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Well, CA is now a nightmare when it comes to PG&E shutdowns (and for many other reasons).

I'm now re-considering solar with my research revealing that solar panels alone will not solve the PG&E shutdown issue since a working utility electricity connection is needed but not available during a shutdown.

So, a backup is also needed. Two choices - solar batteries or a generator that runs on gas, propane, etc. The top of the heap in the batteries area is Tesla PowerWall, but it turns out that that product - one wall - only lasts a few hours with a cost of around $10,000. Plus the Tesla product is not fully perfected at this time.

Therefore, a generator for backup seems like the only viable solution.

If you have input and/or experience with solar or backup generator issues please chime in. Your input will be appreciated.