256Wh/300W Anker 521 LiFePO4 Portable Power Station *RFB* (GroupBuy) $110 Newegg

xydane

Jun 14, 2024 3:56 PM

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xydaneJun 14, 2024 3:56 PM

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It says that this is refurbished by the way. Just wanted to put that info out there.

Hazmatika

Jun 14, 2024 4:12 PM

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HazmatikaJun 14, 2024 4:12 PM

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Isnt this the standard price for this capacity?

nowayman

Jun 14, 2024 6:43 PM

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nowaymanJun 14, 2024 6:43 PM

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Quote from Hazmatika

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Isnt this the standard price for this capacity?

It's slightly below the typical sale price. Nothing to go crazy over at only 300w draw

critten

Jun 14, 2024 7:06 PM

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crittenJun 14, 2024 7:06 PM

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i was looking for new batteries so somehow if i accumulate 3000kwh this year (plus inlet install) i would get 30% clean energy tax credit. unfortunately i believe in the IRS rules, it cannot be refurb/used (first time install or new only). just a heads up on these refurb batteries!

nowayman

Jun 14, 2024 7:15 PM

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Quote from critten

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i was looking for new batteries so somehow if i accumulate 3000kwh this year (plus inlet install) i would get 30% clean energy tax credit. unfortunately i believe in the IRS rules, it cannot be refurb/used (first time install or new only). just a heads up on these refurb batteries!

I don't see anything in the IRS instructions that bar refurbished batteries https://www.irs.gov/instructions/...k100074916

critten

Jun 14, 2024 9:04 PM

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crittenJun 14, 2024 9:04 PM

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Interesting maybe I have the wrong site but i read this page - assuming it is the same.

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deduc...rgy-credit
"Used (previously owned) clean energy property is not eligible."

xcougar

Jun 14, 2024 10:29 PM

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xcougarJun 14, 2024 10:29 PM

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Quote from critten

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i was looking for new batteries so somehow if i accumulate 3000kwh this year (plus inlet install) i would get 30% clean energy tax credit. unfortunately i believe in the IRS rules, it cannot be refurb/used (first time install or new only). just a heads up on these refurb batteries!

the credit is meant for installed batteries. It would be hard to argue a collection of tiny portable batteries are all part of an installation if one got questioned.

critten

Jun 14, 2024 10:42 PM

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crittenJun 14, 2024 10:42 PM

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Quote from xcougar

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the credit is meant for installed batteries. It would be hard to argue a collection of tiny portable batteries are all part of an installation if one got questioned.

yes that is correct but i am in the market (depending on prices) on the whole home battery back up. already got an inlet installed on my panel this year - so yeah i do have sort of a plan. I assume all batteries as long as you reach the required 3kwh should be included but unclear with lack of IRS guidance.

nowayman

Jun 15, 2024 12:11 AM

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nowaymanJun 15, 2024 12:11 AM

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Quote from xcougar

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the credit is meant for installed batteries. It would be hard to argue a collection of tiny portable batteries are all part of an installation if one got questioned.

Plugging them in is installing them. The IRS is not going to question, as long as you have receipts covering 3kwh, and you can show them the batteries in your house. They're reasonable.

256Wh/300W Anker 521 LiFePO4 Portable Power Station RFB (GroupBuy) $110 Newegg

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