The energy suppliers in my area all have contracts I do not agree with. My gas & electric service may be cut in a couple weeks.

What’s my best move? I need enough electricity to power a mid-sized refrigerator (but could downgrade to a minifridge if needed), a few lights, router, laptop.

My boiler is gas but I have an old previously used mazut tank and furnice which I could possibly get working again with some effort.

Not sure what to do for cooking. Maybe use a portable electric cooktop.

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    1 year ago

    Solar panels can generate plenty of power. My house basically runs off Solar 8-12 hours a day (8kw system). Air conditioning, laundry, and all the electronics. My stove is gas though.

    The expensive part is battery storage. My system for example can generate 20-40kwh excess power each day. But buying a 10kwh battery to keep things running overnight costs more than my whole solar system already.