The AC power backup system costs $1,100 with one 250-watt solar panel, two 1000 watt power inverters and one 100 Ampere-Hour (600 Watt-Hour power) AGM batter. During power outage, the two 1000 Watt power inverters can keep meat cold in the compact frig, keep home lighted with LED lights and enable the use of computer and TV.
For cooking, use camping propane stove. Always keep a camping stove and propane tank ready for emergency.
Historical solar storm and power outage:
The Carrington event of 1859
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm_of_1859
The 1989 geomagnetic storm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_1989_geomagnetic_storm
The 2003 overloading power outage
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_blackout_of_2003
The 2012 near miss solar storm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm_of_2012
The 2013 ice storm power outage
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ice-storm-power-outages-progress-encouraging-in-ontario-1.2473933
Be prepared or be sorry
http://www.businessinsider.com/solar-storm-effects-electronics-energy-grid-2016-3
Post time: Jul-12-2017