2026-04-13 14:05 UTC
They should make "grid modules" like that out of shipping containers - racks of batteries inside with solar panels on the roof. Maybe the panels could be on swing-out hinges to make them able to stow away more compactly for transport on top, and then fold out for more surface area after the module is installed on site
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@kugel7c@feddit.org 2026-04-15 05:01
They do this for festivals and construction sites and such in conjunction with the typically fossils generators nowadays. Not everywhere but it definitely exists. Exactly like described: Shipping container, batteries and inverter inside, 4 legs, and 2 Shipping container long solar arrays mounted to a frame. Set the container down anchor the legs put the panel frames up connect some wires and your ready to go. I'm pretty sure you could just buy that too if you wanted a head start on your off grid cabin.
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@GreyEyedGhost@piefed.ca 2026-04-13 17:12
The point of going low density is to reduce cooling requirements. Cramming them into a shipping container is the exact opposite of that.