I'd say you did very well on this system, especially to be energy independent from National Grid. Once the grid goes down for a long term, those who didn't bother to prepare will come to your house because you did. But, seriously, you have more piece of mind than most of us.👍
OMG, it was amazingly expensive ! We've just built a 6kWp/10kWh LFP/5kW (Deye 1phase hybrid) system that costed $7000 with labour. We use it off grid. The 10kW 3phase version would have costed roughly $9000 with labour but we don't need that much power. (Hungary/Europe)
I like how this video shows how solar panels do not have to be placed on top of the roof of a house to work. It is much easier to access the panels this way.
I love applying solar stuff, I mean whats not to like about putting together a system that can take the energy of our sun to produce the electricity we need in our homes..
I hope you did this like 4 or more years ago since a system that has 7200w solar with inverter and 14.3kwh battery only costs $6753 today. Many similar systems for around the same price.
Unfortunately we purchased our system during covid when everything was so expensive!!! However we did also buy life po4 batteries (very safe and can be inside our home) which significantly added to our cost. No regrets, just tough timing on purchase.
Outstanding,, my wife and i are looking land now and checking out all our options, i did sub , and will be checking out more of your video,s, thanks for all the infomation!!
I searched for 2 years before I bought 8KW inverter, 12kw solar, 48kw battery, custom mounts, total 22000 usd or 30000 cad. Had a firmware problem as well swapped the inverter 20 mins, used the gen to charge up the top 45% of charge the old inverter never charged too. Haven't used the generator since or even come close to using it consuming 14.6 kw a day. If December is not working for you another string of vertical mount bi facials, good cloudy black hole sucking power and snow doesn't stick. 2790 array 580watts in clouds mid-day. 48kw battery was 9600usd.
@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid If you could return the batteries for 3000 less get 48kw of lead carbons , no bms -30 to 60c I would even offer a video call to wire it up
Pieced together a 3kw setup with some used panels from SanTan and grabbed 10kwh of 2 100amp 48v lithium phosphate batteries and built some ground mounts from some lumber from home depot for 5k dollars for everything including some tools and all the wiring. Nice setup, but was awful pricey. My system will only run up to 30amps of 120v loads though, but for my usage was nice, I could be running 240 v loads if I doubled everything basically, doubt I will though.
I've watched you building up the solar system and I think you were maybe a little lucky with chosen supplier, but most importantly you did a great job researching the topic and consequently good choices, like LiFePo4 batteries. So you deserve it and I'm glad it's working great for you! 👏👍
Great video! That said, does your whole-house generator kick in if your inverter is out of commission (i.e., needs to be repaired or replaced)? We will be off-grid in the Ozark Mountains, and that's a scenario we want to prepare for. Think we are better off asking those who live an off-grid lifestyle. Any advice is welcome!
I was getting concerned as something might have happened as I didn't see more videos. Hope all is well up in the great North. The weather has changed into Tornado season down here in the South West.
How much did you have to use the generator to charge up the batteries this fall/winter? The cost of the Kohler generator should probably have been included because you could have used the smaller Harbor Freight generator you had as a backup if you were grid connected.
There was a stretch of about 30 cloudy days with absolutely no sun and the generator ran about every two days for about 2-3 hours. We could decrease that if we choose to, but for now we just live our lives like normal 🤷♀️😁😊 oh, and the generator cost was in another video but we honestly would have installed it anyway because power goes out for extended time a lot up here! But with the propane tank and all installed it was around 12,000
My presumption is there are times when batteries are full.with solar panels still working. If not used, you loose it. If it was me....I'd be turning on everything I have and let it just run away !
Wow! You guys have your own "solar system"? I hope it's in our Milky Way galaxy. Even Elon Musk can't say that! 😂 Although expensive in general terms, it's really a no-brainer. Especially with the rebate incentives. It will literally pay for itself. Plus, there are no power outages. You can't beat that no matter what "solar system" you live in! 😂
Much better than these rip off grid tie systems that solar companies push, your self sufficient with no monthly bill and have your own battery back up without having to take out a 60k loan at 11%
Exactly! Thank you so much for understanding one of the big reasons we did this. We actually pay ourselves a monthly amount just in case we need to fix or repair anything.
The gas generator should definitely be in the costings. Might be wise to include a second smaller 5kw generator totally independent of the solar system and main generator... to hedge against that bad day when the main power system fails for whatever reason. Call it Murphy's generator which can be manually connected to the house via a big red "Panic" transfer switch that isolates the first generator and solar system and allows you to have instant emergency power to watch the Super Bowl....
Yes, we understand your thoughts, the generator was included in the propane video as it runs in propane and can power our system independently whether we are off grid or not. We are planning to install a switch this year just in case of that exact scenario! And… we have a 6500 watt generator that can run our 240 volt well pump👍maybe we’ll have to do a solar update video though because even with the propane totals including the generator we came in less than what running electric in would have been!
I'd say you did very well on this system, especially to be energy independent from National Grid. Once the grid goes down for a long term, those who didn't bother to prepare will come to your house because you did. But, seriously, you have more piece of mind than most of us.👍
Thanks so much!
OMG, it was amazingly expensive ! We've just built a 6kWp/10kWh LFP/5kW (Deye 1phase hybrid) system that costed $7000 with labour. We use it off grid. The 10kW 3phase version would have costed roughly $9000 with labour but we don't need that much power. (Hungary/Europe)
I like how this video shows how solar panels do not have to be placed on top of the roof of a house to work. It is much easier to access the panels this way.
Thank you!
I love applying solar stuff, I mean whats not to like about putting together a system that can take the energy of our sun to produce the electricity we need in our homes..
Agree!
Nicely done! I’ve had a grid tied 4000 watt system for almost 15 years now
I have almost forgot what an electric bill is!
I hope you did this like 4 or more years ago since a system that has 7200w solar with inverter and 14.3kwh battery only costs $6753 today. Many similar systems for around the same price.
Unfortunately we purchased our system during covid when everything was so expensive!!! However we did also buy life po4 batteries (very safe and can be inside our home) which significantly added to our cost. No regrets, just tough timing on purchase.
That’s kind of the price I’m looking at now. I see things half the price from a year ago.
Outstanding,, my wife and i are looking land now and checking out all our options, i did sub , and will be checking out more of your video,s, thanks for all the infomation!!
Thanks! Appreciate that and wish you both the best!
I searched for 2 years before I bought 8KW inverter, 12kw solar, 48kw battery, custom mounts, total 22000 usd or 30000 cad. Had a firmware problem as well swapped the inverter 20 mins, used the gen to charge up the top 45% of charge the old inverter never charged too. Haven't used the generator since or even come close to using it consuming 14.6 kw a day. If December is not working for you another string of vertical mount bi facials, good cloudy black hole sucking power and snow doesn't stick. 2790 array 580watts in clouds mid-day. 48kw battery was 9600usd.
Sounds like a great system!
@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid If you could return the batteries for 3000 less get 48kw of lead carbons , no bms -30 to 60c I would even offer a video call to wire it up
Pieced together a 3kw setup with some used panels from SanTan and grabbed 10kwh of 2 100amp 48v lithium phosphate batteries and built some ground mounts from some lumber from home depot for 5k dollars for everything including some tools and all the wiring. Nice setup, but was awful pricey. My system will only run up to 30amps of 120v loads though, but for my usage was nice, I could be running 240 v loads if I doubled everything basically, doubt I will though.
Nice job👍
Love it, great job.
Thank you!
Good Morning to Both Of You 😇👍Thank You So Much For Your OUTSTANDING informative video 👍😇👌FULL WATCH 💖👌😇👍CHeers 🍻
Thank you so much
I've watched you building up the solar system and I think you were maybe a little lucky with chosen supplier, but most importantly you did a great job researching the topic and consequently good choices, like LiFePo4 batteries. So you deserve it and I'm glad it's working great for you! 👏👍
Thank you!
Great video! That said, does your whole-house generator kick in if your inverter is out of commission (i.e., needs to be repaired or replaced)? We will be off-grid in the Ozark Mountains, and that's a scenario we want to prepare for. Think we are better off asking those who live an off-grid lifestyle. Any advice is welcome!
The way it’s set up now, no it doesn’t. But, it is in our plans to install a switch so we can do exactly that. Very important 👍
@@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid Thank you!
Very welcome!
Great system. Finically out of my range. Lol
I was getting concerned as something might have happened as I didn't see more videos. Hope all is well up in the great North. The weather has changed into Tornado season down here in the South West.
Huh, we’ve been uploading once a week and shorts in between, not sure why you haven’t seen them but glad you’re here now! 😊😁
nice video, thanks
👍thank you
How much did you have to use the generator to charge up the batteries this fall/winter? The cost of the Kohler generator should probably have been included because you could have used the smaller Harbor Freight generator you had as a backup if you were grid connected.
There was a stretch of about 30 cloudy days with absolutely no sun and the generator ran about every two days for about 2-3 hours. We could decrease that if we choose to, but for now we just live our lives like normal 🤷♀️😁😊 oh, and the generator cost was in another video but we honestly would have installed it anyway because power goes out for extended time a lot up here! But with the propane tank and all installed it was around 12,000
My presumption is there are times when batteries are full.with solar panels still working. If not used, you loose it.
If it was me....I'd be turning on everything I have and let it just run away !
Lol, yes. That’s when I do laundry, run the dishwasher, and in winter run the electric heater! 😁
I'd crock pot a whole stuffed Chicken on high !
Yes! That too!
Always thought you had the perfect set up, those tax incentives are nothing to sneeze at.
Thanks, and the incentives are even better now!
Wow! You guys have your own "solar system"?
I hope it's in our Milky Way galaxy. Even Elon Musk can't say that! 😂
Although expensive in general terms, it's really a no-brainer. Especially with the rebate incentives. It will literally pay for itself. Plus, there are no power outages. You can't beat that no matter what "solar system" you live in! 😂
😂there’s definitely a lot of benefits, but we definitely don’t miss those ridiculous Long Island electric bills!
Much better than these rip off grid tie systems that solar companies push, your self sufficient with no monthly bill and have your own battery back up without having to take out a 60k loan at 11%
Exactly! Thank you so much for understanding one of the big reasons we did this. We actually pay ourselves a monthly amount just in case we need to fix or repair anything.
The gas generator should definitely be in the costings. Might be wise to include a second smaller 5kw generator totally independent of the solar system and main generator... to hedge against that bad day when the main power system fails for whatever reason. Call it Murphy's generator which can be manually connected to the house via a big red "Panic" transfer switch that isolates the first generator and solar system and allows you to have instant emergency power to watch the Super Bowl....
Yes, we understand your thoughts, the generator was included in the propane video as it runs in propane and can power our system independently whether we are off grid or not. We are planning to install a switch this year just in case of that exact scenario! And… we have a 6500 watt generator that can run our 240 volt well pump👍maybe we’ll have to do a solar update video though because even with the propane totals including the generator we came in less than what running electric in would have been!
alot of money