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How big a solar battery do I need to store all my home's electricity? - Terence Eden (shkspr.mobi)
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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (4 children)

You could probably get by with a gas generator and only run it 2-3 times/year in many areas. It's not 100% green, but it could get you off grid for a fraction of the price.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Diesel generatorsare significantly better on fuel consumption than a gas one and diesel takes alot longer to go bad than gasoline.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Power the generator with vegetable oil. There are multi fuel generators that are designed to work well with that kind of fuel. You could also use them for heating which is very useful in Northern regions where you usually need heating and electricity during winter.

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