Offgrid Living: How Much It REALLY Costs and Lessons Learned

The Smart Garden: Rom Yen House
The Smart Garden: Rom Yen House
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2024-02-06に共有
In this video I look at what Off Grid power systems we have installed at Rom Yen House - we dive deeper into how each system is setup, some technical specifications, overall costs to install and some Further thoughts and advice on how to bring this cost down.

Timecodes
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Showing location of 3 different PV systems
2:00 Installation 1 Pros and Cons
2:30 Cost of Installation 1 THB and USD
2:46 Installation 2 Location and description
4:16 Installation 2 Summary
4:34 Installation 2 Pros ad Cons
4:50 Installation 2 Cost
4:30 Third section of road work - drone shots of both tractor and trucks unloading
5:16 Installation 3 Description
6:25 Total Cost of all 3 Systems
7:01 Final Thoughts
8:00 Close out and puppy cameo
コメント (11)
  • @tmckay
    This is excellent content Matt - well done!
  • @EcoHouseThailand
    Enjoyed the video, looking forward to see more, so I have subscribed. There are not many of us off-grid expats here in Thailand.
  • @CH-fy1wd
    Hi Matt, I recently moved to Thailand and planning to do the exact same as you. Farm powered by solar and batteries. Thanks for sharing. Will be following along closely
  • @nottelling41
    Great video with useful costs. Small point that battery capacity is in KWh , Kilowatt hours, but KW Solar panel prices are falling this year. It is a great time to invest in solar power
  • @markandrews6291
    Great update Matt! Everything on the farm is looking great, especially the 🐕 . Great insight on the poly vs mono solar panels. As Tony said, seems to be a no brainer. I assume the third installation for the workshop was Mono as well yes? Do you regret not using them on the ground water pump now or do the Poly suit that application fine at the lower cost?
  • @TheSmartGardenRomYenHouse
    Hi Mark...yes the 3rd installation was monocrystalline as well. I seem to have missed a spec list for no 3 so I will add that to the description too. As for the poly vs mono on the water pumpost of the time it isnt an issue because the ground pump only operates when you use water from the tank. So you dont always need toaximum power transfer ...where as with system 2 and 3 mppt is a bit more critical dependant on tasks required to be completed!
  • @TonyDownes01
    Awesome as ever Matt. You make some really good points about choosing whether to DIY or get professional installers in. Poly vs Mono crystalline seems to be a no-brainer from your description. Is it such a noticeable difference in performance? Can’t wait to come and visit. Some good flights to Penang via Bangkok and we can always break the journey up to head up to the farm.