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Old 06-26-2024, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mleeja View Post
I’ve looked for a “whole house” battery backup system. This would be my preferred method if it wasn’t for the cost. One could purchase two Generac systems for one comparable whole house battery backup system. Then becomes the issue of charging the batteries. You have an additional expense for the solar panels. My understanding is the solar panels put on your roof by/for the utility companies cannot be connected to battery backup systems.

I have a friend with a Generac generator. It is not noisy. But as others have said, extended power outages are rare here in The Villages. Unless needed for a medical reason, I would take a very hard look before purchasing.

I see commercials all time says government will install solar panels for free.