Could You Survive 2 Weeks Without the Grid? The Solar Prepper’s Guide
The grid’s down. The fridge is warming up. And you haven’t had your coffee. How much solar and battery power would you actually need to get through two weeks?
On this week’s Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon shares The Solar Prepper’s Guide, a practical look at backup power for two scenarios. You’re riding out an outage at home, or you have to pack up and leave.
At home: Barry walks through an example with 4 kW of rooftop solar and a 10 kWh battery. He explains how automatic load shedding can pause big energy users like EV charging and pool pumps so you have more battery power for essentials like refrigeration and lights.
On the road: Barry breaks down a portable setup with a 2 kWh battery, a 1.5 kW inverter, and at least 400 W of solar panels. He also shares what’s in his go bag and what a compatible EV can power when you’re away from home.
Episode Highlights
• How to prep for two weeks without power
• Solar and battery backup for your fridge, lights, and coffee
• What to shut off first to save battery power
• How to size a portable solar setup
• What’s in Barry’s emergency go bag
• How a compatible EV can power your gear
How long either setup lasts depends on what you run and how much sun you get. Barry explains where to start and which appliances can drain your battery faster than you’d expect.
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