How We Power Our OFF-GRID Island Home: Solar System Tour

[@jimpeleambau6995]

Such a great channel... Suddenly you appeared on my wall.. just with one video.. i subscribed instantly....and watched almost the entire content of yours.. Hi from your neighbouring country, Malaysia. My wife is batak nese...

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh cool! Thank you for subscribing!

[@liberatedlioness6478]

I did the same thing when I discovered them.

[@immaculate7352]

Me too after one video l subscribed and watched all the remaining videos A little advice for you, after you install your Internet, and probably save little more please turn your place to a resort center so I can visit there

[@zsuzsannapelle8841]

Bellissima ❤

[@ja9795]

Me too...

[@annieheater]

I am loving watching your videos!!My husband and I bought some property in Mexico 1n 1999 next to a village that just got power. We were in paradise for 20 years, with a view that went for miles each way up the beach. We started living quite rustically and then built beautiful little house in the old tradition of the area, coconuts and adobe.. Llife was bliss. In time with more technology, paved roads, etcetera the tourists came and came and came. Condos were built, one three stories right next door, peace was replaced by the sounds of construction. Progress? my husband passed 3 years ago, I am 80 and I am selling our property for a dream price. I have good friends there who rlet me stay I their beautiful home whenever I want to visit. it does my heart good to see there are still places where this life is possible.

[@OurIslandLife]

Wauw what a story!🫶🏼🙏🏼

[@serdalkaptan]

Money greed over-weighs the respect for nature. That's why I hate concrete. and never use it in my bamboo shacks in Far East.

[@brutalbamboo]

starlink from elon musk already here in indonesia, now u can have high speed internet wherever you want. so happy for you guys finally have electricity.

[@OurIslandLife]

We just got it!!

[@truestory923]

We all love our internet Starlink, no doubt. But we also need to keep in mind that non native eMF radiation is Poison to humans. Please only turn it on during the times you need and off at night for sure

[@jwulf]

I just binged everything from the beginning. I so want the Swiss Family Robinson life! Excited to see more of your adventures.

[@OurIslandLife]

Wow! Thank you for watching and following along!

[@L.I.K]

I love this journey!! We are on one too and it's inspirational to see we are not alone!

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh epic! Good luck 💪🏼🫶🏼

[@ronnielola6594]

Alternative living brought me to your channel.. and I just subscribed immediately.. you brought back a lot of childhood memories… when I was younger I didn’t know how lucky I was.. now in a big city in France I long for this life everyday.. much love from France 🇫🇷❤️🙏

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes exactly! Thank you for following along! 🙏🏼

[@tammypoirier5626]

Love your channel and I appreciate that you don’t beef for money or gifts. If you get them I’m pretty sure you appreciate it. Ummm if anyone has ever lived outside you will know.

[@OurIslandLife]

Aww thanks!

[@benjamingordon3365]

Wood inside each part of the house looks amazing even in the solar house ❤❤❤

[@OurIslandLife]

☺️🫶🏼

[@Dangerkiller-D]

I love this house, the life everyone dreams of.

[@OurIslandLife]

☺️☺️

[@Itsmemaiteg]

Noooooooo!! I’ve watched all your videos now! What am I going to do with myself?!?!😂 I’m already looking forward to your next videos!

[@OurIslandLife]

Hahahaa working on it 😜

[@notyouraveragegringosnotyo563]

Glad everything is functioning well for you two! Cheers!

[@OurIslandLife]

Yess same 😅

[@danechristmas6570]

May I suggest you add a small, (VAWT) vertival axis wind turbine, because you're on a beach front with constant winds..That turbine will recharge the batteries during the night and give you greater autonomy during overcast days.

[@mariegallagher4725]

Hi, I live in Australia and have visited Bali Indonesia many times. The one thing I admired was how hard the construction men worked and how family oriented Indonesians are. I watch another home building series called Camp Out West based in Wales. In this series they have shown a number of very good solar power systems that you can easily move around and are very efficient with use of the solar energy. Maybe check it out to see if it helps. Your series I have only recently found and just love it. Your home is so beautiful your husband is such a skilled builder. Respect to both of you and your community.

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh thank you for such a nice comment! And yes, I think i’ve checked out some of their vids already ☺️ really nice indeed!

[@vane_-gm1hz]

Wow! Sometimes we just ignore how hard is living in a remote place giving everything for granted. It seems to me that you are in your element tho 😊

[@OurIslandLife]

Hahaa yes! 😆

[@mohamedsaatarshad3986]

I plan to install this at my house in Pagaralam Sumatra,

[@fluffinator3701]

No need to worry about cloudy days, I live in Sweden and people use solar panels here... keep in mind our winters are like 6 months long with barely any sun :P a few days here and there with cloudy days will be fine :D Great setup!

[@OurIslandLife]

Epic!!

[@keyplayer5]

I really enjoyed watching you for the first time on Exploring Alternatives. What an adventure you guys are living!! Happy I found your channel. 😊

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@1rockinthedadbod]

Same here! My new Idol's.

[@sabineschuhmacher3525]

I feel sooooo deeply connected with you both and your paradise island off grid living!! 🌀🙏💗🌿☀️ Just found your channel, because I look for some infos about off grid islands in Indonesia 😊 I was on Bali, Sumbawa, Lombok, Gili and Flores 25 years ago. Long time ago... I loved to live there, but I was scare 🙈 Well at the end I went to Canary Island and the last 10 years I spend my time in Vanlife first without no electricity and the last 4 years with 300W. But I dont have a frigerator or other big comfort. Your life remember me, on all the smal island I was without elecricity but your island is really especial and sooo beautyful. A real juwel. Yes please take care about rich investors, as they buy a lot in Indonesia at the moment! I wish you the best for the next steps in and out of the house and maybe one day we see us 😍

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh amazing! I bet a LOT has changed in Indonesia in the past 25 years. Investors buying lots of kand for huge developments being one of them sadly 😔

[@janeising3585]

Goedenavond (hier) uit Nederland. Bij toeval door ander youtubekanaal waarin verwezen werd naar jullie youtubekanaal. Ik heb de meeste vlog's gezien en ik moet zeggen, wat een verschil met 11 maanden geleden en nu, laat staan 3 jaar geleden. Ik wens jullie beide alle geluk. Ik ben benieuwd wat ik nog meer van jullie kan leren.

[@OurIslandLife]

Wauw dankjewel om al onze video’s te kijken! 🙏🏼

[@carriann3725]

Hello my name is Carri. I am from Ohio in the United States. I’m so grateful that I came across your channel. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos. Nice to meet a new friend. 🤗💖🌸💕

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you 🫶🏼☺️

[@gorilllah]

Hello Marjolein and Adrianus , we appreciate the update and hope you two are well. Your solar power setup is impressive, and having a backup generator must provide some extra reassurance. Keep up the awesome work! 🙂

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@Kara_2505]

Exploring Alternatives has brought me to your channel. I just wanted to say hello. I am now browsing through your videos. 😊 My compliments on your shooting and editing, definitely belongs to the better work out there. Your house is beautiful, respect for the skilled carpentry and construction work! Looking forward to the next peeks into your lives. All the best. 🙏

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh thank you for such a kind comment! 🫶🏼

[@nicv.2164]

Hi Marjolein and An! I just recently found your youtube channel and I LOVE IT! I am living in Germany, having a bit of hard times these days. So I enjoy your videos even more! And: Watching you enjoying your coffee so much ispired me to have my "special coffee time" each day too! Thank you so much for everything your share with us. Wishing you all the best for all your dreams coming true!

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh happy to here that our videos make you feel a little better and inspire you to take some small moments to yourself. Thank you fir watching and leaving such a nice comment 🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@rasmasitanggang7773]

I am loving to watch your vlog

[@OurIslandLife]

🫶🏼🙏🏼

[@karenannebell810]

I also just found your channel. So excited to follow your story on Island life. Hello from Toronto Canada ❤

[@OurIslandLife]

Yay! Thanks for following along!

[@orrgazmo]

0:11 great progress guys, perhaps to increase the efficiency of cooling down your drink, don’t store it in the fridge using your insulated water bottle and definitely not with the lid on. You want to cool down the liquid as efficiently as possible in the shortest amount of time.

[@OurIslandLife]

It’s not an insulated bottle 😅😉

[@splatjones775]

I am from Nova Scotia, Canada enjoy your videos must be nice not hear cars and traffic all the time

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes absolutely 💯

[@miguelveiga188]

I will take you guys life any day anytime, i wish it was me in there. The new home is beautiful!

[@OurIslandLife]

🙏🏼

[@debramenta7207]

So happy you finally have solar power. Congratulations❣ I love your life💖

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you!! 🫶🏼

[@JhazeldeVera]

You deserve million of subscribers! Very informative!

[@joleneburns9793]

New subscriber here. Absolutely love your new home! The life you two have created is amazing!!! Watched video on Exploring alternative lifestyles and immediately subscribed. Best wishes to you both ❤

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@coolvinay]

This is awesome. 5:41 but you did not mention fans. How do you live without fans at 35C? I would probably faint.

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes we don’t really use fans. It usually cools down a bit at night. Sometimes on really hot nights we use a small usb rechargeable fan 🤪

[@freedomforestlife]

Wow, I bet you are LOVIN having this solar set up. Luxury! Off grid life defo helps us to appreciate the simple things in life... We went for a long time without power on our land here and over time have slowly upgraded our solar set up, so that now we can run a normal washing machine - year round now, even in UK Winter! ... honestly this still feel like a major luxuary! Producing you own power is such a great feeling too - on sunny days I get really excited about things like running my dehydator all day if I need ... for free 🙌 ✌🌿

[@OurIslandLife]

Hahaha yes 💯 not having power for a while and then getting it is like a major gratefulness reset 😉😁

[@cxguillen]

Hello! Highly informative... Thank you for walking us through. I'm sure all those years of preparation and waiting were worth it! :)

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes absolutely 💯🥰

[@jingjingquinones]

I really love your channel, very interesting. Now that you have solar power, can you have TV or radio? I wonder too, do you have mails? I just wonder, I'm battling these junk mails everyday. I just love it too when you just go to the jungle and get mangoes for free and bamboos for your future cooking container.

[@OurIslandLife]

So happy to read that you enjoy our videos! We can get mail but we have to go pick it up at the post office in Siberut :)

[@Autumnbudgets]

Alternative living sent me over & i had to say hello to you both, what a fantastic life you both have ❤️ from a very cold & sleepy hamlet of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿can’t wait to follow your journey xx🧡🦊

[@OurIslandLife]

Amazing! Thank you for following along!

[@luimackjohnson302]

Hi both of you on your lovely island paradise! I understand you may install a "star link satellite", that ia a very good idea as "star- link" is cheaper to install & costs less than other satellite systems. I would recommend the "star link mini" which has built in wifi and has reasonably fast internet data- streams for internet, video conferencing & KZbin etc. Wish you both all the best. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea.

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes! We just got it!

[@bhlasvegas990]

I subscribed. I always was curious about setting up a home in the wilderness, but now I realize it can also be somewhere tropical and beautiful like this. This is what technology is really for, freedom and moving closer to nature

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes exactly! Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@yfery]

Wow, Exploring Alternative brought me to your channel, and I immediately subscribed. I'm from Indonesia, studying abroad, and have never been to Mentawai, which is on my list to visit. Definitely, it's a beautiful and magical place despite the challenges that you might face. I just wanted to say keep making videos on your channel.

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh epic! And thank you 🙏🏼

[@skydemon-u6i]

Solar power is great but man the only thing that drives me away from it is. 1. you need to mount it on the roof of your house depending on to avoid theft, and then it becomes a chore to clean them that high unless it would only be water cleaned via hose. 2. Like you mentioned, solar is most of the time in a none controlled environment, which means you're completely depending on tthe weather. I do like the idea of using the generator to charge the battery, this is something I was trying to look more into. Combining the gas generator with HHO+ Battery seems good for me, since I will be using water to power the gas generator. I thank you for the video, I cannot tell you how much I like these kinds of video and break down. I noticed you didn't mention how long it would take to pay these off in the video.

[@kimreddy3434]

Heya I'm patiently waiting for the next video. It's been a long 18 days. Oh well i'll keep tapping my feet 😂 & try not to bite my nails. Did i say patiently. I'm getting a bit restless waiting for another video. Much love from South Africa 🌍💌🌟🌟👍

[@OurIslandLife]

Hahaa just uploaded!

[@PA96704]

Congrats been living off-grid on solar for 6 years.

[@OurIslandLife]

Amazing! 🫶🏼

[@stefistefi6069]

I think solar panels should charge little in also cloudy day. Maybe you can add more battery in some time it can store more and you can use for longer period or more things?

[@sciglassblower]

Lithium should be 56v or more fully charged and float the same if used. I am wondering if the settings are set for lead acid?

[@TheDeadwoods-pl3yo]

Great videos, love your lifestyle. What was the cost of the system?

[@OurIslandLife]

Around 160 mil IDR incl installation

[@galeriatma]

find you guys from exploring alternatives ♡

[@OurIslandLife]

Epic! Thanks for coming over to our channel!

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

simplicity at its best, is how i can describe the lives you guys are living out there. congrats on getting solar electicity. great setup for a very beautiful dream home. all the very best for your future endeavours...

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@effimiakitsaki861]

You suddenly appear with one video. I like very much what you are doing, so you got a new subscriber. Very well done guys, keep up

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@SocorroApellido]

Congratulations on your new solar acquisition!!! It is worth having it in your home considering you live off the grid, I admire the simplicity of your life and your husband is handy and down to earth. Wish you both all the best and your recreation is really fun , I learn a lot viewing your site , the culture and geography are amazing!

[@OurIslandLife]

Aww thank you!

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

It is a very nice little system. You think they would be using all in one DEYE inverters for that installation, though. DEYE can handle 100% humidity, has built-in MPPT controllers and is bug proof. The 5kw unit is also Air Cooled. When that inverter goes pop, have a look at the DEYE. Subscribed. I think this will be an interesting video. It's been a year since we changed our old Lead acid batteries out for LFP. Just uploaded our one-year review. (Off-Grid Success: After 1 Year. Deye Inverter & Green Bank Batteries. (27)) Crazy how fast time goes by. Please keep us updated on your system as you progress and grow.

[@OurIslandLife]

Oh interesting! Thanks for the tip!

[@jaxsun72]

I love having things I've gone without because i really appreciate them more. A year later i just take it all for granted like a normal person though. 😂

[@OurIslandLife]

Haha yes exactly! 💯

[@tanbl6746]

So happy for your Solar upgrade. Now you can fill yr fridge with mango and coconut ice creams and also beer. Yr coffee making ritual seems to be a staple in most of yr videos. Hope Starbucks will sponsor you!

[@OurIslandLife]

Hahaaa yes!

[@FluffyAlpaca81]

I don’t know how you do it but more power to you! Looking forward to your next video

[@OurIslandLife]

Hahaa thank you 🙏🏼

[@gailgrice8979]

Alternative living brought my attention to your channel. I enjoy your videos. Hi from Georgia, USA

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for following along!

[@janiverster6162]

Fancy!!! Congratulations on your new luxury - nobody deserves it more after all that hard work ❤

[@OurIslandLife]

Awww thanks 🙏🏼

[@serdalkaptan]

I also prefer solar panel system for producing electricity and will install in my bamboo houses in Pilipinas soon. I never use petrol product, I don't even have a car because the petrol usage has been burning the planet. We need natural and continuous power sources like sun, wind, waves and even ocean tides. Thanks for sharing, regards from Canada.

[@OurIslandLife]

🙏🏼

[@donaldgors1289]

Very nice install and set up ! Wonderful use of the Sun ..

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes we’re very happy with it 🥰

[@ski2itri]

Congratulations, all your hard work has paid off. I have enjoyed watching your videos this weekend...start to finish since Friday. Since Friday you have gained subscribers...that is great. Thanks for sharing your life and I look forward to watching more about your life on the island. All the best, John from New Hampshire.

[@OurIslandLife]

Wow John, thank you so much for watching and subscribing! 🙏🏼☺️

[@anshardeman3967]

kan je ze ook beschermen die solar panelen als er een storm is want daar zijn ze wel kwetsbaar voor maar voor de rest een goede oplossing

[@lynneskitchenetteandleisur4477]

I am truly in love with your stories and videos....please give us an idea as to how much is the solar package and installation, please...thankkk youu so much

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you! All our solar equipment plus shipping was around 160 mil IDR :)

[@firfatcat]

I love to watch the vids about living off grid, thanks for your video.

[@OurIslandLife]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@alisondavies6433]

Hubby and I just found your channel ❤ love what you are sharing 💓 love to know more about the plants you eat ✨️

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for watching! And yes, we want to explain more too!

[@DebbieD7777]

I love your channel its so relaxing . You just showed up one day and i binge watched all of your videos in one day 😊 keep them coming. ❤

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for watching!! ☺️

[@ainokea4u]

0:05 Your refrigerator door opens the wrong way. You can easily switch it so it opens towards the wall. Sorry, I'm a retired carpenter and just notice stuff like this. New subscriber from Maui

[@OurIslandLife]

Hahaaa good tip!

[@a-ebonylive8039]

I'm happy I came across your channel💕

[@OurIslandLife]

And we’re happy you’re watching!

[@fisherofmenadventures4888]

Really love your simple lifestyle. Simplysity is the best. Really inspiring. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@OurIslandLife]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@aviseagle8164]

You have such a fantastic positive energy! I am now based in India, but would be interested to visit in the coming months. Is that at all possible or you rather not? Julie, 43 years old, humanitarian worker (worked all over the world), French. But expat for 20 years ;) Thanks for the wonderful videos and bests to all humans and furry friends!

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you! That’s nice to hear. We don’t personally host but there are accommodations around the islands ☺️

[@ricosauve21]

Congrats to both you from i and my wife, one island to another lol, there is always a price to pay for paradise and we would have it no other way. 👊🌴🇧🇷Rob & Aless.

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes exactly!!

[@Krasibana]

Happened to surf & stumbled upon your channel. So you guys just gained another subscriber. De groeten vanuit Sunny SoFla. Ciau!!!!

[@OurIslandLife]

Epic! Thanks for subscribing!

[@aegismule13]

seen you guys on exploring alternatives. what an amazimg life that must be . a hard work filled life but free of the insanity. I am from florida, moved to colorado mountains away from the insanitry myself, we are on full solar too .

[@OurIslandLife]

Ooh epic! We love the mountains too! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@DavidCheok]

From what I can see, the sun alternates between a north and southern path at different times of the year. The slope of the roof seems a bit steep which may be detrimental depending on where its facing. Maybe the panel's slope needs to be altered to about 8 degrees so it can maximise the sun irregardless of whether its in the north or south.

[@DavidCheok]

I would also install a ladder on the side so its easier to go up there to clean or clear the panels if any debris gets on it.

[@Hana-kc1lq]

Indonesia is in equator, so the sun path between North and south is not that big difference. We also have a lot of sunshine all years, so I think it's not a problem

[@venkateshshenoy3387]

i have started watching your videos on regular basis now. awesome...

[@OurIslandLife]

Epic! Thank you for watching!

[@marvinandresiecruz4323]

Happy to have found your channel, Subscribed immediately 😍 Looking forward to learning more from you in the hopes of having one of our own in the Philippines. Keep on inspiring 🥰

[@OurIslandLife]

Oh epic! Thank you for watching and subscribing! 🙏🏼

[@dex_dead]

wow that’s very interesting. It seems that you and the company that installed it went over all the possible bad scenarios. Hope for the best - be ready for the worst so they say!

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes, they did a great job!

[@lindafernandez3905]

I love watching your videos.. I subcribed.. from the USA.

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@fatimahayu8135]

I'm watching this channel from the beginning, I'm so happy for you guys as I feel your excitement as well. Hope everything goes well for you guys as we will get through this adventure together..lol 😁😎

[@OurIslandLife]

Yess! Thank you!

[@iCraft.Studio]

Very helpful and simplified explanation of solar setup🌞

[@OurIslandLife]

☺️😁

[@Captlucpicard]

Nice walk around of your solar system. Looking at the wires, it was done by professionals. This being said, I think you need much more spacing between your steel roof and your solar panel . I would easily add another 8 inch in between. Solar panel are very sensitive to heat .your roof is hotter Than an oven. You should consider painting your roof white , white doesn't absorb heat as much as darker colors. Have a great day

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes indeed. That’s exactly why our roof is already white 😜

[@Captlucpicard]

I watched again, yes your roof is already white , I didn't notice 😂😂😂

[@rinzualalaina1948]

Can you make more video? How did you know each other?

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes! Thinking about doing a Q&A or a video on our story soon.

[@QueenOfArchers]

I've just binge watched all your videos. Love the reality of the ups and downs. Although people might think you live in paradise, even paradise has its difficult or hard sides. A couple of questions for your next coffee talk: I'd love to know what you do with your rubbish. I see the odd plastic bag in your videos and some of the things you buy or order must have packaging. How do you dispose of that? Also, is there any plastic in the ocean around your island?

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for watching! Yes plastic in Indonesia (and all over the world) is a difficult one. Thinking of doing a Q&A or something soonish!

[@woop2235]

Awesome 👏🏽 🌴☀️☀️☀️♥️

[@CarolleB]

It's beautiful. So beautiful ❤️

[@OurIslandLife]

🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@The_Riddler21]

Just found your channel while at work, really inspirational life style ✌️❤️ subscribed 👌

[@OurIslandLife]

Epic! Thanks for subscribing!

[@SideTripLife]

Fantastic! They did a nice install too.

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes 💯

[@garyblack2858]

Great explanation. Sounds like an efficient system. Would love to have a tour of your home now that it is powered up.....I mean if you are comfortable doing it. 😊

[@OurIslandLife]

Yes! Definitely want to do another home tour, but maybe once we have some furniture, it’s kind of an empty box now 😆

[@ultimaandretube]

just found out this channel and you guys are awesome..keep up the good work..greetings from Java..

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you! 🫶🏼

[@nonane2390]

so nice to have found you channel ! you guys are great.

[@OurIslandLife]

Aww thank you 🙏🏼

[@threewins3]

Congratulations on your fantastic solar system! 😊

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you!!

[@jacquemaclmont9805]

Will be great to check out the completed house in July - well done - Dingo

[@OurIslandLife]

Yesss! See you soon!

[@bhlasvegas990]

Can you give us a cost break down? materials, shipping, any future maintenance etc, thank you

[@basilidesonas9194]

Great job Maam😊♥️

[@viristravels]

Loving your channel, and I'm getting so many ideas from you guys!!! We are planning to do something similar in the mountains of Pakistan!

[@OurIslandLife]

Wow epic!

[@susanj8158]

thank you for sharing the details of your life.

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@vdmerweh]

Hi guys, I recently found your channel and have watched all the videos you have online. It’s very nice, and I really enjoy your content. I’ve noticed there are some topics you repeat over time, so I thought I’d send you a message with some video ideas. It would be great to see exactly where you are on the map and where your house is. I’ve been trying to figure that out, and my best guess is that you are on Masokut Island, but I’m not sure I have it right. One critique I have is that if you have a company, you don’t really introduce the people. Maybe they’re shy and don’t want to be on camera, which I can understand, but it’s definitely interesting to meet someone and at least see the people that you are showing in the video properly. You tend to go over things very quickly in the beginning. I think you’ve gotten better at it over time, though. Anyway, here are some video ideas: • A tour of the island or the different islands, including the different resorts, and your thoughts about them. • Exploring other islands and showing how different people live there. • More cooking videos. I know you share a lot of your cooking, but perhaps there could be more of it, including some Western or equivalent meals that people can try at home. • Tell a little bit about what it took to become a citizen and how people can adopt this lifestyle. • Since you have that second house now, you could invite people to stay for a week or a few days to experience your lifestyle, and they could pay you for the accommodations, even if it’s just a few dollars. • Perhaps you could create a Patreon account and get some people to sponsor it. • As a future project, you could show how people traditionally made canoes, restoring some of the history and craftsmanship of the area. • It would be interesting to learn a bit more about the islands. How many people are really living there on each island? What are their histories? Just to get a more feel for the place. • More videos about how you go to the shops every week, including the shops and restaurants you visit and the relationships you build over time with the shop owners and customers. • You are riding a motorbike at one point-did you rent it, or how did you get it? There’s definitely more content available there. • You often talk about flour that you use for cooking that is harvested from a tree. It might be interesting to see how you do this, how you do the harvesting. • Perhaps a video about the cost of living. I know you get most of your stuff from nature, but you still have additional costs like chicken feed, dog food, and coffee. It might be interesting to see what the cost of living is, what the whole house cost you eventually, and how much you save by doing things yourself. People love seeing videos about saving costs, and these are usually popular. • And obviously, you can also do videos about the mainland. There are definitely things within your reach that probably won’t cost you that much to film and show from a non-tourist perspective. It sounds like you guys are going to get a Starlink terminal very soon. I did see that it’s available in Indonesia now. So hopefully you guys will be more connected then. Looking forward to more of your amazing videos! Best regards, Hannes

[@OurIslandLife]

Hi Hannes, first of all wow! Thank you for watching all our videos and taking the time to write down these ideas! Some of them are already on our ideas list too so you’ll definitely be seeing some of those! Some other ideas you had are also interesting and we will for sure think about them. Thanks for the inspiration! As to answer a few of your questions: We are not making a business here or a company. But yes, definitely want to involve more of the local people and family and friends in the videos when they are around ☺️ And yes, we just got Starlink!! Hope this answers your questions a bit. We’re also thinking about setting up a Patreon and doing a Q&A soon ☺️☺️ Thanks again for your comment and have a nice day!

[@shirleygardner5483]

You have a very nice system and a beautiful home! Good luck!

[@OurIslandLife]

Thank you!

[@rx65m]

Congrats! Very happy for you.

[@OurIslandLife]

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[@ryansportstv731]

just subscribed to your channel..welcome to solar world/ community..im happy for you invested on solar..im from philippines btw living in remote area somewhere in cebu provice😊😊my whole house is powered also by solar+alexa.😂😂i love people investing on solar because its environmentaly healthy..kudos to the family.🎉🎉

[@OurIslandLife]

Epic!! ☺️🫶🏼

[@davidkeys1879]

That’s awesome! Looks like a really cool place to live!

[@OurIslandLife]

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[@ticao544]

First time watcher but I’m already very engaged with your and your husbands story! Congratulations on the solar power system! Just wondering does the solar energy that is collected gets reserved once the battery is at full capacity of 100%? In Australia, we can sell our extra electricity back to the government from solar power.

[@OurIslandLife]

Since we aren’t connected to a grid system, we can’t supply our extra electricity to the government. So when our battery is 100% then that’s it. Anything added is lost. That’s why we always do things that require a lot of power during the day :)

[@elizabethml4449]

Hi ,watching from Malaysia. Your informative and real island life . Keep on going it's inspiring. New subscriber

[@OurIslandLife]

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