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Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
1:30 - System Hardware
2:47 - Series vs Parallel
4:30 - Inverters
7:50 - Using DroneQuote
9:37 - Digging Into Data
11:00 - Warranties
13:05 - Solar ROI
15:00 - Fun Facts
15:55 - Maintenance
17:30 - Battery Backup
20:38 - Conclusion
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@Mi6AgentSavileMBE. 2 роки тому
I'm in England, waiting for rain to be turned into household power. I've seen the sun in videos and books. Looks really bright and useful.
@kmw4359 2 роки тому
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@garyday615 2 роки тому
Quite feasible and worthwhile in the UK check Solar installs and monthly generation videos from Spectrum Geeks and EV Puzzle both UK based for examples.
@Dominus_Potatus 2 роки тому
technically, you could... You must somehow contain all the rain water in a tank, then use the water to spin the generator... basicly you are making a mini dam hahahaha I can't imagine the price for the land and the tax hahaha
@cashkitty3472 2 роки тому
We are better with wine power in the UK. We don't get enough sun on the winter
@MichaelWilliams-ro9bm 2 роки тому
And you have plenty of humidity as well!
@deltadigger2833 2 роки тому
Common problem with roofing and solar companies, the go out of business to avoid warranty, then start another company different name.
@davidpaikins3172 2 роки тому
@Rainbow Capone how is that the fault of the consumer.. who said it was cheap.. u said cheap... that's a huge assumption. truth is people do that all time. we had a pool company do that in my home town... scammer do the best they can to cover up being scammers
@toddkes5890 2 роки тому
That's when you only buy the 5-year warranty instead of the 10-year warranty ;)
@garyday615 2 роки тому
@@davidpaikins3172 The point we are making is that if you choose an installer who has been around for 10 years or more and have done your due diligence then the price you will pay won’t be the cheapest but you are much less likely to fall foul of the scammers and con artists.
@Peter-td3yk 2 роки тому
Hello I was a kitchen in home sales person....Windows do it a lot.... most companies know failure rates ....had classes on this.... change incorporation to avoid failures.....yup..
@Peter-td3yk 2 роки тому
@Rainbow Capone quality electronics company use cheap chinese parts.. read.... known failures..do who is quality....
@pgo301 Рік тому
I've only been on a 3 kW solar power off grid system for about 30 months, with a 32 Lithium 275 Wh cells. It's is quite a journey to see it function within my control. I did all the work myself while using a smaller solar system to build it with. The panels are used (8 x 360 Watt) ground mounted SunPower. But the biggest reward is knowing I have total control of my electric power.
@invisibletosociety8338 8 місяців тому
Using solar power is a game changer with more pros than cons. We have severe weather in the Midwest and power outages are common with heavy snow and ice during the winter. While not the ultimate problem solving solution it helps with the basics.
@onlineshoppingjakarta7338 8 місяців тому
How long do lithium battery still working well?
@ttkddry 8 місяців тому
@@invisibletosociety8338 how will solar help in the case of heavy snow and ice? Your pannels will not produce anything. If you have a battery it will be empty after 1 or 2 days if you are very conservative....
@deydraniadiancecht8298 8 місяців тому
Until you have to change those batteries. Enjoy that cost. It's like buying everything but the wiring all over again every 15 years. Unless you electric is really expensive, it's impossible to get ahead by using solar.
@ttkddry 8 місяців тому
@@deydraniadiancecht8298 actually the price of inverters and batteries is going down each year (and they perform better) , price of copper and installing going up. I can replace batteries and inverters on my own, no need to crawl on the roof.
@johnrogers1423 Рік тому
I found that by delaying the charging of my DC coupled battery until noon in summer, my output increased by 12%. I also found that my 41 panels rated at 13.25 kW could actually produce 15 kW of power. This 15 kW limit was made up of 5 kW going straight from the panel's DC output to my DC coupled battery battery and 10 kW flowing through my 10 kW inverter to my EV, house and the grid.
@andrewclimovech9967 Рік тому
All panels are rated at a solar constant, they may be operating because you have above average exposure
@how2honey327 Рік тому
Are you 8n Ohio?
@johnrogers1423 Рік тому
Melbourne, Australia.
@chippyjohn1 Рік тому
@@johnrogers1423 As Andrew said, the panels are rated at 1000w/m2 at 25c. Here in AUS we have higher than average UV exposure and if you couple it with lower temperatures the panels can exceed their rating. The rating is also a little conservative to allow for the warranty and variations in quality.
@imtexaspete 2 роки тому
Been on solar for 4 yrs and it still feels great on hot sunny days where my AC is on max and I'm still sending extra power to the grid.
@TwoBitDaVinci 2 роки тому
Wow that means you have a pretty big system congrats!
@bentleyjarrard885 2 роки тому
Peter N. Good for you. We have 2 systems at 3KW each, no problem to operate a 4 Ton AC system and still have a little extra going back into the grid. One of the panel arrays is pointed West so it continues producing until 5 or 6 pm. Couple of years ago I added batteries and a hybrid inverter so as not have interruptions during outages or rolling blackouts. Its very comfortable not having to worry about the power company or grid failures that seem to be getting worse.
@tonyp2865 2 роки тому
My AC will flatten my battery quite quickly, my panels may just keep up with it. Its a 10kw system.
@bentleyjarrard885 2 роки тому
@@tonyp2865 Are you saying the solar array is 10Kw or the battery pack is 10KWh? If your solar array is that big it should run your AC with plenty of extra power. Also, HyperEngineering makes a really good soft starter for Central AC condensers.
@tonyp2865 2 роки тому
@@bentleyjarrard885 Both are 10 Kw, I have a large air con for Australian conditions.
@r.t.hannah9575 2 роки тому
A 10 year review? This is unheard of. Well done!
@nulledrust9809 Рік тому
Thats because he is paid by the Climate Control Mafia to lie to you.
@thomasbranson7237 Рік тому
I am going on 18 years with my setup and have no problems so far. I love it. My power bill before I went solar was 535.00 a month. Now that money is mine and not the power company.
@r.t.hannah9575 Рік тому
@@thomasbranson7237 that’s awesome! Have you done any long term cost analysis? What year was your break even point?
@gatoryak7332 Рік тому
@@r.t.hannah9575 Simple payback analysis (break-even date) is meaningless. The real way to do it is to perform a life-cycle cost analysis compared to the life-cycle cost analysis of doing nothing. The option with the lower life-cycle cost is the one to choose if money is the only factor. Look at it this way, if a solar system installed at your house has a 8-year simple payback, and a new water heater has a 2-year payback, which one is a better investment? With no other information, you have no way of knowing. How about adding a third alternative: Does it makes sense to add a PV system and a new water heater? Why would you add a new water heater when you'd be getting power from your PV system? You might come up with the wrong answer if you are dealing with only simple payback.
@skydiver4ever25 Рік тому
@@gatoryak7332 What tf are you talking about?!? She asked you a simple question, don't try to make it sound more complicated than it really is, just to justify the fact that you have absolutely no idea how to calculate and answer to one simple question.
@agems56 Рік тому
Finally, a comprehensive review of the pros and cons and overall costs associated with a solar system which kept me from obtaining a system! My biggest fear is hail which we can count on every year here in Calgary! And the harsh winters mixed in! Do the panels over the roof keep the attic a lot cooler due to the shade and under panel air circulation?
@PaulodeSouzaLima Рік тому
I'm in Brasil (yes with a "S") and I have 8x 340Wp panels and 8x 220Ah batteries. I agree with every single word you said in this video. In my case, The energy my panels produce is more reliable than the energy company. I'm not 100% off grid, but I have most of my house on solar and that part is 24/7 on solar. My energy bill fell 75% off. I intend to keep the house 100% off grid and use the grid only for emergency purposes.
@lunafringe10 Рік тому
the average energy bill used to be around 60-80 euros a month, that doesnt warrant buying a big system, which needs to be serviced.
@primethread Рік тому
The nation's exonym is Brazil, its endonym is Brasil. Kinda like "Alemania" vs "Deutschland".
@kde5fan737 16 днів тому
@@lunafringe10 over a 15 year period you would spend 10,800 - 14,400 euros on electricity at 60-80/month and that is if the prices don't increase. If you can supply your electricity for the amount saved, I don't see a problem with them, especially if you are charging a plugin hybrid or EV as gas prices are much higher than electricity. I have a neighbor that has only purchased 4-5 tanks of gas since 2018 as the rest of their driving has been on electric in their plugin hybrid.
@raphi154farel5 Рік тому
Got my panels for 21 years now. They are well above 80% still. Had to replace 1 converter I reused from my very first solar installation 23 years ago. 300 € of maintenance in 21 years. I am going to double the capacity and add a Batterie next year. Never cleaned the panels. It’s so cool!
@TwoBitDaVinci Рік тому
Wow!!! I’d love to chat! We should do an episode about them!
@raphi154farel5 Рік тому
@@TwoBitDaVinci Why not. At the moment I’m not living where those panels are installed but we will move back there soon. Then we will modernise. In case you are interested we can chat for sure.
@ixyzyxi Рік тому
80% without cleaning for that ammount…? I seriously wonder how many increase you get for cleaning them, but taking in account the 5% given it means they are still around 90% compared to when new
@Shalmaneser1 Рік тому
When did you break even?
@raphi154farel5 Рік тому
@@Shalmaneser1 After around 10 years give or take 1 year. Got very high incentives in Germany around the 2000ers and had not to pay back the whole amount of the loan. Since than ☀️😎
@samhunt9380 2 роки тому
Had mine here in Australia for 11 years and it paid for itself inside 2 years. Since then, I have never had a power bill. It was installed by an electrician friend of mine who was scrupulously honest, thankfully......The rates the power companies buy the generated power from me helped of course.....great video, thanks for sharing.
@lillyanneserrelio2187 2 роки тому
Short question: can you share your build specs? How many panels of what wattage each? What controller do you use, what is your setup for energy storage? What model batteries and their Kilowat/ Amp hour capacity? Any other details to share? My situation: I live in Miami, Florida, USA. I think we have comparable sun levels to Australia. I've been on the fence for a while deciding whether to take the expensive plunge into a full conversion. One issue is the buyback- our electric provider (FPL) doesn't buy back excess power (yet) so we either have to store excess power in batteries or lose it. Factoring that loss of potential income, the break even point on a solar system ranges from 12-18 years (range is due to varied cost of our battery choices and how energy capacity storage we want.)
@pholliez 2 роки тому
Hi Sam! Thank you for sharing. I’m in NSW, did you have to get any special approvals for a non-solar company to do the install? We’ve been told by a few different sources that this isn’t possible and/or our home insurance will be invalidated.
@HyRax_Aus 2 роки тому
Had my 13kw system for nearly 3 years now - haven't looked back. Best thing to invest in ever. For those in Australia (I'm NSW), I had Solaray Energy install mine. Great company, VERY tidy work and their systems make use of Enphase hardware (microinverters) and are Tesla-ready for batteries or cars (whether you install now or later).
@PadmaDorjee 2 роки тому
Very helpful info Sam & Jeff, thanks to both of you as I’m in Melbourne and been sitting on the fence about solar for past 3 years. Obviously we don’t get as much sun as you do in nsw but I still think the long term investment is worth it. Do you guys think battery is worth it now or just manage our usage for now with heavy stuff like washers etc for during the day and wait till battery technology improves and becomes more competitive?
@robertshappenings5481 2 роки тому
here in the states, in SE, .. Duke energy still likes to hang onto billing .. charging $10 for 'connect fee' --because they have a meter reader come out .. that may have gone to wireless reading by now .. and they play with the 'connect fee ' billing as well .. before it was duke, it was progress energy .. like any basically monopoly, they feel they r the only game in tonwn and the customer dosent have much choice ...
@callmebigpapa Рік тому
I like the idea of solar carport or gazebo for ease of access or ground mount if you are in the county with the space. Also you can go with a small battery and an inexpensive generator for longer duration outage such as hurricane source events etc. Also note that in the USA adding solar increases the value of your house by 4% on average. You are my favorite Da Vinci!
@kocerarif Рік тому
As an offgridder for more than 30 years, I can say that solar panels are the modern world's miracle. I do anything that needs energy from lighting, water pumping, milking, cleaning to irrigating a 5 hectare of land. I've invested a good deal on panels and their contraptions to meet the energy need, and the investments I've made have paid off generously. Now, I meet 80 % of my total energy need from the solar systems. The only area I can't use solar is heating my home in winter.
@Alex-dw4iw Рік тому
A more energy efficient idea for heating your house in winter might be heat pumps. Even with the smaller amount of power you’re able to generate in winter, heat pumps are significantly smaller and energy efficient than furnaces.
@thecardwarskingdom6368 10 місяців тому
Also consider installing a wood burning stove (if possible)
@abdervish 10 місяців тому
@@thecardwarskingdom6368 if you have easy access to free wood, a high efficiency wood burning stove is a good option to heat your home.
@thecardwarskingdom6368 10 місяців тому
@@abdervish right, my thought processes would think that most offgridders would be able to find a few trees around
@cadpeter7972 9 місяців тому
Heating and Cooling (A/C) are the 2 most important things...and Solar fails at both
@ngbc5342 2 роки тому
I've had mine in the UK for 10 years too. Paid for themselves in 6 years, then invested in a Powerwall 2, another great investment which together cost £20k. They contribute 68% toward our total power consumption, which now includes our two electric cars, so no more petrol, or diesel fuel costs either. Best investment ever.
@MrDavidcanet 2 роки тому
As a general rule, -IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CHARGE AND ELECTRIC CAR. DURING DAYTIME YOU ARE AT WORK. it depends how many kilometers are you away from home. . AND IF YOU RETURN LATE NIGHT OR LATE AFTERNOON YOU HAVE'NT ENOUGH SOLAR LIGHT TO CHARGE YOUR E-CAR neither enought time to perform the charging. ..- The energy needed is about 6kWh, of A Tesla S 85kWh battery. 2 de set. 2021
@MrDavidcanet 2 роки тому
I am sorry guys.
@MrDavidcanet 2 роки тому
nobody is properly realising. you need at least the same set of power bank that cost us$ 5000 to store the energy you need from solar panels to recharge the car when returning back home . supposing you spend 50% of the car.battery in distance of 100+100 kilometers . and that is in the most favourable sunny days. also remember in very high temperatures in summer ;: the solar-pannels efficiency drops.
@saxon-mt5by 2 роки тому
Either you've been lucky or I've been unlucky! My UK system was installed fifteen years ago, and I can't see them even breaking even within another ten years. At the first signs of significant degradation I shall be removing the system and not replacing it.
@fernarias 2 роки тому
Wow, powerwall 2 costs 20k in the UK. In the US you can get 5.1kwh for $1700, so three of these to match your tesla would be $5200. I'm guessing that diy projects are frowned on in the UK (in the US, you just don't qualify for the tax credit).
@johnjcb4690 2 роки тому
Oh my goodness! I study electrical engineering and i find your content the best yet seen ever from thousands. PLease continue what you do, please!!
@brianhaygood183 2 роки тому
Be sure and pick enough econ classes to see what he's missing.
@janicescragg2388 Рік тому
Thank you for this. I appreciate that you have broken everything down into smaller bits. Every video I have watched so far has dumped an overwhelming amount of information without really giving an explanation of the system. Until now I have been left feeling stupid and frustrated. While I will have to watch it again before purchasing a system this video has given me that aha(!) moment to what to do for my situation. Meaning a cabin in the woods soon to be my off grid full-time living space.
@JWChicago Рік тому
I'm finding this a year later, but this is a great video, thank you! Considering solar for our home now, and your calculators are especially appreciated (as I'm sure their logic still generally applies). Thanks again!
@davidgolden6068 2 роки тому
Another great advantage in hot climates is they shade the roof and make cooling the house more efficient just by their presence
@SIDdaGreat 2 роки тому
This is actually why I want it. My roof gets direct sunlight and heats my attic to unbearable levels 😥
@bwwilson1765 2 роки тому
@David Golden Never thought about that aspect. Interesting thought.
@djdickey 2 роки тому
This largely depends on how much space you have between the panel and your roof. Tesla tiles sit directly on the roof. There are even water cooled panels to make the panels more efficient in hot climates. These double as water heaters for pools and assistance to your regular water heater.
@geroldmanders9742 2 роки тому
Panels will provide a bit of shade, that much is true. But in hot climates those panels heat up. And not by a little bit either. This excessive heat reduces the lifespan of the panel pretty drastically and to add insult to injury, the efficiency of turning sunlight into electricity drops a lot as well. Planks would have a similar effect regarding shade, but are way less expensive than solar panels. Shade helps in areas with high temperatures, but what you really want is mass. As in 1 meter thick walls etc. The sun will heat such walls during the day but the inside of these walls remains cool. And when the temperature drops at night, these walls radiate the heat back out, so you will feel comfortably warm. Of course, the sun will "charge" these massive walls again during the day and you will be comfortably cool during the day. Costs more during construction, but afterwards you won't need any airconditioning at all. The energy savings over the lifespan from such a house easily cover the extra construction costs.
@davidgolden6068 2 роки тому
@@geroldmanders9742 meter thick walls??? Man, that sounds preventatively expensive, even considering a lot of energy savings. I've never in my life heard of a house being built even similarly to that. Like how do you have windows, and if you actually have enough for ample natural light won't that kinda mess up the reasoning behind the bunker-thick walls? For me anyhow, replacing solar panels every 15-20 years sounds wayyy cheaper and more enjoyable as an energy saving solution
@deusexaethera 2 роки тому
If your power company has peak billing, I want to point out that you can also install a battery -- no solar panels, just a battery -- and program the battery controller to charge it in the middle of the night and use it in the evenings, to reduce your peak power consumption. The savings per month is smaller, but the initial cost is also smaller.
@tordlindgren2123 2 роки тому
You have a good thought there. That sounds like a good midway solution for when you want this kind of system, but only enough money for part of it.
@rickyrick9328 2 роки тому
to charge "it". what is "it"?
@destruct1214 2 роки тому
@@rickyrick9328 the battery.
@seth7745 2 роки тому
Not necessarily. Batteries are far more expensive than solar panels in terms of life cycle cost when used continuously. They are only good for so many charge/discharge cycles. Do the math on the cost of each KWH of charge/discharge vs what you are saving on your power bill. You may actually be spending more. You will likely be replacing your batteries every couple of years this way and need several thousand dollars worth depending on your energy consumption.
@Engineer9736 2 роки тому
This is a very old theory which is not true. The difference in day/night billing does not outweigh the losses in charging a battery and the losses in converting the battery voltage back to mains.
@charlesabar8735 Рік тому
Here I am at the end of September, 2022. I'm now in the process of contracting to get a system installed on my roof, and I'm doing last-minute worrying that I've forgotten some aspect. I saw my previous post and your response. Big shot of joy for me.. With more information under my belt, I can comprehend more details on this video. Thank you again. Charley
@FRYEGS6 Рік тому
Two Bit. This was one of the most informative presentations I have ever seen. Thanks for that boat load of info. Really really informative
@thebuckfan1441 2 роки тому
In depth, clearly communicated info on a subject that can be pretty confusing. Having a 10 year experience to evaluate separates you from a lot of other reviews or opinions on solar. Well done. I liked and subscribed based off of this video.
@Ciiren 2 роки тому
were you interested in solar?
@alanadale1945 2 роки тому
me too
@edwinrodrigues9747 2 роки тому
@@Ciiren i too am offgrid for 3+ years and its worth it. Use a simple inverter and few panels and couple of batteries and it is all fixed .
@mdsadek1508 2 роки тому
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@SrikanthPRABHA7 2 роки тому
Thank you. I am going solar. The fact that it reduces my own carbon footprint on this planet is good enough for me to go solar
@JerryRigEverything 2 роки тому
Great video. Cool seeing a long term perspective.
@TwoBitDaVinci 2 роки тому
Dude huge fan! Thanks for taking a moment to stop by! I’d love to chat sometime… love your style and have some ideas
@JerryRigEverything 2 роки тому
@@TwoBitDaVinci email is always open! JerryRigEverything at Gmail
@phantomwalker8251 2 роки тому
@@TwoBitDaVinci prius,takes 70 yrs to pay for itself, you wont have it 70 yrs,will you..here in aus. i have a 10 pnl system. cost 9k, panels were 200 each,inv. 400. rip off. anyhoo.. i wanted mode pnls seeing the price came down to 3.4k,same system, sorry sir,you allready have a system, you can buy this,buit your input rate will go down to 6c, not your current 54c. yup,,so much for being green,. &,we can not,get off the grid. people without solar,are paying thru higher cost,to offset the loss from solar revenue. its a scam. i dare you,,to do a vid,on wind farms. what they cost to produce,set up,maintain,&,the ultimate re cycling of them,. all green inovations are a lose,lose, scenerio. total garbage brainwashing..we have companies that go around cleaning panels, they work better in low sun. after 30c forget it. like a lithium batt,too hot,shts itself.. thats my 4 bits..
@phantomwalker8251 2 роки тому
@@TwoBitDaVinci you can have 400,000 kw panel system,but its the 5kw inverter,that governs the power,not the panels. in aus..if my panels are capable of 10kw,the inv only lets its 5kw thru..
@phantomwalker8251 2 роки тому
@@TwoBitDaVinci battery syst cost 6k. ill wait for the power..as to your tesla. we will never run out of oil or coal,which is cheap,with infrastructure now. you,need outlets every 300 mile,installed,new. here in aus,we can go 1000 ks without a fuel stop.. good luck with your tesla, as i pass you.. plus,the sun controls the earths temp. NOT YOU. all this ''green'',production,is contributing more,extra,than just having coal & oil,& making it cleaner,not a whole new untested,costly system,that has a life span, a petrol engine can last forever. yours,can not. whats the cost of production,life span & re production,of your 3k batteries. ???...an engine,petrol,re build,is only 2k,after 30 yrs of use.. you lose.. if run for 30 yrs on lpg,it pumps out oxygen,go figure....&,end of the day,you,need a coal fired power station,to make all your green bs. foundries,machinery,cnc,s. ect ect.. cut down a forest,for a solar farm,,yup,,thats green,isnt it.. ignorance is bliss..
@ACupid-ej7nv 3 місяці тому
Thank you so much for this feedback. This is my first time seeing your channel and you hit on ALL my areas of concern.
@bryanreed742 8 місяців тому
This video makes me really appreciate the communication style of a good engineer. Direct, precise, concise, with real and useful information and no rambling, wild speculation. Its a longish video but there's no fluff; there really is that much information.
@johndoh5182 5 місяців тому
Except he was wrong about current and volts making an assumption that high current is really bad and you'd need heavy wires which is completely false. The size of a wire is based on WATTS which is a function of both current and voltage. You create higher voltages when transmitting power over any kind of distance because it's more efficient. 🙂
@markmcadie354 2 роки тому
Here in Australia we have two factors in favour of solar, the first is we get a lot of sun (perhaps the only advantage of being on the driest inhabited continent) and secondly we have much cheaper solar systems. I recently added a 6.6kw system to the already existing 5kw system and added two Tesla Powerwalls. The system powers my house, charges my Tesla and exports about 150% of power I use even though the system is throttled by my energy supplier to 5kw of export. It takes a couple of really low production days for us to draw from the grid - happens about once a month on average…
@stiaininbeglan3844 2 роки тому
Which is exactly why people in wetter (but still sunny) climates need to consider options other than just solar. I've seen so many videos or comments in which people say things like, "But solar doesn't make enough power!" And solar is the only thing they're trying or wanting to use. But wind and hydro also generate electricity easily and aren't hard to install. And these people don't have to go with only one or the other, but often pretend that they do. When I install my grid, it will utilize all three, as all three are a thing where I live and plan to live. It might take a while, but there is zero reason to be a purist when there're other options available.
@carllennen3520 2 роки тому
@@stiaininbeglan3844 It isnt about being a "purist, its about practicality and feasibility. Hydro power is not only rare for anyone to have access to moving water, but the components are seriously expensive, if you arent jerry rigging something yourself out of an old washing machine. Wind is also cost prohibitive. You cant generate any real usable power through wind, unless you have an enormous blade head, with an enormous generator coupled to that enormous blade head. You either have no clue what you are talking about, or are so rich, the costs wouldnt affect you. Most people do not have river frontage on their land, or the capital to buy land with river frontage. And even if you did, the river would have to move fast enough and consistantly enough to generate power, and even then, you are fighting with the Government to allow you to build a water wheel to generate that power. People arent poopooing wind and hydro. Its just not feasable for the vast majority of people.
@erndeche1475 2 роки тому
@@carllennen3520 This exactly. Most people do not live in places where wind and solar are viable. On top of that, neither is nearly as eco-friendly as its proponents would have you believe.
@jeffwads 2 роки тому
Do you get massive subsidies to cover the cost of the panels and installation? We don't.
@evancombs5159 2 роки тому
@@carllennen3520 to add to this, unless you are a homesteader you likely would not be allowed to install a wind turbine in your backyard due to NIMBYs. There are not many wind options that would be considered acceptable but most neighborhoods and towns.
@panoscharos983 2 роки тому
I wish you another 10 happy peaceful years to come! Regards from Athens Greece...thank you...
@TwoBitDaVinci 2 роки тому
Hello and thank you Panos! I want to visit Greece as soon as things settle down!
@floorpizza8074 2 роки тому
That's a very nice sentiment to share, thank you.
@bdavidson3426 7 місяців тому
Bro, I am very thankful that I found your channel. The info is straight forward and shared in earnest. I will definitely share links to your videos in my circle.😎
@Blxz 8 місяців тому
For anyone confused about why panels stop working when the grid goes down - imagine being an electircal worker happy you've turned off the grid area and about to start working on the lines while some person up the road a bit is buay pumping electricity into your line from the other direction. It makes a lot of sense to cut it off but still a major downside to getting solar to offset power outages.
@AndrewBuilt 2 роки тому
This is actually one of the best solar videos I’ve ever seen, good job!
@TheFairwoodOne 2 роки тому
Agree!
@waltharp.novaccs5980 2 роки тому
Thanks for some really good, in-depth info... I'm in the research stage of building a home on wheels, and you answered a number of questions that I've had. More importantly a number of questions that I hadn't even considered yet... Much Thanks!
@sandyt4343 Рік тому
I love this channel! You do such a great job with explaining things, and you are such an easy guy to listen to and very comprehensive coverage on every subject. This comes at a opportune time for me because I am going to see the fellows Hot Springs operation that runs 100% on solar And he’s going to show me around through what he’s done in creating his system and maintaining it. I’ve always been interested in solar and installed a system on our house about two years ago, which has worked out very well but you filled in a lot of gray areas in my knowledge. I will be able to have a better comprehension of what his system entails. Excellent job with everything you do. I wish I had found your channel years sooner, but better late than never keep up the great work.
@petermayadunne9512 Рік тому
One of the most clearest and honest plus data based appraisals I have even come across via UKposts. Thank you...
@salehd4543 2 роки тому
I am saying this as someone who has been working on microgrid systems, your information is very accurate.
@whirled_peas Рік тому
I’ve always thought it’s ridiculous that a company can sell a long warranty and just go bankrupt like that.
@hottractor2456 9 місяців тому
It's like they are a furniture store. Sell you an expensive piece of furniture with a long warranty, go out of business and start back up with a different name. Rinse and repeat.
@pattidoyle5102 9 місяців тому
Yes! I realized after buying windows for my house that came with a lifetime warranty that it meant only for the life of the company!
@DanielRichards644 8 місяців тому
well if a company isn't making money what are they supposed to do, keep losing money forever or is the government supposed to use our tax dollars to keep them afloat like the Solyndra scam?
@thihal123 8 місяців тому
We got jilted the same way but with our water heater.
@richardwarren7492 Рік тому
Great content. On the cleaning. I had the solar folks when they were on the roof install a PVC piping syste wit sprinklers aimed at the panels. I simply turn on the water for about 15 minutes when the panels are dirty, actually dusty and they are clean, the whole system there ran 500 dollars with the parts and labor. My break-even point was 3.7 years. Our panels are on 3 side, to the East (yep, morning sun, no trees) South, the bulk of the panels and finally West for late afternoon. My payback was faster because of credits back to grid and - - we live in the desert with an average of 286 days of sunshine.
@GotoHere Рік тому
3.7 years? I call BS. Most systems are at least 15 years payback. You forgot to calculate the time value of money, depreciation and the opportunity costs if that money was invested in something else.
@johnkruk6929 Рік тому
Thank you Two bit Da Vinci - love the name Love your presentations,simple to follow & very educational keep up this high quality you are on a winner thank you☝️ so much
@adilusa Рік тому
I did start experiencing with solar panels in 2010. Bought 2 small panels, soldered together, bought the cheapest charger and a small 12V battery for RV. Was pretty happy when in the next morning I saw a green light on my charger :) was experiencing wiring my bath and living room with 12V light bulbs, charging my phone and tablet with solar energy. But it became very handy when ib 2012 we were hit with Sandy hurricane and our neighborhood was left with no electricity for a full 2 days. I remember when I was getting home when it was already dark and turning on my lights in living room I did hear how people taking a walk outside (what else to do when there is no electricity in your house) were whispering "how does he have electricity at home?" :) that was the best moment. I was able to keep electricity for couple hours and for 1 charge of my phone. Since I had a small set up it couldn't last long so I had to go to sleep early hoping for a sunny day next day to fully recharge my battery.
@WetPig Рік тому
Whenever I have no electricity it always seems like a really comfy, humbling time, to take a nap especially. Having just enough to scrap-by seem even more comfy.
@pavel9652 11 місяців тому
Interesting experience, but the people talking on the street part was little scary ;) The outage lasted only two days, but otherwise expect someone to show up and take it from you, or expect to provide the services to the neighborhood, maybe charge their devices, especially if they think or know you are one of the peppers with off-grid system and full pantry. Difficult times unleash often the lowest instincts.
@sntstafford 2 роки тому
“What would you keep for 25 years”? The only thing I've kept that long is a wife; she came with no warranty, no trade in provision, a very messy separation clause, high maintenance probability, and, I was warned by the manufacturer that she would be a handful even in the best of times. 30 years later………..wwweeellll……….
@bjleau76 2 роки тому
That is so true, thanks for the laugh…
@iliyanivanov7337 2 роки тому
Best example ever :))))))
@Aermydach 2 роки тому
Best comment I've come across yet! ROFL
@bigdad8746 2 роки тому
Well That's what you get when you buy a used car
@waynemcleod6767 2 роки тому
And value depreciates rapidly.
@beattheswissable Рік тому
I love your video, thanks a lot for all the useful details on the various options as well as your ROI calculations! This is exactly what I need right now, very early in my journey to a solar-powered retirement home in sunny Thailand! 🙂
@robertennor1143 6 місяців тому
This is the most helpful video I’ve watched on this topic. What a wealth of information. It’s making me rethink initial phase and final phase costing/recovery as well as power failure, generator and battery bank decisions. You have opened a new window for me. Thanks. Will check out any other vids you’ve done on this topic.
@normgraham8630 2 роки тому
I'm impressed. In the 80's we installed solar hot water heaters with a 30 year warrantee, and i "believed". The company went out of business, in 5 years. I hated driving by and looking at one I helped install. I could see it decomposing. The frame used plastic, or something that degraded in the sun. ouch. They basically had to be removed in 7 years.
@xyzsame4081 2 роки тому
in the temperate climate zone the thermic solar panels last easily 30 years. Same for the tank (that should last longer than that). The frame is wood and with a metal cover, it is not really high tech (no electronics - as opposed to PV). And the absorptive layers also help up well. If the termites do not get to them on the roof a wooden under a metall sheeting (with some space for aearation of course) should also hold up in semi-arid areas. of course that was German engineering so unthinkable ! to use plastics forthe frame ;) There is a consumer protection agency that does tests, who would have ripped apart a company that manufactures like that, or a solateur (plumber) who is cluless enough to work with such materials.
@Normandy1944 2 роки тому
You should of known it was a scam when they told you that they had "hot water heaters". Hot water doesn't need heating.
@pinschrunner 2 роки тому
Thanks for your honesty. If only the 5g installers would have a conscience
@alihaidar5787 2 роки тому
@@pinschrunner 5G doesn't do anything. Stop spreading mis information.
@markkeneson6806 2 роки тому
@@alihaidar5787, if it doesn't do anything then why are they installing 5G networks? 😉
@torocars9227 2 роки тому
I tried drone quote. What I learned is that they will give you 3 solar setups to pick from depending on price. Those systems are from different brands of solar panels ofc. They funnel all customers to one particular and exclusive preferred lender. Best thing to do is research terms of lenders in this business.
@dronequote 2 роки тому
Thanks for the opportunity Toro Cars. You’re right about the lender; there are SO many different lenders for solar and we prefer to use one specific lender across the board (when possible) since it facilitates the process for all parties involved. In the end, as you mentioned, due diligence will take you far. We prefer to suggest some kind of financing outside of solar loans because there are better options for those that qualify.
@henrylee8092 2 роки тому
@@dronequote what is the cost of getting a quote? Do you get back the cost of the quote if you decide to go with your recommended set up?
@weekendwarrior3420 2 роки тому
@@dronequote "facilitates the process for all parties involved" = "we can do less and pocket the savings"
@thecontemporarygentleman Рік тому
Awesome video. There are certain videos from certain channels I watch and re-watch while taking notes. This is one of those videos. Thank you for your time and data!!
@megatherium99 Рік тому
One of the most cogent and informative explanations of a solar system I’ve ever heard and I’ve been following solar since I was a kid in the 70s!!!
@tbrayden3694 2 роки тому
Been in my new construction house almost 3 years. Just wished I knew if my employer will stop doing layoffs 2-3 times every year. If I knew I wasn’t going to have to move again for a long time, then solar would make more sense.
@TinionDaye1274 2 роки тому
This is the first video of yours that I have watched. I have followed solar for years myself. You have taught me something. I look forward to having the time & money to invest into solar myself, following your model. You also have a passion for it that shows thru to me. Thank you for starting this channel. Looking foreward to more.
@Ciiren 2 роки тому
did you buy solar?
@stu1944 Рік тому
I'm In South Africa 🇿🇦 and had no choice but to go off grid few weeks ago. Loving the setup so far. Currently running 9x545w Canadian panels which in future will double up to another 9 taking me to 18 panels of 10kw in total. My inverter is a 10kw and I'm running 10kw on batteries which I will take to 20kw in the next few months. I'm running a 4 phase so solar during the day battery at night and if I have to topup it will look for eskom but if they offline for loadshedding then it will switch to my generator but only to charge up the batteries but so far it hasn't been needed. Will see how it performs in winter and will spec it accordingly. I went the full Kodak route except for the Canadian 545w panels.
@Tutterzoid Рік тому
Yo .. ZA ..
@stu1944 Рік тому
@@ihateemael I went for a full Kodak system, so running Kodak BL 3.6 lithium batteries they good for around 10-15yrs warranty is 12yr
@mikesully110 10 місяців тому
with the way ZA seems to be going I hope you have a shotgun to stop people from stealing those panels
@gregsimpson621 11 місяців тому
I realize that this video is a year old but I love it! I noticed you mentioned LG but they are now also out of the solar panel in regards to being a manufacturer. But they may honor their warranty. I loved LG phones but their not into cell phones anymore. Their appliances and television technology are still going strong! Again, you have given me an excellent starting point as the technology is changing so rapidly. Oh, I'm 69 but I sandblasted and painted railroad bridges over the Missouri River with no safety equipment (not recommending that!), etc. So I've always pushed myself and I'm fortunate enough to be an excellent shape. But not everyone is, through no fault of their own. Oh...you can also piggyback lithium batteries. But you have Telsa which is excellent if installed by Telsa (current waiting time is 9 months). You spent $10,000 10 years ago. Just a good whole house generator can cost that much!!! Haven't touch on rebates, tax incentives, excess electricity purchased by your electricity provider (varies by state), and the list goes on and on as they keep changing every thing!! Love your ending comments about battery storage. My only negative is that I was going to subscribe but you charge $1.99. I've never seen that before.
@wolfpack4128 2 роки тому
There's been things I've been meaning to research and I think you touched on them all. I hate videos that make claims without showing why they recommend it. You took the time to explain it all. Much appreciated.
@TwoBitDaVinci 2 роки тому
Thank you! Glad to hear it
@drivestorage1779 2 роки тому
This is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you for being so data oriented. We appreciate it. It's truly breath-taking to hear what you have to say. Subscribed and eager to learn more! We are cyclists and nerds for things like these. We own Jackery batteries (and will continue to buy). We are also about to buy pedalcell (this is a system that likely only bicycle tourists know about, where you cycle and the device uses magnetic tech to feed power to small battery banks like battery banks that help recharge your cellphones, etc.). Since we cycle a lot (we bike commute), this works for recharging small devices (and acts as a secondary way to charging small batteries besides the panels). Also just want to put it out there that if we fall down from installing our own solar panels and die, we are gonna sue. lol .... hahaahha.. sorry! Couldn't resist. Nah, we ain't likely ever gonna be climbing to the roof anytime soon (we are older folks), those little Jackery batteries and remote panels will do. All I can say is, your channel is so informative we are lucky to have found you. Thank you.
@evanleebodies 5 місяців тому
We're scheduled to get panels fitted next week, really reassured by your assessment-cheers buddy!!
@delmonicofarquhar9893 10 місяців тому
Great video-- virtually a public service piece for people interested in solar. I live in the "high South" and have had a grid-tied system that consists of 16 panels and an inverter (all made by SunPower), along with a passive hot water system, since 2008 and agree with everything you say and recommend. Prior to installing this system I replaced our AC/furnace with a high-efficiency system that cut my total energy bill in half, but the solar cut it in half again. Over 15 years my panels have lost about 8% efficiency, but today about a third my total energy bill is related to fees. It's very low, but I also do other energy-saving things like hanging up clothes and keeping indoor temperatures "tolerable." Many thanks!
@lawrencedavidson6195 5 місяців тому
As your panels age and lose power, all you have to go is add another panel to compensate for the loss, that providing you have the space to do so. Greetings from Jamaica.
@user-kn6sz8ji1j 2 роки тому
This video was very good and addresses the most important aspects of solar. Thank you. After hearing of the unrest in the cities and rolling blackouts in certain regions of the U.S. I decided to get solar as a backup. I live in Delaware and have solar panels, with optimizers on each panel, and a battery backup with a transfer switch. My system was activated in April of 2021. If the grid goes down a transfer switch isolates the SolarEdge panels and LG battery from the grid and feeds my house through the battery. Thus far, I haven't had any issues with the system and my wife loves the fact that we haven't been charged for electricity for months. The hardest part of getting the install was convincing my wife to get the install. Note, however; I researched the perspective installers before committing to a reputable local company. I didn't want to be at the mercy of a company based in far away Las Vegas, or elsewhere. I am very pleased with the company that did my install but I had heard some horror stories of people that used lesser companies.
@davidtherwhanger6795 Рік тому
That is a very important thing with any major work to be done, research the companies/ installers. The horror stories of just about any field of home remodeling/ enhancement done by door to door salesmen or companies/ installers from states away are endless.
@feroequi Рік тому
M,You said you live in Delaware....so do I, who did you use and were you satisfied(install and warranty)? I live north De. Thanks in advance!
@Rahul-kz5fi 2 роки тому
I feel like this is the video which will make your channel blow up. The content is up there ; keep this up and you got it 💪🏻
@marcbouviere3585 Рік тому
Thank you for this down to earth video, very informative and structured.
@thebearsden1701 Рік тому
You can use blocking diodes to isolate shading panels ..I installed ally own system....and all my panels are ground level to deal with snow in winter..also use wind turbines for winter backup.. .which I use ..great vid ..!
@daves.9479 2 роки тому
EXCELLENT!! Thanks so much for this organized, clear, complete, and honest explanation and appraisal of home solar systems. Very helpful.
@marinostsalis314 2 роки тому
The one big plus of micrometers not mentioned is the ability to have different panels - makers in the same system so you don't care if have to replace failed panels with a better one in the future.
@wethepeople256 2 роки тому
He does mention that.
@robertmatthews5494 Рік тому
Thank you for sharing your experience & learned knowledge. I have an educated understanding & am pleased that you have made such a comprehensive video, concerning what is a “whole picture”; for those who are considering solar power. This can & will help many people to make a more educated choice- & be able to make the most of any such infrastructure decision.
@d2t214 Рік тому
Fantastic information, learned a lot, getting my roof measured next week. My roof faces southeast and largest area is facing northwest so not ideal. Not sold on battery yet and will wait for them to get better and more affordable. Thank you!
@JBGal 2 роки тому
Again a great video I live in a more cloudy, wet climate (Ireland), for me a battery is essential for all of the reasons that you mention plus: When sun is interrupted by clouds, solar production goes down so the battery can take over and supply thus minimizing need for grid At times of low usage or load from within the house - that battery can charge thus minimizing excess solar from escaping to grid In winter time, Batteries can be charged at night with night rate electricity and used during peak periods As you say - South facing panes are most efficient - but without batteries - much of the solar will escape to grid
@NetZeroTech 2 роки тому
Great review! Awesome you got it already in 2011. Love the battery!
@geoffmurray2245 Рік тому
I'm in Plymouth UK. Solar Edge 5.04kwh. Best bit of kit I have is a unit that compares what's being used against generating. All additional power is sent to water heating, none to the grid. I go 3 months in the summer with enough hot water for 5 of us. Home a lot so also do washing, tumble drying etc during the day.
@rayking3483 2 роки тому
Best yet explanation. You might say that the silicon solar cells generate voltages that forward bias its internal cells diode. This limits each internal cells output to about 0.5 volts. The solar cells reverse voltage is usually more than 30 volts when shaded, this subtracts from the strings output. adding a power silicon diode across each string reduces the shaded strings loss to about 1 volt.
@konatadusk 2 роки тому
Just wanna say, nice room my guy. Thanks for the good info too.
@brankelly1921 Місяць тому
Priceless information right here, thank you so much!
@sparking023 Рік тому
That's a really good video, with actually useful and readable data. One of the interesting things with home applied solar energy is exactly the possibility of plotting how much you're capturing and spending. Honestly, household energy is the best, most sensible application for solar energy
@jalapenohot 2 роки тому
Your enthusiasm is absolutely contagious
@TwoBitDaVinci 2 роки тому
Thank you sir!
@shaunhall6834 2 роки тому
I'm in the process of becoming a full time Nomad and solar will be my primary source of energy. Right now I'm faced with so many choices. This video has helped me clarify what I need. Thank you!
@ericcox6764 2 роки тому
I've been a full time nomad for four years now. Two years ago I got a solar system and threw my generator in the garbage. I love the ease and quiet of solar.
@VanillaMacaron551 Рік тому
Please make sure your panels are professionally installed! Some panels GLUED on to a caravan flew off in highway traffic in Tasmania, causing a crash that killed three people. This actually was a professional installation, but obvs not good enough.
@dunep6465 Рік тому
Ricky, I just found your channel and subscribed. Great video for the first timer. I'm a pretty fair electrician, so I understand all the nerdy info and appreciate the time and effort you put into advising the public. I'm building a DIY off-grid (hopefully) ICF home in the Tehachapi Mountains. Plans all approved and I'm just now completing the first phases of the foundation. With the cost of materials going crazy the past couple of years I wonder if I'll be able to complete the home without a bank loan. And banks want you to be grid-tied due to their bean-counters ability to insure against loss and potential re-sale of the property. I wish I knew more about banks who might fund off-grid homes but I guess I'll deal with that when I come to that bridge. ANY HELP APPRECIATED. Currently working with Iron Edison to build out my solar plans when the time comes. I've already purchased a 10kwh LiFePO4 battery from them. How do these batteries compare to the Tesla Powerwall? Again, any help appreciated, and looking forward to viewing your other video's.
@timothykiggins1601 Рік тому
You are the best, I really respect your videos as you provide no nonsense info.
@dawnwokson8202 2 роки тому
Very well presented video,Although I'm completely offgrid in my Airstream I enjoy watching informative videos on solar. For me solar is a lifesaver. And it saves me from having to use gas and propane on a daily basis,so now with those prices going up I plan on saving even more and if,when the power grid goes down I'll be fine
@johnhammond4214 2 роки тому
I'm in the UK and have had my solar PV panels for 10 years too - June 2011. One of the best investments I have ever made, utility bills down and making money from the excess electricity that I sell back to the grid. I have just had a BACS payment of £400 from the Grid for my last quarters electricity supplied to them.
@AX-fx7ng 2 роки тому
Someone else posted and complained that due to RAINY non SUNNY climate in the UK it was pointless for them. Can you share some insight on if/ how much that played out in your case?
@johnhammond4214 2 роки тому
@@AX-fx7ng Its hard for me to make comparisons with other peoples systems but here is what I have. I'm in rural Leicestershire, right in the middle of England - as far away from the coast as you can get - and the weather here is good, no extremes. My house is south facing, with no obstructions in the way of my panels, no tall building or trees. You don't need sunny weather for your panels to work, they work on the level of brightness - I have had good production on a clear bright day in December many times. I retired a couple of years ago so I can make use of the electricity generated as its produced - mowing the lawn, charging batteries, etc, etc. If your system is below a certain level it is metered for what is produced but they just estimate the amount that you use of that production, so I try and use all of my production. As for rain, its great - cleans my panels for me :)
@DenLD Рік тому
What a fantastically informative video! I'm installing solar now on my home in Yucatán, Mexico so I've been educating myself on what I should know.
@ronstuder7643 Рік тому
I'm in Upper Michigan @ 47*N Lat. 9 years on a grid tied solar system. My 2.5 kW array produces about 2.9 MWh/yr. No battery, no utility bills, no problems (yet). I still enjoy reading/recording my "demand" electric meter about every day.
@tinaluke5124 2 роки тому
Lol, they didn't go out of business, they just shut down and started a new company so need to honor any warranties.
@deusexaethera 2 роки тому
Bankruptcy court would not allow them to do that.
@waynemcleod6767 2 роки тому
Several companies here do that trick. Everything from lawn and garden to car companies. It's the new scam.
@4211234 2 роки тому
@@waynemcleod6767 doesnt work in a functioning country
@thomasbass8776 2 роки тому
Great video. My biggest cost after 8 years was replacing my asphalt shingle roof. We had to remove 39 panels, and reinstall them. Cost in Canada was $7000. Ouch. Now we put a metal roof on, this should last long after I am gone. On average I generate 12 Mwt a year. I am happy.
@Warrenoutruckin Рік тому
So I don’t own my home, however, I do own my semi truck. My truck is a “super-sleeper” so I have a full fridge, two burner stove, ac unit, and many accessories. It has a diesel generator that runs everything when the truck is off but it consumes a lot of fuel. So I just bought an 18 watt 7 amp solar panel that I’m installing this weekend. It’ll hopefully negate the need to run my generator and so excited to find out! Love this channel! Keep it up!
@vinmat3558 Рік тому
Thanks for the info. Love your enthusiasm!
@kobymile5453 2 роки тому
Great video. I went solar (off grid) 5 years back, 1.8 kW Panasonic panels, 9 kWh battery, 3.5 kva inverter and a MorningStar MPPT charge controller. I exactly understand what you meant by the joy of monitoring energy production. MorningStar controller connects to the local network and that is how I was able to write few python scripts to pull data and store in mySql running in a raspberry pi. Some php code to draw fancy graphs. Even today I am tweaking graph algorithms, adding more data infographics to my dashboard. The electricity bill has gone down by 80%. But the actual fun of the whole system is to look at the dashboard and feel great that I am harvesting energy that would have gone waste otherwise.
@asdfasdf6791 2 роки тому
I'm so glad and excited to be seeing your experience about this. didn't really expect that could be providing actual hobby or reason to be studying deep in of rasberry pi and python such stuffs.
@MMaheshThakur 2 роки тому
What does it do bro. Can u explain more
@VanillaMacaron551 Рік тому
@@asdfasdf6791 Plenty of apps will do all that stuff.
@heythave Рік тому
How many panels to get 1.8Kw?
@glennlewman1377 2 роки тому
I have lived off grid with Solar since 1992. Never going back
@spiko-ou3bp 2 роки тому
Wow that's impressive, what US state are you in?
@JulianSloman 2 роки тому
@@spiko-ou3bp interesting that you'd assume US...
@bentos117 2 роки тому
@@JulianSloman interesting that you assume he assumes... maybe he knows he is from US
@johnwipf9499 2 роки тому
@@spiko-ou3bp California he said. Good vid
@miguelquazar883 2 роки тому
Problem is, in some places, you are forced to tie into the grid. Which is criminal and the ones responsible deserve to have their feet broken.
@bucknaked9234 Рік тому
Ngl I can listen to you teach anything. Voice and levels are perfect. Keep up the good work
@TwoBitDaVinci Рік тому
I appreciate that!
@joeyjojo5 Рік тому
thanks for posting, these are all great points and have helped me in my decision making for string vs. micro inverter, and installer selection.
@arnoldguevara9371 2 роки тому
Great video! Very informative! I’ll keep watching and I’m subscribed.
@ashvanes484 2 роки тому
We are 1 year into having solar panels, and it has been fully worth it. We live in New England, and have only east/west facing panels, but we got a beefy system before Tesla insisted on selling their batteries (so we do not have batteries at present, would consider for a future project). Anyway, in our first year we had essentially service fee bills ($5-$15) from the months of March through September, and that is before our state payment. We produced 14.2 mWh for the year (and weren't hooked into the grid until late Jan 2021). Even with 3-4 months of low solar capture (the winter) it's been worth doing and I think will pay for itself in about 3-4 more years. We run a small farm so we use basically 2x the amount a regular home would. We'd wanted to for years. So glad we did finally. ETA we have also been in our house almost 15 years with no immediate plans to move. Financially we couldn't have done it earlier, but it's a nice plus for the RE market if we do have to participate in it sometime.
@chrutnz 2 роки тому
Please clarify the meaning of RE. Thanks
@andyjones9386 Рік тому
@@chrutnz Renewable energy
@MrCamel-mb3nd Рік тому
New england? whare is old england?
@CupCake-xd6wv Рік тому
I am going to have solar installed in my home. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge of your solar system. Your video helps me to have appropriate questions about type of solar panel and inverters installed in my one level home. Also, your presentation are well done
@pauljefferies9087 Рік тому
I am loving your comment, “the solar panels are a beacon of consistency”, just love it!
@falcon5751 2 роки тому
I've installed solar in the Netherlands i'm an electrician, any house electrician could do it it's easy as shit almost like lego's.
@diogenesegarden5152 2 роки тому
I’m a gardener and I installed it on my parents bungalow 👍 (I did do a course to qualify though as I fell for the global warming narrative at the time, and thought I was helping the environment🤦♂️). But you are correct, it wasn’t technically challenging.
@falcon5751 7 місяців тому
@@diogenesegarden5152 long time no see but yes it's not hard the only hard part is the fuse box as it's the most important part, and on the other side of the coin there really is no real climate incentive to lay solar as they are just as polluting as the other ways of getting energy.
@easternwoods4378 2 роки тому
Good advice from an engineer. Next step, get a bigger battery and feed the grid at the high price time
@MaddHatter 2 роки тому
Remember with batteries there is degradation with every discharge, where it makes sense when you are talking about peak price, it likely doesn't make sense when you talk about the much lower sale price. The power company pay far less per kWh then then you pay them in many cases Batteries are wonderful, but they do not last like solar panels.
@nufkistruff9961 2 роки тому
@@MaddHatter Better to have an agreement with neighbour on trading power 😉, instead of power company.
@TheOleHermit 2 роки тому
@@MaddHatter That's why batteries shouldn't be discharged over 50%. I also noticed that there was no mention of a battery management system, aka BMS. It's built into the Tesla Power Wall. But, he incorrectly stated that batteries can be powered directly from the solar panels' DC output. Charge currents must be well regulated and match the battery type. Battery technology is the holy grail for sustainable energy. There are many companies frantically conducting R&D on alternatives to LiFePO4 to become #1. It's only a matter of time before inexpensive reliable batteries are on the market.
@MaddHatter 2 роки тому
@@TheOleHermit it also occurs if the battery is charged above 70%... Batteries take wear
@Engineer9736 2 роки тому
@@nufkistruff9961 I have more trust in the power company doing what they promised than doing finances with neighbors. When you present your neighbor the bill i’m quite confident that that was the last thing you’ve heard or seen about the topic.
@EricJ411 8 місяців тому
Excellent video! Very clear explanation of the systems and your experience with solar. Far more knowledgable than the sales people I've had trying to sell me a system!
@monmixer Рік тому
I appreciatte any one who shares knowledge. thank you.
@boyceroper9055 2 роки тому
Best video I've seen. Thank you so much
@ACDInc1 2 роки тому
Well done video. Living in San Diego is perfect for this application. However where I live in northeast Ohio where electricity is $0.10/kWh, and 70% clouds I don’t see a payback in 8-3/4 years but more like 20+ years. That is an eternity. Love your show. Keep up the informative videos.
@malcolmrose3361 2 роки тому
"....but more like 20+ years. That is an eternity." While I understand your point, that sort of attitude is the reason America hasn't made any really substantial infrastructure investments since the 50's....and Cleveland gets 2280 hours of sun a year on average. You don't need 100% clear days to generate power - you just don't generate as much on cloudy days.
@mmpatriot2170 Рік тому
This video is great! I just bought a house in the Uinta mountains of Utah, and I’ll be replacing the roof and adding solar next summer. You gave me a lot to think about here. One of my biggest challenges is that I’m at the foot of a ridge to the south of me. So I don’t get a lot of sun on the roof during the winter months. I’m looking into whether it would make the most sense to put the panels on the roof or to mount some on posts on the north side of the yard which gets sun during the winter months. Thanks for all the info!
@FernandoQuevedo 10 місяців тому
Thank you. Excellent information. I am looking at putting a system for my home and your info was great!
@crystalr7602 2 роки тому
Great video! You explain things very well about solar. I work in electrical engineering and have been debating on panels and battery. Your vid helped me with a few things I had questions on. Thank you !
@ralstonrobertson6644 Рік тому
Excellent video. You covered it all. One thing, when the group of solar cells are connected in series, one cell goes open, that line is open. Have you encountered this situation in your system?
@tommyluck19 Рік тому
Thanks for sharing, Brother!Great video
@OleBrinch Рік тому
5:24 - Correction: Each panel is typically divided into 3 zones with a bypass diode on each zone. Shadow will only effect the shaded zones. The rest of the panel array will produce as normal.
@Alpha-ms9nj Рік тому
I'm still learning regarding solar and just installed a small 200 watt beginner system. If I recall, shadowing effects panels wired in series more then if wired in parallel?
@sionnachog894 Рік тому
That is something I have only learned recently, and it is something you are rarely told, that there are three diodes in a panel which effectively do what you describe.
@carlosoliveira-rc2xt 10 місяців тому
@@Alpha-ms9nj Affects😉
@carlosoliveira-rc2xt 10 місяців тому
@@Alpha-ms9nj Than😉
@zzz-nu2re 10 місяців тому
Low watt panels are only divided into 2 sections, bigger panels into 3
@jobingeorge1963 2 роки тому
I have some solar power plant design experience myself, so one quick tip to prevent shading you can install the panels in landscape and wire the panels in two rows. In that way only one set of panels will be in shade at the initial time of shading
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