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Re:How much load can be served from 1m² of sunlight by giantg2 on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @12:29PM (#29096891)
What about router/modem power draw? Needs to be some sort of connection to the internet to truly function as a website. (Not being connected would mean it's a wan site or intranet site)
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Re:How much load can be served from 1m² of sunlight by forkfork on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @06:30PM (#29101288)
Good point. There is: a HFC modem & 2x Google Wifi access points. Totals to about 15W of energy use - which only leaves enough energy budget for a Raspberry Pi.
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