Long-Term Electrical Energy Resilience
This document details the author's experience building a highly resilient home power system to withstand extended power outages, motivated by concerns about climate change, geopolitical instability, and potential societal collapse. The author contrasts a prepared "ant" mindset, emphasizing proactive, systems-level preparation, with a complacent "cricket" approach. The system integrates a natural gas/propane generator, a large battery bank, and solar panels to provide months of off-grid power. Detailed cost estimates and technical specifications for the system components are provided, along with step-by-step guidance for readers interested in creating their own resilient power solutions. The author argues that such preparation is prudent given the increasing likelihood of prolonged utility disruptions.
