Brownteeth
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- Nov 8, 2022
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Hello folks! I just finished construction on my high performance home (somewhat passive solar designed too) and wanted to wait to instal active solar until I figured out what my electricity draw is going to be. Well, Im getting good data as winter is my highest draw and starting the "planning" stages of my solar now. A few things:
1. My utility company will only give me $.02 to feed the grid from my panels (I pay .11$/KwH). So, the next logical option would be to store the power in batteries in a "net zero export" situation. Full off grid may be an option in the future.
2. I don't believe my situation applies to the Powerwall (that being net zero export or off grid) based on my research, so I have been looking at other storage and inverter options. Sol-Ark makes a net zero export inverter (to connect with batteries) that seems like a good option to pair with. Seems to me other storage/inverter options are cheaper than Powerwall anyways.
3. I was an early orderer of the Cybertruck and might get it sooner than I realize, and it has backfeed capabilities. It has a 123kw battery and can backfeed 240v up to 35amps (110a startup), (apparently).
This is truly all the info I have on the Cybertrucks feeding capabilities and would love to hear if anyone has more details or ideas. In my initial thinking, the "all in one" (I use that term loosely) storage devices usually have between 8-15kw storage, the Cybertruck has a 123kw battery and can "possibly" provide power to your home. Thats WAY bigger than any single storage device out there, and plus you can drive the thing. Kinda like the modern situation of a tractor connected to a PTO generator to power your home in emergencies. It'll power the home, and you can also use the tractor...
To the most experienced member: Yes, I realize Im interchanging terms and this probably reads very amateur-ish, which I am. Just trying to figure out a path to go down with the Cybertruck. I won't be getting it if it cannot serve as my storage and/or emergency power device.
thanks
1. My utility company will only give me $.02 to feed the grid from my panels (I pay .11$/KwH). So, the next logical option would be to store the power in batteries in a "net zero export" situation. Full off grid may be an option in the future.
2. I don't believe my situation applies to the Powerwall (that being net zero export or off grid) based on my research, so I have been looking at other storage and inverter options. Sol-Ark makes a net zero export inverter (to connect with batteries) that seems like a good option to pair with. Seems to me other storage/inverter options are cheaper than Powerwall anyways.
3. I was an early orderer of the Cybertruck and might get it sooner than I realize, and it has backfeed capabilities. It has a 123kw battery and can backfeed 240v up to 35amps (110a startup), (apparently).
This is truly all the info I have on the Cybertrucks feeding capabilities and would love to hear if anyone has more details or ideas. In my initial thinking, the "all in one" (I use that term loosely) storage devices usually have between 8-15kw storage, the Cybertruck has a 123kw battery and can "possibly" provide power to your home. Thats WAY bigger than any single storage device out there, and plus you can drive the thing. Kinda like the modern situation of a tractor connected to a PTO generator to power your home in emergencies. It'll power the home, and you can also use the tractor...
To the most experienced member: Yes, I realize Im interchanging terms and this probably reads very amateur-ish, which I am. Just trying to figure out a path to go down with the Cybertruck. I won't be getting it if it cannot serve as my storage and/or emergency power device.
thanks