As it turns out, though, setting up a portable solar power source as backup power for your home isn’t the same as setting up a portable gas-powered generator.

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If you have your heart set on a solar backup, though, don’t let me dissuade you. I’m here to walk you through what you need to set up a portable solar backup generator, and how to set it up.