"The solar panels are fine, and the other components are also fine; it's just the grid-tied inverter that's broken," Xiao Hang said, his face full of pain.
"Is it a big impact?" Li Yu asked.
"Simply put, this grid-tied inverter isn't expensive, but its role is crucial. It's like our heart. Without it, even with the biggest sun, our photovoltaic system can't generate any electricity."
"So, it means we can't generate electricity now?" Li Yu frowned.
"That's right."
"Didn't I buy several sets of equipment before? Is there anything that can be replaced? Let's replace it this time," Li Yu said after thinking for a moment.
"Other components are fine; it's just this grid-tied inverter. We only bought three before, and then during the heavy rain, for several days in a row, they short-circuited multiple times. One broke, and two others were waterlogged," Xiao Hang said.
"Didn't I tell you? All valuable items must be stored in a dry underground warehouse. How could you..." Li Yu said helplessly.
Xiao Hang sighed and said, "Brother Yu, it was mainly the previous heavy rain, and now this heavy snow, that had a significant impact on this inverter."
"Do you know where we can get this thing?" Li Yu no longer dwelled on it. Since there was a problem, they just needed to solve it.
"There should be some in the City Center. However, with the inverter broken, we can't generate electricity at all. Relying solely on the current power in the storage batteries, if the base maintains its current heating and the supply for the underground planting base, it can only last for about a week.
But if we fully prioritize heating for the underground planting base, everyone can temporarily move to the underground planting base to sleep at night, which can extend it by about 10 days."
After hearing Xiao Hang's words, Li Yu said with some concern, "So, at the very latest, we need to find and replace this grid-tied inverter within seventeen days, or else we'll lose power?"
"Exactly, that's what it means," Xiao Hang said.
Li Yu felt a headache after hearing this. It was currently freezing outside, dozens of degrees below zero, and they had to travel dozens of kilometers to find something.
For them, the difficulty was indeed quite high.
However, this had to be done. Without electricity in the base, if the heating stopped, everything would be over.
Li Yu realized the seriousness of the problem, so he took out his walkie-talkie and called his second uncle, third uncle, and others to discuss the matter.
His second uncle, who had just arrived, rushed into the room and his first words were, "Can the inverter be repaired again?"
Xiao Hang shook his head and gave a bitter smile, "I've already tried to repair them. Several are completely scrapped. We must replace them with new ones."
His second uncle said, "Then in the City Center, do you know exactly where we can get it?"
Xiao Hang said, "I know. For this brand of photovoltaic power, there's a logistics point in the City Center, and there should also be a sale point in an electronics market in the City Center."
"That'll do then," his second uncle said.
His third uncle, maternal uncle, fourth uncle, Da Pao, Tianlong, and others all entered the room. Li Yu saw that most people had arrived.
So he said directly:
"I suppose most of you have already heard a rough outline on your way here: our photovoltaic system has a problem, mainly with the inverter. The crucial thing is that without this inverter, we will have major problems with our electricity, so we must make a trip to the City Center."
His maternal uncle nodded after hearing this and said, "I also generally understood it just now. At this stage, ensuring electricity is indeed essential."
Everyone agreed that this was a big matter and could not be delayed.
Seeing this, Li Yu got straight to the point and said, "Yes, this inverter must be acquired. The key is that in such cold weather, going out carries a certain risk. The main question is who will go."
Hearing Li Yu's question, Xiao Hang immediately said, "I'll go. I know where to get that inverter."
"Yes, you need to go. I also need to go on this trip; it's a critical matter. Let's see who else can go?" Li Yu said.
After so many days of snow outside, the base was still regularly cleared of snow, allowing normal movement. Now, everyone had been in the base for so long without going out, and no one knew what the situation was like outside.
They didn't know if the roads were blocked by snow, and on the way to the City Center, they would also pass through some forested mountains. They wondered if there would be thick snow on both sides of the mountain forests, if it would easily trigger avalanches, or if the roads would be slippery.
What if the car stalled so far away? In such cold weather, once the car stalled, they would surely freeze to death if they tried to walk back on foot.
Under such extreme weather conditions, especially after so much continuous snow, all kinds of accidents were prone to happen, and no one knew what problems they would encounter along the way.
In short, this trip out was extremely dangerous.
Therefore, Li Yu would ask for everyone's opinion to see who was willing to go.
"Count me in. I'm very familiar with the City Center," Captain Lü said. Since being shot and injured, he had recuperated for a good while and was now basically fine.
However, Captain Lü was very anxious. Bai Jie and others who joined later had started to contribute their abilities, while he, who had joined earlier, had not achieved any merit.
He hadn't participated in the last mission to He Park because of his physical condition.
This time, hearing such an opportunity, he definitely wanted to go.
"Count me in too," Lao Xie also said.
"And me," Shang Xue'er said.
Li Yu looked at the three of them with some surprise; they were quite proactive.
Especially Captain Lü and Lao Xie, both of whom had daughters. Normally, they would be more cautious for their daughters' sake and unwilling to take risks.
But now this was...
However, it didn't matter. It was a good opportunity to hone the team's cohesion.
"Yu Ge, I also want to go out. It's been snowing heavily for days, and I'm practically suffocating. You must take me on this trip! It'll be good to get some fresh air," Da Pao said excitedly.
Li Yu's forehead was covered in black lines: "Do you think we're going out to play? This trip is very dangerous. Did you forget what I just told you?"
"Haha, it's fine. I love facing danger. I'll go with you on this trip," Da Pao said cheerfully.
"I must go too," Tianlong said.
Hearing them both volunteer so actively, a warm current surged through Li Yu's heart.
All this time, Da Pao, Tianlong, Tie Zi, Gang Zi, and the others had followed him to solve various problems outside.
When they encountered the most dangerous and difficult times, he always led them to the front. They had encountered many things and solved many problems together.
What they had honed, besides tacit understanding, was a deep brotherhood.
Tie Zi and Gang Zi were on duty today and didn't come. Otherwise, based on Li Yu's understanding of them, they would also have actively wanted to go.
But it was also good that they didn't come; it was perfect for them to guard the base. So, seven or eight people should be enough for this trip.
Li Yu nodded: "Me, Xiao Hang, Tianlong, Da Pao, Captain Lü, Lao Xie, Shang Xue'er. Then the seven of us will go on this trip."
