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Originally Posted by Rambler
Yes, but, some of us do have an interest in backup power at cheaper cost. If in fact the 52kwh super-cap was $3200 and moving towards $2100, then it would be a lot less expensive than the $4000 or so that I paid for a 17kwh backup battery bank (only half of which can be used regularly, or 80% of which can be used rarely - in order to ensure a long life). Lets see, 47 cents per regularly usable storage capacity watt for an AGM battery bank, or 4 cents per watt for a super cap...not too hard of a decision...but only if it works and the bugs are worked out. I for one would really enjoy having 52kwh of storage for my 12kw array. It would mean I could have all the power I wanted, any time I wanted, when the grid was down.
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Can you tell me how long 52kwh would last in a 'normal' situation? Also in a hot summer time?
I think that for the winter months I do not use that amount.... but in the summer I can be in the 1200 to 2000 range... air conditioning is a killer....
The interesting part is that if they do actually start to charge based on when you use electricity, then actually having someplace to easily store what you need when it is cheap and not pay the high price would be great.. I would cough up $2100 if I could cut my bills down by a big amount..
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