Widespread power outage after the Hurricane Ernesto, are you still stay in dark
Recently, Hurricane Ernesto?caused damage in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as it passed north of the region as a tropical storm, managing to knock out power to hundreds of thousands of residents.
At one point, 23 hospitals were operating on generators. Schools and numerous roads were also closed. At the outage's peak, 750,000 customers were without power, with river across Puerto Rico swollen after nearly 10 inches of rain.
Three days after the hurricane, LUMA Energy, the private company responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity in Puerto Rico, has yet to explain the causes of such widespread power outages resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto, which remained over the Atlantic Ocean with winds around 55 miles per hour. Nor has LUMA provided an estimate for when the power will be restored, leaving half of the population without electricity?and stay in the dark, this hurricane affects the normal life and work of many people.
However, if you have an off-grid backup power source in your home at this time, it will save you from the trouble of power shortage.
The backup system is Like below example: Solar panel+Solar off grid inverter+ Solar lifepo4 battery=Reliable backup power system
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This backup power system is an independent system from the grid, and it can support mains,?PV?and diesel power generation?charging.
When the sun is shining, you can charge the battery through PV, which is an unlimited and free source of electricity.
In rainy weather, if you run out of battery power, it can also support the mains or diesel engine to recharge.
This off-grid system could well benefit areas that are often hit by hurricane.
If you do not know how to choose the right system for your home, you can comment or leave a comment below, we will give you professional advice and solutions~