My solar set up(just 2 100 watt panels connected to a couple of 31 batteries...batteries also act as backups for my diesel truck) is simply to run an inverter for the router, charge headlamps, phones, and a laptop. Generator for everything else(2 generators actually).That's true. Honestly, the power outage we had back at the end of June (which prompted my generator purchase) was the longest outage we've ever had. Normally it's a matter of an hour or less, but that one would have resulted in food loss if I hadn't kept the refrigerators going. I still don't have a transfer switch, so it meant running extension cords, but we got by.
I just put my deep cycle battery on the charger. That's been my go-to (with an inverter) for minor power outages. I can run the tv/internet/phone and one light with that at least.
Honestly I need to get a 12V USB station, as almost everything I charge and use with that setup could still be used without the inverter and its fan wasting as much. Now that I thought of it....just ordered.
Amazon product ASIN B0BM3S5463
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