Generation and storage are separate functions. One can have either without the other: see the bit above about folks using their Tesla batteries -- storage only -- for power during the storm.
Solar isn't a good winter emergency power source anyway, at least for short-term emergencies, as in a storm the panels are likely to be covered in snow and there's limited light. Short-term emergency power is all about the batteries, or other local power storage, such as fuel (and a generator that can use it).
On-grid solar is great for offsetting the cost of summer air conditioning. It's not *hobbled* by lack of local storage -- and that can be added later. But if it's being sold as any sort of emergency system, the customers are being lied to.
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Date: 2021-03-01 06:38 pm (UTC)Solar isn't a good winter emergency power source anyway, at least for short-term emergencies, as in a storm the panels are likely to be covered in snow and there's limited light. Short-term emergency power is all about the batteries, or other local power storage, such as fuel (and a generator that can use it).
On-grid solar is great for offsetting the cost of summer air conditioning. It's not *hobbled* by lack of local storage -- and that can be added later. But if it's being sold as any sort of emergency system, the customers are being lied to.