Grid Decentralization???

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> I thought Paul and TangoMan might find this interesting...
>
> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/12/031210072849.htm
>

It's just a massive UPS system. One of the companies I was involved
with had a $750,000 UPS system capable of handling critical
industrial processes in the event of grid failure.

If you can do without the need for 100% reliable power supply and
steady voltage then you can save yourself a lot of money in your
home.

I'm happy enough to live with 99.97% reliability and stable voltage
tht I get from my utility and save myself thousands of dollars.

You'll note that the article doesn't advocate doing away with the
grid, just methods to improve reliability.

TangoMan