If you account for inflation over the decade, it's ridiculously inexpensive today to utilize sun power in most areas in the United States. Great video!
I just started my solar power project after the 2021 deep freeze in Texas and am amazed at how quickly the price has dropped and the quality has improved in the short time. I don’t regret getting started sooner even though I paid more. I paid cash and will recover the investment in a couple of years.
Very nice solar setup. I have four 450 watt panels, a LiTime 60amp controller, three 100ah Power Queen LiFePo4 batteries and a 2000 watt LiTime inverter. I am still slowly adding stuff and upgrading as solar is my hobby and addiction. Greetings from Jamaica.
@@timcat1004 Maximum solar input voltage is 150v. I also have a Rich Solar 40amp controller with one of the 450 watt panels charging the same battery bank.
I'm just now trying to do something similar. Just bought the Ecoflow Delta Ultra Pro, waiting for it to arrive. I haven't bought any solar panels yet, gotta research on the most cost effective setup for that. Planning to test it by putting a few panels on a Lifetime plastic shed near my garage.
Im not sure that you need advice but in my opinion it's best to run your airconditioners as much as possible from solar during the day because they use significantly more power when it's hot. Im not talking about trivial numbers it can be 25% pretty easily from what Ive seen. Minisplits are difficult to see and compare the differences because theyre variable, but central and window units is very obvious. Have you paid attention to their consumption during different temperatures/times and factored that into your timing of running them?
I toggle between the grid tied solar and the battery solar. My minisplit sips 300 watts when I only need a little bit of cooling. It cranks up to 1100 watts when it can't reach target. That is when I switch to my old non inverter minisplt that maxes out at 900 always. I have it all under control. My goal is to use the off-grid array as much as possible.
I've had 5.0 KWH solar panels since 2015... my electricity bill is $35 per month. and it's cut down my heating bill to $75 in January, in Saskatchewan.... I'm not sure if I've paid them off yet, but, my bills are sure cheap!
I'm in Alberta. We have what they call a solar club. We switch to 30 cents a kWh in the summer and switch to the lower rate in the winter. I pay nothing for power and most of my gas is covered by the extra solar credits.
I will wait for your 2035 update - if man is still alive.
If you account for inflation over the decade, it's ridiculously inexpensive today to utilize sun power in most areas in the United States. Great video!
I just started my solar power project after the 2021 deep freeze in Texas and am amazed at how quickly the price has dropped and the quality has improved in the short time. I don’t regret getting started sooner even though I paid more.
I paid cash and will recover the investment in a couple of years.
Very nice solar setup. I have four 450 watt panels, a LiTime 60amp controller, three 100ah Power Queen LiFePo4 batteries and a 2000 watt LiTime inverter. I am still slowly adding stuff and upgrading as solar is my hobby and addiction. Greetings from Jamaica.
What is the max input voltage of your LiTime?
@@timcat1004 Maximum solar input voltage is 150v. I also have a Rich Solar 40amp controller with one of the 450 watt panels charging the same battery bank.
@@lawrencedavidson6195 I'm looking for a charge controller closer to 250 VDC
Guess in 2011 Tim opted not to purchase: The Complete DIY Solar Panel Guide. He chose wisely.
It's July and I bet Troy still has his panels at a winter tilt.
Love that song 2525
I'm just now trying to do something similar. Just bought the Ecoflow Delta Ultra Pro, waiting for it to arrive. I haven't bought any solar panels yet, gotta research on the most cost effective setup for that. Planning to test it by putting a few panels on a Lifetime plastic shed near my garage.
Thanks for the update!
Pretty cool dream setup. I would have picked a different power station but i really respect this
Fascinating and informative.
Nice solar set up...Funny you mention that song in the year 2525...It was the first song I heard when I was young moving to Nashville, TN.
2025. I would love to be around in 2525. I thought the name of the song was 2025. Maybe I'm wrong. I need to hear it now.
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@@timcat1004 Zagger and Evans sang that song
@@timcat1004 What do you think happened to TR...He hasn't put up a video in 3 months...Not one word to his loyal supporters. WTF.
Im not sure that you need advice but in my opinion it's best to run your airconditioners as much as possible from solar during the day because they use significantly more power when it's hot. Im not talking about trivial numbers it can be 25% pretty easily from what Ive seen.
Minisplits are difficult to see and compare the differences because theyre variable, but central and window units is very obvious.
Have you paid attention to their consumption during different temperatures/times and factored that into your timing of running them?
I toggle between the grid tied solar and the battery solar. My minisplit sips 300 watts when I only need a little bit of cooling. It cranks up to 1100 watts when it can't reach target. That is when I switch to my old non inverter minisplt that maxes out at 900 always. I have it all under control. My goal is to use the off-grid array as much as possible.
Nice options.
Hey, I'm an old guy, and I go to bed at 6AM!
My old lady wakes me the fuk up every damn day at or before 6:00 am. And not for what ya think...
What's the secret to your vitality? Workin' on your night moves. Your Circadian rhythms must be that of an 18 year old.
@@quietkate Vitality doesn't come into it, I'm afraid, I've just always been a night owl.
I should add that I don't get up until after noon. 😀
No “ wakey wakey, hands off snakey” damn…
I think i just met my future self... So weird, everything i wanna do and everything is almost setup the same i want... im 39 lol.
I've had 5.0 KWH solar panels since 2015... my electricity bill is $35 per month. and it's cut down my heating bill to $75 in January, in Saskatchewan....
I'm not sure if I've paid them off yet, but, my bills are sure cheap!
I'm in Alberta. We have what they call a solar club. We switch to 30 cents a kWh in the summer and switch to the lower rate in the winter. I pay nothing for power and most of my gas is covered by the extra solar credits.