I have been interested in PV systems for some years, but electricity just isn't my forte. So, I've been looking for a basic DIY solar panel setup that any old monkey can put together, but one that's also dirt cheap. I came across Mr. Prowse's videos prior to the "weather balloon" incident and subsequent EMP scare. After realizing the trouble that EMPs pose for even off-grid systems, I looked into hardening options, and found the EMP Doctor's videos. In neither case do I find myself in a position to understand the technology, only the general overviews.
So, I signed up here to search the forums for information and ask for advice. Unfortunately, though I've found a lot of topics started on the subject of EMPs affecting solar panel systems, it seems the conversation often devolves into nonsense. A clever joke here and there's fine, but what I've observed in a handful of threads that popped up seems to border on downright obstructionism. (A generous interpretation would be hazing, a more suspicious mind might conclude that there are people here hoping to see newbies die in an apocalypse.)
Another question that keeps nagging at me is why I've not seen Mr. Prowse address EMP hardening. Admittedly, I'm not up on all his videos, but one would think that such a concern, especially as of late, would at least pop up in a title or two. Is it a lack of comprehension on my part -- perhaps all modern PV systems are already protected?
For my household, I do hope to purchase a PV system soon. I really like that hand cart setup Prowse made, if for no other reason than it looks just simple enough for me not to instantly fry myself. As for the solar panels themselves, I'm considering a pallet or two of used ones, but it seems wiser to tailor cheap panels to the system, rather than vice versa. My minimum goal is to have enough power to run, off-grid in cloudy northern latitudes, some suburban essentials like a sump pump, furnace fan, and freezer.
So, I signed up here to search the forums for information and ask for advice. Unfortunately, though I've found a lot of topics started on the subject of EMPs affecting solar panel systems, it seems the conversation often devolves into nonsense. A clever joke here and there's fine, but what I've observed in a handful of threads that popped up seems to border on downright obstructionism. (A generous interpretation would be hazing, a more suspicious mind might conclude that there are people here hoping to see newbies die in an apocalypse.)
Another question that keeps nagging at me is why I've not seen Mr. Prowse address EMP hardening. Admittedly, I'm not up on all his videos, but one would think that such a concern, especially as of late, would at least pop up in a title or two. Is it a lack of comprehension on my part -- perhaps all modern PV systems are already protected?
For my household, I do hope to purchase a PV system soon. I really like that hand cart setup Prowse made, if for no other reason than it looks just simple enough for me not to instantly fry myself. As for the solar panels themselves, I'm considering a pallet or two of used ones, but it seems wiser to tailor cheap panels to the system, rather than vice versa. My minimum goal is to have enough power to run, off-grid in cloudy northern latitudes, some suburban essentials like a sump pump, furnace fan, and freezer.
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