SunCast 815: Can Your EV Really Power Your Home? Barry Cinnamon Says “Yes!”
What if your truck could power your house—and save you hundreds a month on electricity?
Could your EV be a secret energy arbitrage opportunity?
Barry Cinnamon, a true solar pioneer, shows that it’s possible right now with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) systems. Listen in as Barry breaks down why V2H is finally ready for prime time—and why the utility-centric V2X model is failing to deliver real value for homeowners.
Barry's message is clear: customers want control, not complexity. And with a 240V inverter in your EV (at least, in his Ford Lightning) plus the right home inverter/battery setup (ht to FranklinWH here), you can skip the expensive hardware and take back some control of your utility costs!
This isn’t just a backup power story. It’s about a seismic shift toward energy independence.
Expect to learn:
🔹 How Barry hacked his Ford F-150 Lightning to power his home
🔹 Why utilities are resisting customer-centric energy models
🔹 The real cost difference between home solar + EV vs. staying on the grid
🔹 What grid defection looks like—and why it’s accelerating in California
Whether you're an installer, a homeowner, or just EV-curious, this is your primer on the future of decentralized energy. It’s practical, passionate, and packed with real-world insight.
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