Solar Stik™ vs. Fuel Powered Generator
|
Model |
Honda EM3800S |
Solar Stik™ Terra Power Pak 100 System ** |
| Engine |
Honda GX240 |
No Engine |
| Horsepower |
8 HP |
No Engine |
| AC Output |
120,240 3300 Watt Rated |
Max 1200 Watts (inverter) |
| DC Output |
12V 100 Watts (8.3A) |
12V 100 Watts (8.3 A) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
6.6 gal |
No fuel needed |
| Hours Run Time per Tank @ Rated Load |
10.4 |
No fuel needed |
Gallons per hour consumed at
rated load |
0.64 |
No fuel needed |
Gallons per hour consumed at
1/2 load |
0.45 (estimated) |
No fuel needed |
| Noise Level |
71 DB |
0 DB |
| Dry Weight |
192 lbs (single weight) |
173 lbs (in 5 parcels) |
| Residential Warranty |
2 years |
25 years |
| Life Expectancy |
4 years w/ maintenance |
25 years |
| Cost Analysis: Solar Stik™ vs. Fuel Powered Generator |
| Retail Purchase Price (MSRP) |
$2,075.00 |
$8,500.00 |
| Average Daily Running Time |
4 hours |
Continuous |
| Purchase Cost Prorated over Life of Product |
$415.00 per year for 5 years |
$340.00 per year for 25 years |
| Hourly Fuel Cost at Half Load (estimated) |
$ 1.80 per hour |
$0.00 per hour |
| 4 Hours Daily Usage x 365 Day Fuel Cost |
1460 hours = $2628.00 |
$0.00 per hour |
| Hourly Maintenance Costs |
$1.26 per hour* |
$0.02 per hour*** |
| 4 Hours Daily Usage x 365 Days Maintenance Cost |
1460 hours = $1,839.60* |
$150.00 per year*** |
| Total Annual Operating Expense |
$4,467.60 per year |
$150.00 per year |
| Total Cost Over Estimated Life of the Generator |
$22,338.00 for 5 years |
$12,250.00 for
25 years |
| * Based on manufacturer's recommended maintenance intervals |
| ** Power Pak 100 not needed if an exsisting battery bank is present. |
| *** New Power Pak batteries may be needed every 4 years at $600.00, if Power Pak is continuously run 24 hrs a day. |
