2026-07-19 20:47 UTC
@anthropy@mastodon.derg.nz I appreciate the offer, I'll have to think about it. I was really hoping the plug-in systems would become available soon but it's really dragging out.
We do have a system on the roof of our current place, but it's only 3 panels and they peak at ~750W (from what I've seen anyways). So they do a ton but we also have no battery backup and the energy tariff we're on doesn't let us sell back to the grid.
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@anthropy@mastodon.derg.nz 2026-07-19 20:51
@arch@floofy.tech you can kinda craft a 'plug in system' by hooking up some panels to a (e.g second hand) grid-tie inverter, and just plug that into a random power outlet. up to 1200w is pretty safe for such setups, although it may upset some electricians if they see it (just remind them this is how plug in systems also work though :P) there are also fairly cheap batteries (e.g a Marstek Venus A is ~500 euros and has 4kwh), and syncs with your powermeter.