bill. Has anyone done this successfully? If so, how do I determine what size system I need to get started?
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It really boils down to whether the money you spend on the system will be less than what you'd normally pay for electricity. You might want to explore third-party power stations or do a combination of a battery, inverter, and solar panels with a charge controller to maximize efficiency.
In my case, electricity costs about $0.20 per km. If I spend around $600 on a 1kW solar generator and a 220W panel, I might save 1 kWh per day, adding up to only $6 a month. It would take about 100 months (or 8 years) to break even. If your main goal is just to save money, you might reconsider. But if it’s for emergencies or just a cool project, go for it!
Thank you. That’s a start. ?