Why a Solar Generator Is the Perfect Emergency Backup System

How many people are actually prepared for a long term blackout? Some people think they are prepared because they have gas generator..but how will that provide power when there is no gas to be found?

You may be wondering... why will there be no gas? That's a good question and one that a lot of people may not think about. During a disaster or crisis, gas is almost always the first thing to go. Remember Super Storm Sandy? This natural disaster caused power outages for millions along the East Coast of the United States. People made a mad dash to gas stations and waited in line for hours to get gas. There was a huge gas shortage and people couldn't run their gas powered generators for very long because of it. After the storm, some people were left without power for weeks.

When most people think of a power outage they assume that it will only last a few hours or maybe even a day or two. They assume that the power company will be able to get their power back up and running and everything will be fine....but what if that wasn't the case? What if the power outages lasted weeks, months... or even years?

Some people ask, Well, what if I just stock pile large amounts of gas in case of a disaster? Lets say you had a 5000 watt gas generator and used it at half load for 24 hours a day. If it used 1/2 gallon of gas per hour that would be 12 gallons of gas per day. If you were somehow able to keep 50 gallons of gas on hand (which is very unlikely) you would be out of gas in less then 4 days.

There is no longer a question of how vulnerable the U.S power grid is. It has been well documented that the grid is extremely outdated leaving it vulnerable to disasters and attacks by terrorist groups and even other countries who want to reek havoc for the American people. The United States has more power outages than any other developed nation.

So if gas is not the answer, what's the best way to have a solid, reliable source of backup power? A solar generator is the best solution for having emergency power. These generators never use gas and they don't emit harmful fumes.

Because of they have a built in battery bank, these generators can produce power at night as well as during the day.

Solar power, unlike a gas generator, can provide power for you and your family for days, weeks and even years. Also, there are many types of solar generators available to meet the specific needs of you and your family. There are stand alone systems as well as systems that can be connected to the electrical panel in your home. There are even generators available for well pumps so you will never have to be without water when the grid is down.

We have "tie-in" systems that can be connected to the electrical/sub panel and stand alone portable solar generators

No matter what you need, we have the right system for you!

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Solar Generators: The Perfect Emergency Backup System

Solar Generators: The Perfect Emergency Backup System

A solar generator provides power without the use of gasoline and they do not emit any harmful fumes. The battery bank, that is located inside the generator, stores the power created from the solar panels which allows you to have power even when the sun goes down.

Solar generators are a must have for anyone who really wants to be prepared for a power outage, especially one that could be long term. There are several threats to the US power grid which could knock out power to millions of people for a very time. 

At Be Prepared Solar we have the largest selection and the best prices that you will find anywhere. We even have systems for well pumps! Now you can easily have access to water even when the power goes out.

Prepare For Disaster With a Solar Generator

A lot of people wonder why they should have a solar generator for an emergency. Here is exactly why everyone should have one in the event of a disaster.

When most people think of a power outage they assume that it will only last a few hours or maybe a day. They assume that the power company will be able to get their power back up and running and everything will be fine....but what if that wasn't the case? What if the power outages lasted weeks, months...years?

There is no longer a question of how vulnerable the U.S power grid is. It has been well documented that the grid is extremely outdated leaving it vulnerable to disasters and attacks by terrorist groups and other countries who want to reek havoc for the American people. 

How many Americans are actually prepared for a long term blackout? Some people have gas generators...but how will that provide power when there is no gas?

Why will there be no gas? That's a good question. Remember Super Storm Sandy? This natural disaster caused power outages for millions. People made a mad dash to gas stations and waited hours to get gas. There was a huge gas shortage and most people couldn't run their gas generators because of it.

What if I stock pile large amounts of gas in case of a disaster? Lets say you had a 5000 watt gas generator and use it at half load 24 hours a day. If it used 1/2 gallon of gas per hour that would be 12 gallons of gas per day. If you were somehow able to keep 50 gallons of gas on hand (which is very unlikely) you would be out of gas in less then 4 days.

Our solar power generators will provide power when you need it most and will last for years. Unlike gas generators, a solar generator will provide power for you and your family for the long haul!

 At Be Prepared Solar we make solar generators that are powerful enough to be practical and affordable for almost anyone!

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The Many Uses Of Our Portable Solar Generators

Portable solar generators are the perfect emergency back up power system. They never use gas, so you don't have to worry about gas shortages and they don't emit harmful or annoying fumes so they can be used inside your home.

However, our portable solar generators can be used for more than just emergency back up power. Our systems can be used for camping and other outdoor events. Think of all the things you could do if you had access to real power that was portable. Just load it up in your car or truck and take it with you...no matter where you go!

Have a business idea but don't know how you would have access to power? We have several customers who use our systems for their mobile based businesses. These include food carts, a window replacement business, and a band who plays outdoor events.

So check us out and see what we can do for your portable power needs!

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Russian Cyber Attack on U.S. Energy Companies

Group Linked to Russia Infects U.S. Energy Companies in Cyber Attack

The industrial control systems of hundreds of European and U.S. energy companies have been infected by a sophisticated cyber weapon operated by a state-backed group with apparent ties to Russia, according to a leading U.S. online security group.
The powerful piece of malware known as “Energetic Bear” allows its operators to monitor energy consumption in real time, or to cripple physical systems such as wind turbines, gas pipelines and power plants at will.
The well-resourced organisation behind the cyber attack is believed to have compromised the computer systems of more than 1,000 organisations in 84 countries in a campaign spanning 18 months. The malware is similar to the Stuxnet computer programme created by the US and Israel that succeeded in infecting and sabotaging Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities two years ago.
The latest attacks are a new deployment of malware that was first monitored by IT security companies at the beginning of the year.
Early infections by Energetic Bear appeared to be based solely around espionage.
Symantec, a U.S. cyber security company, said on Monday, however, that it had identified a virulent new “attack vector” designed to give the malware control over physical systems themselves.
Symantec said the group behind Energetic Bear, who they have dubbed Dragonfly, succeeded last year in infecting three leading specialist manufacturers of industrial control systems. Dragonfly then inserted the malware covertly into the legitimate software updates those companies sent to clients.
As clients downloaded the updates, their industrial control systems become infected. Contaminated software from one of the companies was downloaded to more than 250 industrial systems.
The malware is said to have indiscriminately infected hundreds of organisations, but by filtering infections to see where it is in regular contact with its command and control servers, Symantec said it had a clear picture of where Dragonfly’s interests lie.
According to Symantec, which produces the Norton range of antivirus software, Energetic Bear is most actively in use in Spain and the US, followed by France, Italy and Germany.
Symantec said it believed that Dragonfly was “based in eastern Europe and has all the markings of being state-sponsored”.
Stuart Poole-Robb, a former MI6 and military intelligence officer and founder of KCS Group, a security consultancy, said: “To target a whole sector like this at the level they are doing just for strategic data and control speaks of some form of government sanction.
“These are people working with Fapsi [Russia’s electronic spying agency]; working to support mother Russia.”
Timestamps and Cyrillic text and names within the code for Energetic Bear indicate the malware’s origins are in Russia, although attributing cyber attacks is far from an exact science.
For example, Chinese hackers, who have also been involved in energy-related espionage in the past, have been known to route their attacks through Russia to provide cover for their activities.
—By The Financial Times’ Sam Jones
http://securethegrid.com/2014/07/02/energy-companies-hit-by-cyberattack-from-russia-linked-group/

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Multiple Threats to U.S. Power Grid

NSA Director, “China Could Damage U.S. Power Grid”

WASHINGTON –  The head of the NSA issued a blunt warning Thursday to lawmakers: China can shut down the United States.

The grim forecast came from Admiral Michael Rogers, the director of the National Security Agency and commander of the U.S .Cyber Command. Rogers said he believed China along with “one or two” other countries had the capability to successfully launch a cyber-attack that could shut down the electric grid in parts of the United States.

Rogers reiterated that if the U.S. remains on the defensive, it would be a “losing strategy.”
Speaking to the House Intelligence Committee, the NSA director said the cyber threat was “so real,” and that agreeing to an international code, a sort of “laws of law” in the cyber realm is urgent.

The possibility of such cyber attacks by U.S. adversaries has been widely known, but never confirmed publicly by the nation’s top cyber official.

At a House hearing, Rogers says U.S. adversaries are performing electronic “reconnaissance,” on a regular basis so that they can be in a position to attack the industrial control systems that run everything from chemical facilities to water treatment plants…

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/11/20/nsa-director-china-can-damage-us-power-grid/

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Solar Power Generators: Don't Rely On Gas Generators During a Disaster!

As the owner of Be Prepared Solar I am often asked, “why should I have a solar power generator? Why not use a gas generator instead?” I will address exactly why I believe that a solar generator is the right decision for you, especially during an emergency.

When the power goes out we usually feel helpless, searching frantically for the flashlights and candles. Some people try to be prepared for a blackout by buying a gas generator. While the gas powered generators do provide power, they do have a lot of issues that may not make them the best choice for you and your family.

Gas generators emit fumes that are annoying and hazardous. Because of this they have to be used outside and can be inconvenient and noisy. The other, and most serious problem is that during a disaster gas is almost always in short supply.

Lets take an example from Super Storm Sandy. When Sandy hit the East Coast it left millions of people without power. The power outage lasted for weeks in some areas and to make matters worse, gas was nearly impossible to get. If you were lucky, you would wait in line for hours and were only allowed to get half a tank. 

Unfortunately, this gas shortage caused people who relied solely on a gas generator for power to be left in the dark.
Solar power generators do not use gas, have no harmful or annoying fumes and can be used indoors. They are extremely quiet and the only noise they make is when a quiet fan turns on, occasionally, to keep the system cool.

Our solar generators can also be recharged with a wall ac outlet or a gas generator in addition to the solar panels.
So, do your family a favor and be prepared for any type of power outage before it’s too late!

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