Our new house is coming along nicely and we will continue to live off the grid. As such, it is nice to have a backup charging solution for batteries in the event of super cloudy weather over the course of multiple weeks. Here are some resources toward that end:
DC generators:
AlphaGen Portable 3.0kw Portable 36/48Vdc Generator Systemhttp://www.alpha.ca/web2/products/generators/item/alphagen-portableCompact portable generator lets you deploy power when/where you need itDC technology requires no UATS (Universal Automatic Transfer Switch)No need to disconnect or reconnect power supply to utility…
AlphaGen DC Generator Systemhttp://www.alpha.ca/web2/products/generators/item/alphagenIntegrated generator system lets you deploy power where you need it3.5, 5.0 and 7.5kW options in either 36Vdc or 48Vdc configurationsCost effective extended runtime solution for Telecom powering…
Shawnee Power Systems: Custom Generatorshttp://www.shawneepower.com/custom-generators.htmlNeed something that isn’t off the shelf? That’s were we come in. We have been customizing products for OEMs and specific applications for years. Take a look at some of our past projects.
Honda powered LP, AC generators:
Honda – T-Rex Generatorshttp://www.trexgenerators.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=honda&x=0&y=0Honda powered generators from T-Rex
Winco-WC6000HEhttp://www.trexgenerators.com/(Winco-WC6000HE)-Honda-Generators-Power:-Electric-Start-5500W-p-615.htmlManufacturer: Winco Model #: WC6000HE Engine Make: Honda Price: $2,592.50 Output Alternator Type: Brush-Style Rated Watts: 5500 Surge Watts: 6000 Voltage: 120/240 Frequency: 60 Hz Rated Amps: 45.8 @…
WINCO-WT3000Hhttp://www.trexgenerators.com/Generators-Honda-Motor:-(WINCO-WT3000H)-2500-Watts-p-107.htmlManufacturer: Winco Model #: WT3000H Engine Make: Honda Price: $995.00 Output Alternator Type: Brushless Rated Watts: 2500 Surge Watts: 3000 Voltage: 120 Frequency: 60 Hz Rated Amps: 20.8 @ 120…
WINCO PSS6H – 5500 Watt Bi-Fuel Generator and Transfer Packagehttp://www.trexgenerators.com/WINCO-PSS6H—5500-Watt-Bi-Fuel-Generator-and-Transfer-Package-p-234.htmlManufacturer: Winco Model #: BiFuel HPS6000HE Package Engine Make: Honda Price: $2,805.00 Output Alternator Type: Brushless Rated Watts: 5500 Surge Watts: 6000 Voltage: 120/240 Frequency: 60 Hz…
Honda 10,000 Watt Propane/Natural Gas Generatorhttp://www.generatorsales.com/order/Honda-10kw-Propane-Generator.asp?page=H04590Like all Central Maine Diesel generators, this unit is fully customizable. From auto start controls to fuel systems to 3 phase upgrades, you can customize the genset to fit your application! And, as…
Honda Propane Generators by GenConneXhttp://www.genconnexdirect.net/propane-honda-generators.htm#GenConneX:32Bi-Fuel:32Honda:32EU2000i:32CompAll off our “HX” Models work with our optional APC/HONDA programmable auto load shedding 120Vac transfer switch kits. Our kits aren’t just the basic switch, but come complete…
Non-Honda LP AC Generators
Champion Power Equipment 71531 CARB Compliant Dual Fuel Portable Generator, 9375-watthttps://www.amazon.com/Champion-Power-Equipment-71531-Compliant/dp/B00LLZ4VUI/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=pixensity-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=USWNKJPB6A7ICC6O&creativeASIN=B00LLZ4VUI7500 Watts Rated, 9375 Starting Watts Maximum Output; Outlets: 4- 120V Outlets (5-20R), 1 – 120/240V (L14-30R) Outlet, 1 – 120V (L5-30R) DUAL FUEL – operates off LP/Propane or Gasoline, powered by…
Honda powered LP, AC generator w/optional 2-wire start:
http://www.trexgenerators.com/Winco-PSS12H-12kW-Single-Phase-120/240-Volts-NG/LP-p-1007.html
Charging batteries with DC generator
http://forum.solar-electric.com/showthread.php?5133-DC-generator-to-boost-batteries
Charging batteries with Inverter AC in features
http://www.outbackpower.com/outback-products/inverters-chargers/item/sealed-fx3048t
http://www.outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/fx_vfx_series/fxvfxeries_specsheet_english.pdf
http://www.outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/fx_vfx_series/fxseries_installmanual.pdf
Automatic start
http://forum.solar-electric.com/showthread.php?23472-3kw-propane-generator-for-off-grid-w-automatic-start
http://legacy.outbackpower.com/pdf/brochures/Automatic_Generator_Start.pdf
http://legacy.outbackpower.com/pdf/tech_notes/advanced_generator_start.pdf
General resources
Solar Ray: Guide to Buying Generatorshttp://www.solarray.com/TechGuides/Generators_T.phpDon’t confuse inverter-generators with inverters. In your solar power system, they are two different pieces of equipment. When battery charging with an inverter-generator, the energy is actually…
