08-20-2020, 04:35 PM
You have all made some very good points....Propane is if I decide upon a smaller solar project, but likely still needed for a gas clothes dryer, on demand hot water (If I can get such without being required to have solar water heater), kitchen stove and oven, perhaps a BBQ. While I am not a "prepper", but given the possibility of disruptions to supply because of Hurricanes, even Lava flows, it does not hurt to have a large supply. The solar array of 12,000 watts (and about 9 to 12 300 watt panels) would be for a total of 1,000 square feet, with the usual lighting, fans, kitchen needs, perhaps a small air conditioning unit, a couple of tvs, computers, printers. it all adds up. I used a simple tool that calculates the power needs of my proposed existence. I have no intent to sell back to the grid. If my 12,000 if off the chart, I will do some more research. I really appreciate that you all are adding comments, it checks my nativity! I have lived off the grid before, 30+ years ago, but everything has changed, and I have paid no attention in those 30 years!