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I'm looking more for a replacement for the generator, you can usually get a generator + transfer switch without too much difficulty because you are not backfeed
by slownews45 5y ago
I'm looking more for a replacement for the generator, you can usually get a generator + transfer switch without too much difficulty because you are not backfeeding grid, but you would be backfeeding your house.
The capacity in these vehicles is actually relatively good relative to household loads.
Their powerwall stuff with grid support / virtual power plant obviously has much bigger grid impacts / risks (ie, how do workers lock out feed to grid when working on lines etc).
- cptskippy 5y ago> (ie, how do workers lock out feed to grid when working on lines etc) Part of PTO is an inspection and one of the requirements to pass is that there's an ED on the exterior of your home so the power company can come by and disconnect you from the grid. It's kind of the reverse of registering life support systems with the power company so they know not to shut off your power.
- wffurr 5y agoDoesn't the new electric Ford truck do this?
- cptskippy 5y agoIt can output AC, I believe the new Hyundai can as well. This isn't the same as backfeeding to the grid. If you have a cut over in your home you could run your house off the car power but without PTO you can't backfeed the grid. That requires inspection of your installation and external ED installed so your energy provider can disconnect your home from the grid when doing service.