The Future of Battery Backup is Your Vehicle

Prolonged power outages in the wake of natural disasters show the value of solar with backup battery capabilities.

Following Hurricane Ian back in September, many areas were left without power for weeks, and as Decorah residents witnessed last December following a freak early winter storm, the power can go out for extended periods of time. Utilizing a stationary backup battery like the 13kW Tesla Powerwall, while also limiting electric loads to the bare necessities, is enough to provide needed power for a few days. Pair that battery with solar panels—weather-depending—and you may be able to lengthen that time considerably. But there’s potentially a simpler and more powerful solution- your electric vehicle’s battery.

read the Full article

Posted: November 3, 2022

SHARE THIS POST

Kristine Kopperud

Author’s Articles

Topics

Energy Technologies Residential Resources EV

Latest Articles

USDA Should Avoid Killing Rural Solar Prosperity and Wastefully Subsidizing Big Business in REAP
October 10, 2026
CEDI Celebrates USDA REAP-TAG Successes, Advocates for REAP in Washington, D.C.
August 20, 2026
Center for Rural Affairs Highlights Decorah Farm and CEDI-Assisted USDA REAP Recipient
July 20, 2026
Iowa’s Data Center Choice: Risky Natural Gas Versus Free Solar Fuel
June 29, 2026
CEDI Celebrates ‘Global Wind Day’ in Cedar Rapids Gazette
June 15, 2026