I just installed a solar system at my home in Mexico too. Haven't had it long enough to speak of it's efficiency or reliability yet, but it's a very expensive system done by the best guy around according to many people who have reliable systems over many years engineered by this same man. So, I feel pretty confident. Congrats on your install and how it's going so far. It's sure great being off grid. And, your hair looks amazing. 🙂
Wow! That is a lot of power. Luckily I don't need AC since I live near Patzcuaro, Mexico. I just have 340 watts of solar panels. Your place looks great though.
Thank you :) and it is a lot of power, I agree! I feel so luxurious with this system sometimes, but even still I'm sleeping in my tent for the summer because it's so incredibly hot here. Inside the house is like an oven at night lol.
It's more affordable now than it's ever been if you're interested in building it yourself. About $21k installed my system with 14.4kw in 400w bifacial panels. 18kw AC generated. 90kwh in six LFP battery packs. Admitted, having it done for you will easily cost three times as much.
No, I'm in Georgia. My inverter/charge panels came from Tx. And my solar panels. The most expensive part of the system is in the batteries. The cells and BMS's came direct from China. Smaller components was a mix of stateside and China direct purchases. Laying low waiting for the right time bagged me free shipping on all my panels as well. That was a chunk.
Happy to see you loving your newest system and inspire future new residents to design and invest in cleaner energy. I would love to experience your lifestyle when you start your B and B.
Thank you for tuning in @spirit4joy, and for watching long enough to catch the fact that I'm encouraging new residents in that direction :) I'm also happy to know that you're interested in experiencing off grid living in Mexico. Do stay in touch and we'll make it happen!
Is your smaller system still in your camper? Perhaps you can install it in your house as a backup for appliances like the fridge or internet. I like the way you live in Baja CS. 😊👍
Hey there Angry bird! That's a sound idea, but I'm going to be renting the camper to beginner off griders, so I have to keep the system where it is for now. Thanks for the thought though 😊✌
I thought you must have been busy with your new build out. I love Lithium and Victron. Would never go back. I've been waiting to leave these united States for awhile now. Perhaps Mexico? When is the best season to visit in your region?
Oh I've been keeping busy for sure :) I remember you speaking highly of Victron, I was stoked when I realized that's who my new provider uses. The best season to visit Mexico depends on a number of factors, but suffice to say summer can be overwhelmingly hot, so any other season.
I'd be interested to see a list of the solar components you have. Victron inverter? How did you get that into México? I am in Guanajuato state, with a 6kW roof-top grid-connected system, installed in 2014, and a 2kW terrace system. I have had problems with inverters and charge controllers. My smaller system has a small battery and it is not grid-connected. Lithium ion batteries are improving and falling in price. 14 year ago, batteries made no sense. Saludos!
You can email me for a list of the components if you like. As for my inverter, I didn't have to 'get it into Mexico,' I purchased it here. The company, formerly called Enree, now called Lifestyle Energy provided all the components & installation. They're excellent.
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja Great, thanks. I used that expression because Lifestyle is an installer or integrator in Fresno CA. Most integratos don't want to sell or ship components into México. They want to install whole systems. Even Signature won't ship components here.
@@impulsesystems It might be worth checking with LE here in Todos Santos to see if they'll ship to you. Shipping from within Mexico is undoubtedly much easier..
You do not have to justify your decision to go solar but I will say the land fill is not the only impact on mother earth. They are mining like rabid dogs to get the materials necessary to make the batteries plus other components. Again you do you just pointing out the re is a larger impact than just the disposal aspect.
I totally agree with you Grandpa RLP, and I'm pretty sure I spoke more about that in my other solar video. So do we keep mining & burning coal? What do you use for an energy source?
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja I use the electricity provided by the state of Texas. They do not use coal. They use a lot of natural gas and wind mills and done hdro generation. Not sure coal is big anywhere other than the Northern part of the states and Canada. I think the solar idea is worthy just not sure how environmental friendly it is and not sure you could ever get the truth. It is not worse than other ways and better than some I am sure and it is definitely a good way to go for independence.
@@Grandpa_RLP With all due respect, a quick google search tells me Texas does indeed use coal, and if what the internet says is true, Texas is actually 'the nations largest coal consumer.' But that's not really the point. I know we're just sharing information & perspective with one another, and I appreciate the conversation. I made two solar videos. The first was more con, the second one more pro. There is no perfect energy providing solution that's for sure.
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja That is interesting I actually did not know that Texas uses coal. It is not surprising that Texas uses more of anything than other states as other the California Texas dwarfs other states for use of everything as it is BIG. I did look further though and found that in 2022 coal accounted for 19%, while natural gas accounted for 42%, wind 24%, nuclear 10% and solar 4%. I was actually impressed that wind and solar was being used that much in 2022 considering the fairly new advances in the industry compared to fossil fuels and coal that have been used extensively for many, many years around the globe. I am sure just by my great deal of travel around Texas that the use of wind and solar has increased greatly by the number of new wind and solar farms around the state. So I would think amount created by wind and solar has increased giving a lower need for coal but I am sure for reasons we don't know certain fuels make more sense in certain areas. I am glad solar is working for you.
@@Grandpa_RLP Thanks again for so kindly sharing and exchanging ideas and information with me. That's great that Texas diversifies their energy sources as much as they do, that seems like it would be the best approach. You take care, and thanks for tuning in. I'll be making more off grid videos in the weeks to come.
Fair question, thanks for asking! I made a video awhile ago describing life off grid in my camper and the solar system that I was very unsatisfied with. Then I built my house & had a way better system installed, and I love it. I wanted to give Solar the fair representation it deserves, and also share the full spectrum of experience one can have depending on the system they choose to invest in. Does that make sense? This is the other video if you'd like to see it. ruclips.net/video/FSVqjPFuzXs/видео.html
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja yeah I was just confused I mean the cost would not be comparable. Do you know how they say compare apples to apples thanks for your response and I just wanted to say I do really enjoy your RUclips videos that you share. I think it’s really cool what you’ve done and what you’re doing.
@@KarenLedesma-w8i I'm glad you're enjoying the channel and thank you for your kind words :) I hear what you're saying.. I figured they're both apples because they're both solar systems, one just significantly bigger & better than the other haha. But really, I just wanted to impart to the viewer, esp. if they're thinking of going solar, that they might want to invest as much as possible to have a better quality of life in the big picture. Thanks again for tuning in!
I love watching your learning journey and growth.
Aw thanks so much @roundpaws!
Hey Lynne - I love seeing familiar faces in the comments section on RUclips!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico ☺️ I’m fascinated with her independence, tenacity and guts as a solo female expat.
Bad ass solar equipment set-up, impressive👍👍
Thank you, yep it's a gooder!
I hope to visit your beautiful sanctuary one day and give you a big squeeze! Love and miss you heaps!
Aww, hey buddy!! Hells yeah that would be awesome :) and thanks for tuning in to my channel! Sending you & your fam all the love & big hugs to you!
I just installed a solar system at my home in Mexico too. Haven't had it long enough to speak of it's efficiency or reliability yet, but it's a very expensive system done by the best guy around according to many people who have reliable systems over many years engineered by this same man. So, I feel pretty confident. Congrats on your install and how it's going so far. It's sure great being off grid. And, your hair looks amazing. 🙂
Thank you Rick! And congrats on your system as well. In my opinion it is definitely the way to go :)
Welcome back to RUclips. Thank you for sharing wonderful insight on this topic.
Happy to be back thanks Mr. G, it's been a busy season. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Well done BSS. You have an amazing system there and free air is truly remarkable! Thank you!
Thank you AdventureFreaksss! Siii, free AC (and freedom lol) truly are remarkable ;)
Thanks, again, for your interesting and informative videos on addressing the "energy question", among other topics. Super cool.
Thank you for being here, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel & it's content!
Wow! That is a lot of power. Luckily I don't need AC since I live near Patzcuaro, Mexico. I just have 340 watts of solar panels.
Your place looks great though.
Thank you :) and it is a lot of power, I agree! I feel so luxurious with this system sometimes, but even still I'm sleeping in my tent for the summer because it's so incredibly hot here. Inside the house is like an oven at night lol.
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja ruclips.net/video/nf-P2sXxacQ/видео.html
It's more affordable now than it's ever been if you're interested in building it yourself. About $21k installed my system with 14.4kw in 400w bifacial panels. 18kw AC generated. 90kwh in six LFP battery packs.
Admitted, having it done for you will easily cost three times as much.
Are you in Mexico? Curious how you got the components. Great job doing it yourself!
No, I'm in Georgia. My inverter/charge panels came from Tx. And my solar panels. The most expensive part of the system is in the batteries. The cells and BMS's came direct from China. Smaller components was a mix of stateside and China direct purchases.
Laying low waiting for the right time bagged me free shipping on all my panels as well. That was a chunk.
@@beebop9808 Free shipping would save a chunk for sure! Nice work sourcing & getting it done.
Happy to see you loving your newest system and inspire future new residents to design and invest in cleaner energy.
I would love to experience your lifestyle when you start your B and B.
Thank you for tuning in @spirit4joy, and for watching long enough to catch the fact that I'm encouraging new residents in that direction :) I'm also happy to know that you're interested in experiencing off grid living in Mexico. Do stay in touch and we'll make it happen!
Is your smaller system still in your camper? Perhaps you can install it in your house as a backup for appliances like the fridge or internet.
I like the way you live in Baja CS.
😊👍
Hey there Angry bird! That's a sound idea, but I'm going to be renting the camper to beginner off griders, so I have to keep the system where it is for now. Thanks for the thought though 😊✌
I thought you must have been busy with your new build out. I love Lithium and Victron. Would never go back. I've been waiting to leave these united States for awhile now. Perhaps Mexico? When is the best season to visit in your region?
Oh I've been keeping busy for sure :) I remember you speaking highly of Victron, I was stoked when I realized that's who my new provider uses. The best season to visit Mexico depends on a number of factors, but suffice to say summer can be overwhelmingly hot, so any other season.
I'd be interested to see a list of the solar components you have. Victron inverter? How did you get that into México?
I am in Guanajuato state, with a 6kW roof-top grid-connected system, installed in 2014, and a 2kW terrace system. I have had problems with inverters and charge controllers. My smaller system has a small battery and it is not grid-connected. Lithium ion batteries are improving and falling in price. 14 year ago, batteries made no sense.
Saludos!
You can email me for a list of the components if you like. As for my inverter, I didn't have to 'get it into Mexico,' I purchased it here. The company, formerly called Enree, now called Lifestyle Energy provided all the components & installation. They're excellent.
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja Great, thanks.
I used that expression because Lifestyle is an installer or integrator in Fresno CA. Most integratos don't want to sell or ship components into México. They want to install whole systems. Even Signature won't ship components here.
@@impulsesystems It might be worth checking with LE here in Todos Santos to see if they'll ship to you. Shipping from within Mexico is undoubtedly much easier..
You do not have to justify your decision to go solar but I will say the land fill is not the only impact on mother earth. They are mining like rabid dogs to get the materials necessary to make the batteries plus other components. Again you do you just pointing out the re is a larger impact than just the disposal aspect.
I totally agree with you Grandpa RLP, and I'm pretty sure I spoke more about that in my other solar video. So do we keep mining & burning coal? What do you use for an energy source?
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja I use the electricity provided by the state of Texas. They do not use coal. They use a lot of natural gas and wind mills and done hdro generation. Not sure coal is big anywhere other than the Northern part of the states and Canada. I think the solar idea is worthy just not sure how environmental friendly it is and not sure you could ever get the truth. It is not worse than other ways and better than some I am sure and it is definitely a good way to go for independence.
@@Grandpa_RLP With all due respect, a quick google search tells me Texas does indeed use coal, and if what the internet says is true, Texas is actually 'the nations largest coal consumer.' But that's not really the point. I know we're just sharing information & perspective with one another, and I appreciate the conversation. I made two solar videos. The first was more con, the second one more pro. There is no perfect energy providing solution that's for sure.
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja That is interesting I actually did not know that Texas uses coal. It is not surprising that Texas uses more of anything than other states as other the California Texas dwarfs other states for use of everything as it is BIG. I did look further though and found that in 2022 coal accounted for 19%, while natural gas accounted for 42%, wind 24%, nuclear 10% and solar 4%. I was actually impressed that wind and solar was being used that much in 2022 considering the fairly new advances in the industry compared to fossil fuels and coal that have been used extensively for many, many years around the globe. I am sure just by my great deal of travel around Texas that the use of wind and solar has increased greatly by the number of new wind and solar farms around the state. So I would think amount created by wind and solar has increased giving a lower need for coal but I am sure for reasons we don't know certain fuels make more sense in certain areas. I am glad solar is working for you.
@@Grandpa_RLP Thanks again for so kindly sharing and exchanging ideas and information with me. That's great that Texas diversifies their energy sources as much as they do, that seems like it would be the best approach. You take care, and thanks for tuning in. I'll be making more off grid videos in the weeks to come.
I’m confused why you’re comparing a system that you use for a camper to one that you’re using for a house can you explain?
Fair question, thanks for asking! I made a video awhile ago describing life off grid in my camper and the solar system that I was very unsatisfied with. Then I built my house & had a way better system installed, and I love it. I wanted to give Solar the fair representation it deserves, and also share the full spectrum of experience one can have depending on the system they choose to invest in. Does that make sense? This is the other video if you'd like to see it. ruclips.net/video/FSVqjPFuzXs/видео.html
@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja yeah I was just confused I mean the cost would not be comparable. Do you know how they say compare apples to apples thanks for your response and I just wanted to say I do really enjoy your RUclips videos that you share. I think it’s really cool what you’ve done and what you’re doing.
@@KarenLedesma-w8i I'm glad you're enjoying the channel and thank you for your kind words :) I hear what you're saying.. I figured they're both apples because they're both solar systems, one just significantly bigger & better than the other haha. But really, I just wanted to impart to the viewer, esp. if they're thinking of going solar, that they might want to invest as much as possible to have a better quality of life in the big picture. Thanks again for tuning in!
Hate to be the person to point this out, but I will. If the sun burns out, you are in big trouble. 🌞
I'm all in on that not happening lol
Are you concerned thats an actual risk?
Love the purple walls and appreciate hearing about your process!😊
@@OffgridApartment not sure if you were asking me, or the person who said it, but I think it's safe to say neither of us are ;)