11-01-2008, 05:27 PM
Marco at Provision has some BP, but is more in to Sanyo.... but they are more pricey... also try Novoana Solar....
for a month or so only, you probably do not want panels, & would have a lot of added $$$ even if you want to go to a grid tied system later ( the batteries in a typical off grid system have a high cost & learning curve....)
Some HPP'ers we know have been able to plug into neighbors electrical (for a cost...) for the "month or so" that it took to get electric (plan on SEVERAL months to get the hook up, that way if it is only a month or so you can be pleasantly surprised, rather than ticked that it takes so long to get electrical service.... which it might be...)
Edit to Add: The battery cost is high for a month or so of use... not bad if it is amortized over an eight year lifetime... Also the cost would also be dependent on tax credits & other deductibles that you may need to add to this years' taxes.... but it still may be easier to plug into a neighbors house... if you have one that is willing....
for a month or so only, you probably do not want panels, & would have a lot of added $$$ even if you want to go to a grid tied system later ( the batteries in a typical off grid system have a high cost & learning curve....)
Some HPP'ers we know have been able to plug into neighbors electrical (for a cost...) for the "month or so" that it took to get electric (plan on SEVERAL months to get the hook up, that way if it is only a month or so you can be pleasantly surprised, rather than ticked that it takes so long to get electrical service.... which it might be...)
Edit to Add: The battery cost is high for a month or so of use... not bad if it is amortized over an eight year lifetime... Also the cost would also be dependent on tax credits & other deductibles that you may need to add to this years' taxes.... but it still may be easier to plug into a neighbors house... if you have one that is willing....