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2 things i can think of to look at.
For a short term SHTF situation genset and batteries makes sense, lets face it short term should only be a week a 2 or that's less than 20 gallons of gas.
for a long term PAW situation solar/wind and battery makes sense, we will have the sun and wind for the foreseeable future. I don't see storing 1 years worth of gas to run a generator.
Now just some random thoughts.
For a long term power loss, remember that you will probably stop using the fridge and freezer after a while. while you can hunt and store the meat, smoking will make more sense then freezing.
also for those in hot places like Texas you don't have to use the central AC (most of my electric bill) instead you can switch to a window unit when needed and that will use less energy and only cool the room you want.
no matter which system you get you will need the same batteries to take that out of the equation. you may want to look at wind turbines if you live in good area, but they will still use the same batteries, its only the power generating source that matters. Solar is very expensive, but pays for itself long term. wind is cheaper but you can go days or weeks with out enough wind so i only suggest this for places that ALWAYS have wind. generators can be cheap, but unless you use it, it will never pay for itself.
The idea of spending a thousand dollars on batteries and only using it a few times makes me cringe, i think that it why i lean towards the solution that lets me use it all the time.
It should also be noted that power companies will buy back energy that you dont use. i dont know the details of how it works, but i know a guy that actually makes money every month of his system.
For a short term SHTF situation genset and batteries makes sense, lets face it short term should only be a week a 2 or that's less than 20 gallons of gas.
for a long term PAW situation solar/wind and battery makes sense, we will have the sun and wind for the foreseeable future. I don't see storing 1 years worth of gas to run a generator.
Now just some random thoughts.
For a long term power loss, remember that you will probably stop using the fridge and freezer after a while. while you can hunt and store the meat, smoking will make more sense then freezing.
also for those in hot places like Texas you don't have to use the central AC (most of my electric bill) instead you can switch to a window unit when needed and that will use less energy and only cool the room you want.
no matter which system you get you will need the same batteries to take that out of the equation. you may want to look at wind turbines if you live in good area, but they will still use the same batteries, its only the power generating source that matters. Solar is very expensive, but pays for itself long term. wind is cheaper but you can go days or weeks with out enough wind so i only suggest this for places that ALWAYS have wind. generators can be cheap, but unless you use it, it will never pay for itself.
The idea of spending a thousand dollars on batteries and only using it a few times makes me cringe, i think that it why i lean towards the solution that lets me use it all the time.
It should also be noted that power companies will buy back energy that you dont use. i dont know the details of how it works, but i know a guy that actually makes money every month of his system.
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