My wife’s company is working on some innovative technology for residential alternative energy combining solar, batteries, and other pieces in a scalable DIY solution. While solar costs have way down their research finds that the drivers are not cost savings but energy security and environmental concerns (particularly both if people don’t want generators). I was skeptical that people would invest in a system for backup given how infrequently we lose power, but apparently it’s a huge deal in the southern and western US due to storms, brownouts, etc. I guess also non-urban areas in Canada.
She asked if I could post a question here. Don’t worry, this isn’t a sales lead - they are still in the development stage.
Is there anything in your home/vacation property that would be inconvenient (or worse) to have it go without power for several hours or longer; without either knowing it or being able to do anything about it?
Fridge
Freezer
Fish tank
Pet heater
Sump pump
Pipe warmer in winter
Internet
Security lighting
Medical equipment
Being able to charge your phone or laptop (power does not always go out when these are fully charged)
Alarm clock (some still use these)
Access to news in an emergency (not everyone likes using a cell phone for this)
Other
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