Winter Storm After-Action Report: How Did Solar Systems Hold Up? (Episode 5 - Season 2)

Описание: Last week we talked storm prep.
This week, we’re doing the after-action report.

A massive winter storm rolled across the country — snow, ice, extreme cold, and widespread outages. Now we want to hear how it actually went for YOU.

Join @AdamDeLayDIY, @rodneyhunt, and Eric from @HomeEnergyIndependence as we break down what worked, what didn’t, and what we all learned from real-world winter conditions.

🔧 WHAT WE’LL COVER (LIVE DISCUSSION & Q&A)

• How solar systems actually performed during the storm
• Battery behavior in extreme cold
• Generator runtime, fuel use, and surprises
• Grid outages vs expectations
• Snow & ice on panels — problem or non-issue?
• Lessons learned you’ll apply next time

👉 Main chat question:
How’d you fair during the winter storm — and what would you do differently next time?

📸 SHARE YOUR STORM PHOTOS WITH US

We’d love to show your storm experience on the stream.

📧 Email: [email protected]

📌 Subject line: Winter Storm
Please include:
• Your name
• State you live in
• Photos of the storm, snow, ice, or your solar setup

Selected photos may be shared LIVE on stream.

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⏪ LAST WEEK’S EPISODE (STORM PREP)
Winter Storm Prep for Solar System (Episode 4 – Season 2)
We covered:
• Pre-storm solar prep
• Battery management
• Load prioritization
• Generator and fuel planning

This episode is the follow-up — real outcomes, real lessons.

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Drop your questions, share your experience, and learn with the community.
Let’s unpack the storm and unplug together. ⚡

Show Chapters:
00:00 – Storm Aftermath Check-In From Around the Country
03:40 – Snow vs Ice: Why Ice Causes More Damage
07:30 – Grid Failures Lasting Days, Weeks, or Longer
12:10 – Batteries Draining With No Sun
17:20 – Generator Runtime, Fuel Limits, and Regrets
22:40 – Frozen Pipes, Water Lines, and Monitoring Alerts
28:10 – Mini-Splits in Extreme Cold: What Works and What Doesn’t
34:30 – Solar Panels in Snow and Ice (Vertical Mounts & Reflection)
40:20 – Clearing Panels: Leaf Blowers, Brushes, or Letting the Sun Work
45:50 – Fuel Choices: Gas, Diesel, Propane in Winter
51:30 – Load Priorities When Power Is Limited
56:40 – Lessons Learned From This Storm
01:01:50 – Final Thoughts, Safety, and Staying Warm

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