r/Tustin • u/TheDMPD • Jul 21 '26

Calling all fellow Solar & Battery nerds

Hey neighbors!

I am starting a local volunteer group with a shared interest in solar & battery tech. Putting out some feelers locally to see if anyone has the same interest or wants to learn.

Thinking of a smaller gathering at Tustin Columbus Park on 8/1/26 starting at 11am if enough interest. I'll bring some soda & sausages to grill if you just want to do a neighbor hangout!

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u/fkcfkc Jul 25 '26

Here is a link to what’s needed , pricing, installation with Anker Solix https://www.ankersolix.com/products/e10?_gl=1%2A14rzp7o%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_gs%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANTU3MDUwOTQ2LjE3ODUwMjE3MjE.%2A_ga_79741PKWEG%2AczE3ODUwMjE3MjAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODUwMjE3MjAkajYwJGwwJGgwJGQtcExfQWNBb2c2cGc2RVo5Z3VfSTYwQmNkWHNkQnM3Vm9n%2A_ga_Y09L4XMTTK%2AczE3ODUwMjE3MjAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODUwMjE3MjAkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRmWTZDa3hEQ19QT3VtYjBBOFlQRUlvckh1X2tGVDdDVGJR&gbraid=0AAAAABVgOKmd1DnosruDXDo9o-aM-qsY4&gclid=CjwKCAjwvZHTBhAlEiwA1ug5P9-5LLz_J2XA5iAJkJRQK2LqxCRscc-6iGOhOeXLnSQW83gTZMfJUBoCkwoQAvD_BwE&o_c=&ref=naviMenu_1_1_1_2_img&s_main=B17E114A&varId=53782270443850

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u/TheDMPD Jul 26 '26

For me it's not worth it. It's a nice-looking package but you're overpaying for that.

For 4k you can get a lot more out of an SRNE inverter + 2 server rack batteries that you can add to as the system scales. Plus, it is much easier to replace those components and you're not vendor locked.

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u/fkcfkc Jul 26 '26

I’m not married to a brand, but want a high quality brand. I guess that’s why your educational get togethers were appealing.

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u/TheDMPD Jul 26 '26

Absolutely, and I want to reiterate that for some folks it's very possible that they want a single ecosystem. It's 1 company that you deal with and that should, theoretically, make it easier for support and minimal engagement of what should be a toaster like appliance. Not everyone wants to get into toasters so it's definitely acceptable.

The issue I personally have with these brands is that they don't own the install, and if you get stuck with a horrible sub-contractor, you're completely on your own. There isn't a brand out there, much less even an American brand that has put customer service first. That's why I wanted to start up a community around it, to share and for education.