EASIEST Grid-Tied Solar Battery Back Up System | Anker SOLIX X1

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Introducing the Anker SOLIX X1: your ultimate whole-home backup energy storage solution. Request a free quote at ankerfast.club/MartinWithX1 before June 30th and get Anker SOLIX C800 Plus for free once your X1 is installed. This exclusive offer is limited to the first 250 installations. Don't miss out on maximizing your energy independence.

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Hello. We are neighbors. This is the system I hope to install this year up at my Tiny House.

[@dontworrybehappy1256]

you should tell people this was a free product from anker so people don’t think this is a review but just a sponsored video, shady shady shady

[@loucinci3922]

Exactly why I didn't want to ever go grid-tied. This solution is PERFECT!! Great review.

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johanbostrom3237]

We hade the same system other brand years. Living in Sweden. Saving money that for sure. 18kw solar. 15kw battery. That in combination with electric car is perfect.

[@FakedStick]

Can battery charge your EV too?

[@JohnEastham-e6w]

Great system my only advice would to have them lifted incase of a flood having experienced this first hand

[@hubble37]

Wow, flying all way to down to CA just to showcase this power solution! I hope the Anker company appreciates your efforts you went through to showcase their product!

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

I hope so too!

[@MahmoudMohsab]

you think didn't pay for the tickets? lol

[@SuperBuzzbomb]

We bought our system from Franklin. Two 13.6kw batteries and 47 solar panels. Only 15 panels are tied to the batteries so as not to overcharge them. This system also has the storm warning feature to make sure the batteries are charged, a time of use feature if you have different rates for high use periods and self consumption that allows me to only use the solar panels and the batteries to supply power to the house even though we are still tied to the grid. I can also set how much of the battery is utilized before switching back to the grid to save power incase of and outage. Right now I have it set to go all the way down to 10% of capacity.

[@markarca6360]

I had watched the product launch. It is the thinnest.

[@moduly]

Great review! Good to see there are more options for customer integrate batteries at home 👍

[@samday9328]

Tesla Powerwalls have a built-in grid isolation system that enable you to continue to use your solar power in the event of the grid going down - at least the ones they sell in the UK does.

[@ericwilkins4945]

My only question is who installed the ANKER system for her because I'm having a hard time in the Inland Empire area finding someone that knows how to install this setup.

[@markkemp9253]

Hi from Australia, nobody ever says how much these things cost. Or about cost.

[@Tjocksnorriss]

What i found, 650$ per kW but that is before installation, so i guess a 10kW with installation maby 10000$?

[@troyezell5841]

@@Tjocksnorriss that's crazy

[@Tjocksnorriss]

@@troyezell5841 Not supercrazy, if you build your own only 48v batterys will cost you 300-400$/kW, the Anker comes in a sleek package, it's IP65 rated, expandable and come with a 10 year warranty.

[@Slowhand871]

@@Tjocksnorrissthat’s about right

[@markusmairinger1981]

The reason for switching off the feed-in system in the event of a problem with the power grid is that the technician who is trying to repair the line could be killed by the power being fed in. However, there are switchover boxes in Europe that switch to stand-alone operation in the event of a grid failure, offering the best of both worlds.

[@Holdeenio]

It’s cool to see Anker offering a decent option. This effectively competes with Tesla’s power gateway which offers the automated safe grid isolation.

[@mxlibano]

Hello Martin, BTW, great video. I wonder, due to lack of money, if it is possible to get the smart panel along and then start getting the backup batteries with time permits?

[@theclearsounds3911]

This looks good, but I don't like it when companies are cagey about the prices of their products.

[@robertplas3947]

This is a complete proprietary system. This means caution. Failures or poor sales can lead to no support or bankruptcy.

[@JarredSutherland]

@@robertplas3947 Yeah that worries me A LOT with systems like these. I think they are awesome, in terms of the technology, but what happens when they go under? If it's like most other connected stuff, it's a brick.

[@Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration]

And the Vanna White Golden Globe Award, goes to Martin! But it was entertaining! Love the Enthusiasm!

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

She was so cool. 😎

[@petert24turner71]

I already have a similar setup in my house in Australia. Installed a year ago.

[@newsmansuper2925]

how much was it?

[@pabloescobar6714]

Cost is ARM AND A LEG 😂

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

How do you actually buy these batteries. I've been in touch with Anker for months and no-one ever just sells me some. I had my question escalated and no-one got in touch. Why are they so hard to actually buy. I already have solar.

[@mr.z2087]

Hello, how much does this Solix X1 cost in US dollars? Any idea if the company installs in Canada?

[@waderue]

well it is nice to think your power company will buy your extra power I tell you most won't some will but not around or is do they give as much as they would change you

[@mk061g9]

How much does this setup cost? Not including labor

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 this is the first infomercial and technically informative post I’ve seen you make.

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Glad you liked it!

[@pcscampbell]

Can you do this with the f3800s as well ?

[@johnkirby6547]

Great video Martin and seems like a good product.

[@thevikingwolfpack836]

What's it cost

[@styner3]

They can be installed outside without any shelter if need be.

[@BigSil57]

Great content, and thanks for posting. I want a similar set up, but I have dual Anker F3800's. I was wondering if I move the breaker for my solar inverter from the main panel, to my "critical loads" sub panel, will my solar system stay functional? Is the Anker Smart Panel for the F3800's similar to smart panel for the X1 battery storage system

[@MikePizzolatt]

cost?

[@franzconstancio1127]

Can these Solix units be used with any existing solar panels? Are there particular brands of solar panels that work better for this type of scenario?

[@normfromhawaii1173]

The power company in Hawaii does NOT control how you use solar or battery back-up in Hawaii. You choose your own solution. My sister uses a Tesla Powerwall and often calls me to confirm a power outage if she suspects one, because she always has power. Mahalo Nui...

[@russellwatters5891]

The difference being this was in California, another control state..😢

[@Slowhand871]

@@russellwatters5891hey captain paranoid. You can install and use these in California. You are not required to be on the grid.SMH

[@russellwatters5891]

@Slowhand871 Hey captain kangaroo, it was tongue in cheek, because we all know how f'd up Cali is

[@MitchOfCanada]

New codes will come Into play that keeps batteries protected from vehicle hits. We can't have gas lines in garage exterior walls now.

[@CanTho2022]

HOW MUCH???

[@MitchOfCanada]

Keep batteries at least 2 feet off ground in flood areas.

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@drone_video9849]

does anyone know of any Canadian suppliers/installers for this product?

[@russellwatters5891]

Great setup, like the Tesla wall. How does the pricing compare? Love what ya'll are doing ❤

[@Roaming-Mike]

How much? 10 years of my electric bill up front i bet. Then the batteries last how long ?

[@judefrankdondiego8528]

how much could this system be...

[@Electric_camper]

Very sleek and smart system. It's not a familiar brand in EU. How is the company history?

[@sylhunt8230]

very cool looking

[@RedBatteryHead]

Does it come with an DC charger module like Sigenergy? That off grid breaker box looks a lot like the internals with Sigenery btw

[@rudycastillo4150]

What's the cost

[@irawardofficial]

Awesome review !! That systems is no joke. @8:36 the left blue light turned off and came back on. The right one did it as well. Is that an indication to tell that it is switching between battery and solar?

[@demon-mi2ho]

How much was it?

[@niapsonk.waitea9942]

Loved going through your demonstrations and videos , please could send me the drawings

[@henkdevries5042]

What line is that where you started with?? This is likely depending on where you live?? I never had to deal with this, this is so very unusual!!

[@felixyoutuber]

@martin thanks for this great video. Does this support two solar systems? I have one microinverter setup and a tesla solar system. Can this feed two PV sources?

[@DaTecNerd]

Why do they still need the Tesla Powerwall when the panels can go directly to the Anker controller?

[@newsmansuper2925]

I also did not understand this.....?

[@cteezy1983]

I'm trying to understand why would you bypass a Tesla powerwall? Doesn't it technically do the same thing as the anker?

[@dougmacrae9535]

what happens if the garage floods with these panels being on the floor?

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

If you are in a flood area and or your garages floor is not properly sloped you could mount them higher on the wall.

[@daddouuuu]

That battery seems to be draining real quick tho! It went from 100% to 88%. I wonder how much time you had in between each cut.

[@jerrytalley802]

I’m a little confused with the Tesla setup outside but two more inverters/batteries inside. It also seemed the battery/inverter size changed as the video progressed. I;m sure it just went too fast and it’s just me, lol.

[@richardperry21]

How much are the SOLIXX1 batteries, I don't want to talk to some salesman, JUST WANT PRICES and where to purchase them!!

[@Ron-rb1vw]

From what I have seen, they are very close to the price of Tesla Powerwalls. This system probably cost around $20K.

[@paulp1166]

Now if you just didn't have to take out a second mortgage or give up your first born kid to get a system that would run a home for a couple days. Doesn't matter the brand. Most are cost prohibitive for the average person.

[@dickslocum]

I have solar in Florida can not remove from grid unless fully backed up. looking at Battery vs natural gas gen for the last bit to get loose from Florida power and Light monoply.

[@zacstephenson3734]

What if you are in a cold northern state, and need to charge using a generator during a power outage? It happens often here since people can't stay off their phones long enough to stop hitting the poles.

[@Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration]

EG4 18kPVs, EG4 LL S Battery Arrays SIGNATURE SOLAR

[@johnhughes6847]

or EG4 PowerPros for that finished look...both are great.

[@paulbram2]

Right, this is being advertised like there is something new and innovative here. Hybrid inverters are not new. Solark and EG4 seem to be doing this already and are likely way cheaper and DIY friendly.

[@cesar68033]

Within that shot the hr left on that panel went from 8.4 to 7.9

[@marcvanheugten9472]

So can I tie this to an enphase iq8 system 240v(EU) in 3 phases?

[@shaunmulcahy7496]

Do any of the units you have looked at have a fire suppression system

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Not that I know of.

[@valachcreed6355]

Ini sih bukan play play… bukan mainan anak kecil 😂 Kalo sudah pakai power wall udah another next level… Kalo di banding punya tesla bagus mana pak martin?

[@TheHenslesteinShow]

I hate when youtubers get paid to promote a product that's absolutely trash.

[@mvmc1607]

You are not obligated to watch the video. feel free and go watch cartoons😅😅😅

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Me too.

[@mvmc1607]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Very good content

[@Metin-w6s]

insane prices

[@paulbram2]

why not just get an EG4 18kpv or a Solark? Why would anyone pick this over those?

[@ricklearned1686]

Tesla Powerwall has been doing this for nine years. I agree it is nothing new. Lots of vendors have been doing this for years. It is known as AC coupling.

[@JRGTGGonzalez]

What about ecoflow delta pro ultra smart panal 2 connecting like tesla powerwall 3 will work

[@SkepticCyclist]

Dude, you're visiting my neck of the woods

[@timf6916]

Nice, good information.

[@reyantm]

Astaga... Ga sadar lagi nonton Pak Martin. Tadi lagi pengen cari info sistem grid tied Anker Solix. Baru sadar kalian keluarga Johnson yang dulu tinggal di Jogja pas denger suara Bu Julie. Bu Julie cantik sekali. Salam untuk keluarga. Sistem gried tied ini emang menarik sih. Karena sekarang di Indonesia, khususnya grid Jawa, Madura dan Bali sedang kelebihan pasokan listrik dan PLN tidak akan lagi memberikan kredit atas listrik yang kita jual ke grid PLN. Jadi kasihan dengan orang-orang yang terlanjur pasang PLTS ongrid tapi ga bisa jual listrik lagi. Solusinya konversi sistem ke offgrid atau tetap pakai ongrid tapi ga dapat untung. Padahal dulu harga beli dan jual listrik PLTS 1:1 , jadi sangat menarik. Tanya dong Pak martin. Jadi sistem Anker Solix ini sebetulnya seperti sistem Hybrid ya Pak? Jadi semua beban listrik rumah dikendalikan dari si main box warna abu-abu itu? Soalnya saya pernah lihat, untuk sistem baterai ongrid yang sangat rumit memakai relay dengan meteran listrik grid. Apakah listrik dari Anker Solix hanya bisa dipakai saat terjadi blackout? Apakah listrik dari sistem Anker Solix bisa diekspor ke grid atau cuma buat beban rumah? Apakah suplai listrik ke main box itu ada 2 jalur dari sistem AC PLN dan AC inverter ongrid, seperti inverter hybrid? atau jadi satu? Makasih Pak Martin sekeluarga

[@Slowhand871]

Why wouldn’t you always run this then go to the grid when needed. That system must have cost 30k so why no t recoup some of it?

[@ShoaibKhan-zd8sp]

Why is Carols wearing her shirt backwards (front to the back) during intro and few seconds later it gets fixed … what happened in between?

[@lucroy]

I am super confused we live in Spain in the country. I have a Victron inverter with grid, solar, batteries and a generator. We do not need any special gear when we lose grid. We have the victron set to use 50 W of the grid all day and when we do not produce enough solar or have any storage left it uses grid. If the grid goes down, we are on Solar and storage. If the storage hits 20% our generator starts and charges the batteries back to 90%. We did not need any of this stuff. Sounds like you have 3 inverters in this setup and it’s a huge waste of money. Also that house has a 2.4KW draw? So the storage is good for 4-4.5 hours?

[@robertplas3947]

All very nice except the price for the iron is hidden. And suppose you want 18 kW inverter output, you need three inverters and if 60 kW batteries, then you would have say 12 battery modules or 4 per inverter stack. It is a little unclear in this arrangement if a singe inverter can draw from all 12 batteries if load is lower or the inverters are always balancing the load among the three of them and drawing the batteries down equally. Too bad the inverter is so small. Two 6 stack batteries on 10kW inverters would be very nice.

[@djkillachris]

We need a good installer for a complete 20kw off grid system in silverthorne Colorado if anyone knows anyone

[@mtnshooter2487]

You had to go to Chino for that ? And when Yellowstone blows up, and is dark for years, then what ?

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

It should still work, but that will be the least of your problems.

[@SarahStuff-p5u]

Love the concept, still not sure on the wisdom of creating 150 million micro grids...not sure the whole concept has been thought out.

[@JonOffgrid]

I don't want grid service wen all i need sok batteries rock

[@danielgoudreau8759]

After having a solar installation in 2020 on April 2 2024 my lithium batteries burnt my house down and I had no insurance

[@AaronNelson-qb2hg]

chino hills! did you stop by and visit with Pastor Jack Hibbs? (Calvery Chaple Chino Hills)

[@arcusmc]

And what if we don't have $80k to spend on a system like this?

[@happyday6954]

Pasti mahal sekali ya Pak Martin

[@bhoqeem1975]

Ribet keknya ya, Pak Martin? Dah lama pengen pasang solar panel, tapi mahal bin ribet ya?

[@opentrunk]

yeah but i dont have any of that stuff. Like solar panels. Nothing. I'm gonna wait for something simple.

[@rowanbr]

thats why i have a growwatt hybride inverter

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Right. This is to retrofit an existing system.

[@rowanbr]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving i did just have to put the array on it it goes up to 450volt mppt and did go from the mainbreaker to the inverter form the inverter back to the pannel to a second mainbreaker storage @48volt dc if i want can charge on the mains (i have this off because plenty solar charge ) and the build in transfer switch is set on pro solar secondair mains (you can chance that setting) ps im dutch im sorry for incorrect spelling i have running 6 esp 5000 in a 3 phase 230volt with 3x80amp 230volt mains each inverter has 40 amp volt in and the same for the output running full electric home with ir heating boiler electrisch 3phase kooking etc and a smal workshop each feeded 3x40amps 3 phase

[@rowanbr]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving love to learn more about the us splitfase systems im a high classefid electrician but the just dont use that over here in the netherlands

[@acefire4050]

It might be a cool generator but I don't like it so much. Does him know plug in design? It cause I always need a little bit extra plug in design. It doesn't have no phone chargers on it, but I do like how skinny it is and how it's up against the wall. That works real good though I just don't like it because I can't do nothing with it. Except haven't looked up to the wall. And I like to have something that I would actually have to be able to plug something into it to activate and run my little radio on my TV. Start the weather, have a 30 amp or A50M plug in on ithe plug into the fuse box and camper and for going to family unions, since I usually have to go to 10 different ones each summer.

[@RoniCarbine]

Nice

[@afaqmasood4284]

its just working like a hybrid inverter with batteries, very common in china..thousand of companies making them.

[@omsonny21]

Mbok yo sesekali komen ku ki dibales to pak de...

[@moto77rider10]

Pak Martin wes lali 😅

[@RetiredCanadian]

How many solar systems do you have? Seems to Me, that you have turned into nothing but, a greedy salesman SHAME.

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Got to pay the bills. Plus it is way fun to get to see and try so many new systems.

[@Revelation22-13]

1 Corinthians 5:7 King James Version 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Gods blessings over you .

[@tonyc6278]

If you want to fly to Nevada, I can show you my system where I can use grid-tied inverters with solar battery backup and still manage consumption with sunlight backup.

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

That would be cool.

[@morrobayhunter]

nothing new

[@dbnoho]

Still no price. So… Tesla power wall is not back in the radar as Anker won’t respond to any price request. And that’s pretty shady amateur business practice.

[@TomiasM911]

Guessing about 15-20k

[@paulbram2]

No need to overpay for Tesla or This unproven Anker system. Check out EG4 18kpv and/or Solark.

[@danhandke5012]

👍👏🏻👍👏🏻👍

[@haidarkarar1469]

❤🎉🎉

[@JoshL1976]

How much is it. ??? Free quote. ?? Ehh no thanks.

[@kennethhudson8013]

None of that is cheap

[@Bzzap83]

Why is that the only criteria you have?

[@USNEM]

​Because he's a poor person.

[@xaratyniz]

The Anker runs in about 6k Bothing good comes cheap Plus you can't put a price on peace of mind.

[@nludwick1]

Cheaper than it’s ever been. Solar, batteries, kits to put it all together have seen some great stuff over the last decade.

[@dontworrybehappy1256]

Wrong all of that is free from anker. They also did it free for thr what’s inside family. I wish some channels just had real reviews

[@solarcharging9743]

Nice solar array but a poor choice for an inverter. High-frequency, transformerless inverters like this Anker system offer a much shorter life expectancy, a poorer surge capacity, and they can damage your appliances when their MOSFETs fail. You would have been far better off investing in a low-frequency transformer-based inverter charger. Low-frequency, iron core, transformer-based inverter chargers offer a far longer life expectancy and a much higher surge capacity than low-cost, lightweight, high-frequency, transformerless inverters, and are a far safer choice for powering your home's appliances. That's why all US-made inverter manufacturers are built using high-reliability, low, frequency, transformer-based inverter technology.

[@dougmaclean9752]

order now and get a free set of super knives

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

That would be cool

[@quickquote1568]

Anker? Are you kidding? I would never wire any manufacturers high frequency, output transformerless inverter into my home's electrical system. For one, high frequency inverters offer a relatively poor surge capacity which is needed for starting high inductance loads such as refrigerators, power tools, microwaves and air conditioning units. You might be able to start and run some high surge loads when these high frequency inverters are new, but every time you fire up one of those inductive loads, you're shortening the life of the MOSFETs in these inverters. Second, because there is no iron core, copper wound output transformer to provide galvanic isolation in these inverters, All it would take is for the AC output monitoring circuitry to fail and one of the MOSFETs in the inverter's H-Bridge circuit to short to ground, and this cheap high frequency inverters can send dangerous, high voltage, high amperage DC current straight to your AC appliances which can not only damage your appliances. but can also set your appliances on fire. That's why no American inverter manufacturer uses high frequency inverter tech in their designs. And third. because these high frequency inverters operate at a much higher, stepped up DC voltage and a much exponentially higher frequency than more reliable, low frequency inverters, they tend to have a much shorter life expectancy. No thanks, not in my home.

[@paulbram2]

Generally I agree. I absolutely love Victron etc. However, there is something to be said about an all in one Hybrid unit. I just wish Victron made something comparable to something like the Solark or EG4 18kpv.

[@terryblanchard3633]

Your videos have become boring

[@TheHenslesteinShow]

Very 👍

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

What would make them better?

[@jim4utube]

How about less pimping products and more useful information related to your homestead like how many hours you had to run your generator because there was a long stretch of cloudy weather.

[@raymondheckard234]

Another Chinese company that I will never do business with, which is owned in part by the Chinese military!

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Do you have a list of them?

[@raymondheckard234]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving the Pentagon and state department has a list of companies owned in part by the Chinese military. When one looks at the ownership of Chinese companies, every Chinese company has a portion of the company owned by the Chinese government and the Chinese military. Anker Innovations is based in Changsha, Hunan, China., and is public traded in China, band was formerly known as Oeanwing. Like all companies in China, the government / military owns 10% to 30% of the company, and when you look at the top investors in the company you find many Chinese Capitol management companies owning the stock in the company, and these Capitol management companies are owned by Chinese banks which are majority or are totally owned by the Chinese government and military. When one researches ownership of Chinese companies that are publicly traded, there are websites that are subscription based that will tell you the % of government ownership and Chinese military ownership, and it is shocking how much the government owns of the companies in China.

[@CMDRtesh]

I don't think you are accurate, what are your sources in that.

[@raymondheckard234]

@@CMDRtesh US State Department, US Department of Treasury, and investment services in the USA and EU.