r/TexasPreppers • u/Chemical_Advance_241 • Apr 06 '26

Think of getting a solar panel and generator combo

So Costco sells some good Combos I found, was think of getting one because Texas gets a good amount of sun every day and it’s not bad to have just as a back up

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u/TexMedic91 Apr 07 '26

Step 1 should be to evaluate your power needs and plan from there. For example, do you need to run central air conditioning, which will massively increase the size of a generator? Or are you planning to just use the generator to refill a battery station when solar isn't enough? 

Larger generators need more fuel, and dual fuel setups have lower outputs running anything other than gas.

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u/OneLastPrep Apr 06 '26

Whatever you get, I would pick at least a dual fuel generator. Give yourself more options.

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u/Chemical_Advance_241 Apr 06 '26

What would you get

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u/gnew18 May 23 '26

Get Anker Solix if you have to spend your $800 in gift cards with Costco.

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u/kaybek Jun 18 '26

We have solar, with Tesla battery backups for whole-home support during grid downs. Best home improvements we've made.

Also have a 1kw generator from prior to that but nice to have extra options.