[Cialug] [omaha] Google Datacenters

[John Lengeling]

> Regarding this, it sparked a question that I have wondered about ...  
> at least once a year, I go to different locations in Africa, and I do

> some work there. The group I work with does not have a backup  
> generator at their location. African electricity is not always  
> "consistent". :) So, I've wondered what would be the best way to have

> a longer-lasting backup battery (than just carrying a charged spare  
> laptop battery) so that I could work longer even when power is out.  
> Flying out there with a UPS is probably not a weight efficient  
> alternative. Would you guys have any suggestions?

An appropriately sized 12 volt gel cell battery, solar panel, DC->AC
inverter.   Not to bulky.   You can get most of this from Interstate
Battery and Northern Tool & Equipment.

johnl