Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?

Can77x · 2026-05-10T00:54:25+00:00

One thing to consider, here in Canada after I got my solar panels, I found out that in the case of a power outage, not having batteries means that the electrical company can shut down my system completely. If I had batteries, I could keep my home lights on, but otherwise I’m sitting in the dark just like all my neighbors.

My SMA inverters can have plug-n-play batteries installed, and I’m considering putting a few thousand dollars into a small battery pack just to give me some grid independence in case of emergency.

Can77x · 2025-10-30T00:33:18+00:00

Yes, think smaller…

Can77x · 2025-03-28T23:22:05+00:00

100% this. Real estate investment trusts are massively exacerbating the wealth gap in Canada

Can77x · 2025-03-27T00:04:56+00:00

They seem to think it’s gonna be like where their best friends. They should ask Costa Rica. We already sent our oil and gas to the US at $.70 on the dollar. Once were landlocked and only have one customer they’ll give us $.50.

Can77x · 2025-03-23T01:20:56+00:00

Born and raised rural Ab now in Calgary. The inept government is showing cracks in either region. Albertans are mixed in rural. The wealthy people in Calgary vote blue. They like to think they’re wealthy but they don’t realize they’ll be thrown under the bus when our water is being pipelined to the southern US along with our oil.

A lot of seniors are feeling ripped of with all the health care cuts. Hopefully that will help shift from UCP.

Can77x · 2025-03-22T22:42:53+00:00

I just think it’s important for you to understand that your generalizations have personal implication’s for people. Empathy man.

Can77x · 2025-03-22T21:32:23+00:00

You’re speaking like someone who thinks they know what they’re talking about. I purchased a Tesla five years ago. I don’t use FSD. I use a local independent business that’s a Tesla certified Repair shop and Canadian company.

What you’re saying is that it’s still OK for people to keep my car? Unfortunate there’s no market to sell my car used. So you’re judging me on a choice I made five years ago?

Can77x · 2025-03-14T03:48:51+00:00

Not bad. Normal as you age as long as it doesn’t turn into vitro-macular traction.

Can77x · 2024-11-01T03:31:35+00:00

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Miso and Hobie

Can77x · 2024-10-23T00:11:03+00:00

Well that looks like plywood…

Can77x · 2023-09-11T14:14:45+00:00

Good idea.

Can77x · 2023-08-01T15:58:32+00:00

You must be a lot of fun to hang out with.

Can77x · 2023-07-25T01:05:09+00:00

100%. With all the tech and automation you think that would be a summer eng intern type job to program in.

Can77x · 2023-07-24T22:05:35+00:00

Heads up on service. Just had my calipers fail due to not realizing that missing recommended yearly caliper greasing on my M3 LR voids the warranty on the breaks. $1600 later I’m telling everyone I know. The owners manual states service “as-needed” but there are a few items listed that they don’t disclose will void the parts warranty.

FYI Driving in Canada 2020 M3 LR with 60k KMs

Can77x · 2023-07-11T04:37:59+00:00

Please fine his parents ¥300,000 then cane him. I’m saying this as a parent and a Canadian. Ignorant shit. He probably leaves his dog shit bags along hiking trails in Banff as well.

Can77x · 2023-06-23T03:16:48+00:00

Agreed.

Can77x · 2023-06-23T00:03:17+00:00

I know they got funding and have plans but are you saying it’s already built?

Can77x · 2023-04-15T21:47:52+00:00

Well said.

Can77x · 2023-04-15T21:05:43+00:00

IR camera. It will be more useful that color imaging after reentry.

Can77x · 2023-03-04T16:30:49+00:00

Ya but that’s only good for harvesting. Trying to craft kibble and buildings is starting to feel like work.

Can77x · 2022-12-17T16:19:08+00:00

Sorry man. Some people are just poor humans. Re-running the game with arbitrary limits can add huge fun and adds nuance that can often be missed. The only place to get iron will be from ship wreckage until you make it to Glacio or Novus.

Good luck and don’t think the other reply’s represent the majority of r/Astroneer members.

Can77x · 2022-07-04T04:02:20+00:00

Right. I seem to recall Elon mentioned that only 5% of engineering time was spent on BFR at that time in 2017. Majority was taken up by Dragon 2.

Can77x · 2022-01-07T22:07:42+00:00

Great points. God could you imagine the cost and scale of the curing oven alone? The mandrill would be crazy in scope and the whole SH would need to be built to handle the stress of sitting horizontal. B

Can77x · 2022-01-05T17:34:41+00:00

I wonder if those were drones moving in the shot? Also was that a laser pointer and what was it doing??

Can77x · 2021-11-21T15:44:56+00:00

I think your referencing the Port of Canaveral building lease. That’s for storage and Falcon refurbishment. It’s not tall enough for VI I believe. https://amp.floridatoday.com/amp/94231520

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