Buy a home charging station or how to provide uninterrupted energy supply of your home

Modern life is hard to imagine without electrical devices. Some can be dispensed with, others are very important for normal life. It is about lighting, food storage, heating. Today, many people switch to the format of remote work, so a router/modem, a laptop can also be included in the category of important devices.

If you are left without electricity, you can face great difficulties. It's not just about fan outages. The power supply may stop due to a broken power line, due to bad weather. Therefore, uninterrupted power supply is a very urgent issue.

This article will look at available out-of-the-box backup options. That is, installing the equipment does not require special skills and labor costs.

Analysis of electricity consumers

To choose an alternative power source, you need to calculate the power of all consumers. If all consumers will be connected at the same time, then the power of the source must be equal to or exceed the total power of all devices.

It is important to take into account the phasing and starting current ratio. It is usually indicated on a sticker placed on the body of each consumer. Using the coefficient, you can calculate how much power is needed to start a certain device.For example, if the pump has power1 kWand the coefficient2, then it is necessary to start it2 kilowatts of power. If the power of the energy source is less, the pump simply will not work.

At the next stage, it is necessary to divide all household appliances into categories:

1. The first includes consumers who must be constantly supplied with electricity and are connected at the same time. These are circulation pumps, routers, etc.
2. The second category is formed by equipment capable of working for a certain time without supplying electricity. These are security systems with batteries, laptops, refrigerators, etc.
3. Equipment that can be dispensed with or that is needed relatively rarely should be added to the third category.

To calculate the total power of the power source, the power of consumers of the first category is summed up. The most powerful consumer of the second category and the average power of the third category are added to the result. On average, 3 kW of power is required for normal daily life in the country. Usually for a small house4-6 kw is enough, large farms - from 7 to 10 kw.

Power table of household appliances:

Generators and uninterruptible power supplies

There are many ways to provide the house with electricity. If the devices require constant power supply, they can be connected toUPS (uninterruptible power supply), or to a charging station with minimal delay when switching from the network. Charging stations will be discussed in a separate section.

UPSare batteries that are connected to a regular network and connected to consumers in parallel. In the event of a power outage, the UPS continues to maintain the functionality of the devices. High-quality uninterruptible power supplies contain a built-ina stabilizer that equalizes the voltage. This feature is especially important for sensitive electronics.

Uninterruptible power supplies have a limited capacity. An active energy source is necessary in case of a long-term power outage. The most common option is a generator. It produces current due to the operation of the internal combustion engine and fuel - gas, diesel or gasoline.

They have the most widespread usegasoline and diesel generators. The former have a lower price, but are limited in power. Diesels are recommended for houses with a large number of consumers. Their purchase is justified in case of regular and long-term power outages.

Gas generators are less common. They are connected to a cylinder with propane-butane or a gas pipe. In the second case, it is necessary to obtain the permission of the gas service. There are still generators that support two types of fuel at once - gas and gasoline.

When choosing a generator, it is important to consider the quantityphases. If there is 380 Volt equipment, then a three-phase generator must be connected. In other cases, it is enoughsingle-phase.

Generators are installed on the street. You need to be prepared for the highest level of noise. Today, manufacturers offer models with noise-insulating covers that reduce the volume of work.

Charging stations are modern backup power sources

Charging stations- these are powerful and capacitive power banks that emit a high-quality current with an even sinusoid.Portable power plantshave compact dimensions, do not require maintenance, can last up to 10 years, do not make noise during operation. This is a very convenient option for giving - when you leave, you can take the station with you and use it in your apartment, office, or on a trip.

The stations differ among themselves in:

• Capacity;
• Powers;
• Number of ports and connectors.

Many models include built-in LED lighting, equipment control displays. Some power plants can be controlled remotely using a proprietary app. There are also models that support integration into the "smart" home system.

Like UPS, charging stations are passive sources of electricity. But, compared to non-interruptible ones, they give more freedom. The stations are charged from the cigarette lighter of the car, the usual network, solar panels, generators.

The best manufacturers of charging stations

More detailed information about each model and manufacturer is presented in the relevant sections of the "SUV" online store.

Solar panels

Solar energy systemsare solar energy generators. They absorb the sun's rays and transform them into electricity. Solar panels are used to charge batteries through inverter modules for further transmission of energy to consumers. They are:

• Monocrystalline- work efficiently in the presence of stable sun;
• Polycrystalline- they maintain their performance in cloudy weather, have a higher cost.

Solar systems are sold as kits or individually. They are installed on the south side of the house. The trend of recent years is mobile solar panels. They are easily mounted on site and simply assembled. Such products can be used at home, transported from place to place, used to generate electricity at a camping site, at an outdoor event.

Mobile solar panelsare produced today by almost all manufacturers of charging stations. They are able to charge high-capacity batteries on a sunny day in just 3-6 hours. It is the combination of solar panels and charging stations that today looks like the most promising option for the role of a source of backup energy supply. Solar energy is free and environmentally friendly, unlike gasoline or diesel generators.

In the "SUV" online store, you can choose charging stations and solar panelshere. Store specialists are always ready to provide expert assistance.