From: muratlanne@gmail.com   
      
   "Vaughn"  wrote in message   
   news:moqpn6$irv$1@speranza.aioe.org...   
   > On 7/22/2015 8:52 PM, Ron Rosenfeld wrote:   
   >> I suspect a fossil-fueled generator will be more cost-effective   
   >> than a solar powered battery bank.   
   >   
   > In most cases I agree, which is why I have a natural gas powered   
   > generator.  That said, if you do the math you will see that over a   
   > long outage a fossil-powered generator can drink an amazing amount   
   > of fuel. Operated 24/7, my little Onan could easily give me a $1000   
   > gas bill!   
   >   
   > Properly designed and thought out, a solar system can provide power   
   > year-around, not just during an outage.  Mine isn't grid-tied, but   
   > it lights my yard lights year-round and supplies some of my home's   
   > internal lighting.   
   >   
      
   http://www.samlexamerica.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=101   
   "Preference is given to the solar panels and batteries as sources of   
   power and in the eventuality that these are inadequate; the load is   
   transferred to the utility power supply."   
      
   http://www.amazon.com/MEAN-WELL-TN-1500-112F-INVERTER-CONTROLLER/dp/B005T7NWH2   
      
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