On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 8:30 AM terryc <terryc@???> wrote:
>
> On Tue, 5 Nov 2024 06:59:34 -0600
> o1bigtenor via Dng <dng@???> wrote:
>
>
> > Have considered getting solar panels except it seems we have some kind
> > of proclivity for
> > getting some 20 to even 35 or more overcast days in the time period
> > from Nov 15 to Feb
> > 15th - - -
>
> Set up a PV panel and record what energy it does collect. It is
> possible to become sunburnt snow skiing on an overcast day. Also,
> seasonal orientation can be a factor, if you can manage it.
>
> > so a backup generator would be a serious necessity - - -
>
> When you start to do the figures, a backup generator is a very
> economical proposition compared to very large battery bank. In Aus, we
> don't generally have the option, but your EV as part of your battery
> bank is appealing.
>
Sorry - - - until an EV costs about 50% of today's charges - - - it just
ain't gonna happen here. Then an EV range at -35C - - - - well it just
sucks - - between those two points - - - may be a great idea for you
- - but not for here.

Regards