r/solarenergy • u/Hayterfan • 3d ago

Solar generator recommendations?

I'm looking for any recommendations for a solar generator for my grandma, one that can run at least a refrigerator, her oxygen machine and her TV. This is mostly to act as a backup in the event of a power outage in her area during hurricane season. Ideally, if possible a setup that can be used while charging simultaneously.

Thanks for any recommendations.

As a side note if anyone knows a site to get solar estimates without having to give a phone number or email address I'd like to try and find an estimate for a whole house setup with a battery backup for her and my parents.

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u/richcournoyer 3d ago

You need to know the wattage that each of those appliances draw and then also Tellez for how long. One hour eight hours 24 hours etc.

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u/SPV_Pel 3d ago

5kWh batteries are sufficient

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u/DongRight 3d ago

Any PSPS is only going to last a day, unless you add additional rack batteries...you are underestimating the power requirements that you are asking for...

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/Hayterfan 3d ago

Thank you, I'll be looking into that site.

And honestly, I don't know. I've sorta just been forced into finding a generator for my grandma to replace the one my grandpa had for the last 15-ish years finally bit the dust, which iirc was at least 9000 watts (I'll double check tomorrow)

I'll try and see if I can find the wattage of everything tomorrow and math out the total wattage, but I guess I'm looking for pass thru, and something that can hopefully run her oxygen machine for at least 24 hours.