Planning

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Audit your power needs: list essential devices and their wattage

Prioritize: refrigeration (food), heating/cooling, medical devices, communication

Solar

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Solar panels: enough wattage to cover daily essential use

Charge controller (MPPT type for efficiency)

Battery

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Battery bank: deep-cycle or LiFePO4 with sufficient capacity (kWh)

Monitor battery state — never discharge below 20% (reduces lifespan)

Inverter

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Inverter: pure sine wave for sensitive electronics

Generator

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Backup generator (fuel or propane) with fuel stored safely

Fuel: calculate 2-week supply at expected runtime hours/day

Tools

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Extension cords (heavy gauge, outdoor-rated) for generator use

Devices

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Hand-crank or battery-powered radio

USB power bank (10,000mAh+) per person for phone charging

Efficiency

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LED lighting throughout — reduces power consumption significantly

Disconnect non-essential loads to extend battery life

Light

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Wind-up or solar-powered flashlights as backup

Safety

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Grounding and surge protection for all equipment

Fire extinguisher near generator and battery bank

Ventilation for generator (never indoors — CO poisoning risk)

Carbon monoxide detector near sleeping area