Even if this didn't make sense in California (it might), it makes huge sense in Hawaii -- power is $0.30-0.50/KWh, and they're starting to look at higher charge

Even if this didn't make sense in California (it might), it makes huge sense in Hawaii -- power is $0.30-0.50/KWh, and they're starting to look at higher charges for grid-connected solar users (connection fees), and lower purchase prices for power. If I could handle peak and steady state loads off-grid there, I'd be very tempted. I was assuming water pumping storage, or scheduling loads, and a diesel or propane generator for extreme peaks (running tools), but this might work too.