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3. Yes, that makes sense to just use direct solar for daytime work with grid backup for other times.

Wed Dec 21, 2011, 11:26 PM

Dec 2011

I'm guessing solar would have to go way down in price and improve efficiency/battery storage, etc. to make it
sensible for a workshop.

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Does anyone have a tool/workshop that runs entirely on solar energy? [View all] Dover Dec 2011 OP

I met an entrepreneur with an off-grid house and shop Kolesar Dec 2011 #1

The problem you will run into is the draw of large power tools. cbayer Dec 2011 #2