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submitted 2 months ago by Iconoclast@feddit.uk to c/pics@lemmy.world

I'm only half kidding. I'm a bit of a prepper and I have lots of powerbanks and devices that charge from USB but besides idling my truck I really had no other way to charge any of them in case of a long-term power outage which seemed a bit of an oversight on my part.

Not like this solves the issue. 30 watts (under ideal conditions) isn't much but it's a start.

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[-] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

OP probably doesn't. This is something I find odd about replies to stuff like this.

Hey guys, got 30w! Should be plenty.

Omg no you need 50kW to run a desalination plant.

But I have a fresh water spring next to me?

Yeah but I live next to the dead sea.

Obviously discussing different use cases and needs is cool, but some seem to try and apply requirements to others when it doesn't really apply to them.

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