Xcel Energy stealing more from us

[Grant H.]

I bet your electricity will still be cheap, just not your bill.

Panels by ARNEWB, on Flickr

These help.

Not grid tied, with lots of LiFePo4 batteries to run 24/7.

[BladesNBarrels]

Panels by ARNEWB, on Flickr

These help.

Not grid tied, with lots of LiFePo4 batteries to run 24/7.

Are those the solid state lithium batteries that eliminate fire risk?

[BootScootin]

Oh joy, I just love paying more for freeloaders

[Grant H.]

Are those the solid state lithium batteries that eliminate fire risk?

Solid state in the sense that they aren't flooded lead acid, yes.

But yes, the LiFePo4 (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry is the one that won't light on fire. They are the current favorite for safety in solar systems.

Some of the newer chemistries like lithium titanate are intriguing, but still expensive.

[arbol]

Do you all realize that Denver is 1.5 billion dollars in debt, and that each of you owe $17,000 to cover this debt?

What the hell do you care if socialized government says that you have to pay more for energy?

[DFBrews]

Grant do you spot weld your own cells?

[sbgixxer]

Jon Caldara talks about it here-

https://pagetwo.completecolorado.com...ve-ratepayers/

Wow, that sure didn't make me feel better.

[MrPrena]

Panels by ARNEWB, on Flickr

These help.

Not grid tied, with lots of LiFePo4 batteries to run 24/7.

I do not have a solar, but this was what I was thinking when I read about the post.

[Grant H.]

Grant do you spot weld your own cells?

For this solar stuff, no. I am using 280AH CALB cells.

The only picture I have quickly available, from when I was moving it to its new home in the garage.
rebuild by ARNEWB, on Flickr

For other projects (solar power for cameras in the back yard, lights in the shed, E-Dirtbike, etc) yes. I build and weld my own packs of 18650 and 32650 Li-ion and LiFePo4 cells. I have a number of cheap spot welders, one that I built, and then I also finally bought a k-weld. I got into salvaging cells for a while, and considered building 48V arrays for the house solar (not as crazy as HBPowerWall on Youtube, but similar idea). Way too many battery packs disassembled and cleaned up... Last count, I think I have 3k+ 18650's that I pulled out of "failed" laptop batteries...
9x 80 cell packs when I was planning a 14s80p 48V battery.
Salvage 18650s by ARNEWB, on Flickr