SHOULD YOU INSTALL SOLAR? WE DID AND SEE HOW & WHY! (Part 1 of 3)

Ever think of installing solar panels on your house? Follow me and a couple neighbors for this 3 part series as we share our reasoning behind our decision to go solar.
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[@richardcraft929]

Good idea for a future video: compare how these 3 systems held up after a typhoon or super typhoon given the different roof constructions and orientations of the solar panels.

[@64Dasani]

Good morning

[@haroldnorman289]

Your pavilion is beautiful.

[@jadnzd]

Great addition to Villa Feliz

[@pjack2533]

Good morning James and Ness😊😊

[@mikemikie8312]

Hi James ,my very words JadnzD , A great addition to Villa Feliz . nice one James .

[@balikbayanfarmingwithdavee2484]

Great Addition , Glad you were able to get a Bonus pressure wash in. The roof looks like new again, See ya soon.

[@haroldnorman289]

It has been a while since I have seen you walk this path. Memories....

[@geofffergusson7438]

Nice addition to your home.

[@markeuringer8106]

Seems like a very popular install. When we move there I think we will do the same.

[@mhaysbritlifevlogs5709]

Very beautiful house And neighbors house, so it's only land you guys can buy then build houses, nice subdivision ❤

[@smartbiz888]

This project makes too much sense, James...Were you able to negotiate a discount with 3 installs at once? BTW the roof does look much better with the pressure wash...Lastly, the drone shots for this episode are stunning...Have a nice weekend you two! 👍😎👍 🙏

[@MyPIDream]

Wait till you see the next episode with the entire roof pressure washed. It looks brand new. We'll talk about costs in the next video.

[@64Dasani]

@@MyPIDream can’t wait; in Cebu, headed to the airport in an hour. As MacAuthor said “I shall return”!

[@Conangreer]

Wow, 10 kW, that’s great. Looking forward to your next videos! It will be helpful when I build my home next year.

[@larosythejumpylizard]

Thank you James, looking forward for the 2 videos . God bless

[@captscarlet17]

Hello James, I’m very happy 😊 you are sharing this with us because my house 🏡 will be completed in December and I’m toying with the idea of installing solar panels. I was going to get a generator but I’ve changed my mind towards solar so I will be following you very closely, I hope is okay 👍🏾

[@darinhoffman1839]

Thx James, looks like a good option.

[@siopaothegreat]

I think this is a great investment. I would definitely consider this when i build my house. Thanks and GB

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

Good series to watch James! Texas Filipino, the other James, in Iloilo did his own setup , including the LFP batteries and inverter , lucky for your Solar Co, , 3 birds in one Subdivision , cant go wrong there!, with your roof being the most complicated

[@smartbiz888]

Yeah James and his wife are building a really nice house too...I am watching the many expats as they do their builds to learn what may work best for me when it's my turn! Can't wait! 👍😎👍

[@KelisinHD]

What’s James KZbin channel you’re referring to. I’d like to check it out. Also Texas Filipino

[@smartbiz888]

@@KelisinHD one and same...Texas Filipino is the channel and it's James and Melanie(?)...Nice couple doing great things...👍😎👍

[@karenbrecio1649]

Hello James! Saving money from high electric bills was our goal this year. Just last February, 7 solar panels were installed on our roof ❤️ Keep us well-informed 👍😊

[@cristinateller9107]

Thank you for the useful information about solar system install.

[@randifurtado]

You don’t have an idea how happy I am to see your roof getting clean. Please James paint those garage doors. Before it was just your house. Now theirs neighbors. And your house has to keep shining

[@MyPIDream]

Garage doors will be refinished but not before another major project in my bucket list. I agree...the roof pressure washing did indeed make Villa Feliz look new again.

[@jmfarrell5]

Great video, James…. Also add a part ‘C’ for your spanking CLEAN roof. It looks like you got a brand new roof all done with a power washer. The Solar information is greatly appreciated.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

If I remember right when you were building you wanted to install solar panels. The subdivision had a restriction that they could not be see from the street. Something must have changed.

[@MyPIDream]

It was an old rule that no-one knew why it was in the restrictions. It's always been waived and will be a change in the revised restrictions that is in work. Not sure why it was ever added.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

I think that is a good thing. I'm thinking of getting solar here in Minglanilla. We are just south of Cebu city.

[@haroldnorman289]

I am happy for you, James. Since the roof is being pressure washed, it is looking much better, like new!!

[@haroldnorman289]

Hello James! I now hoping to have a house built by the end of 2025.

[@MyPIDream]

Congrats Harold. Let me know if you have any questions that I can help with.

[@haroldnorman289]

@@MyPIDream Thank you. Actually, we hope to visit you and Ness the next time we go to PI. I do not have a date yet.

[@colingamble-beresford2387]

Makes so much sense out there. Expensive yes but in the long run the savings and convenience of your our own power source more than pays the initial outlay. Stay safe 👍🏻

[@tischerfliescher]

Hello James, I have been waiting for this for a long time... 3 thumbs up. I am after 2 1/2 years finally once again here in the Philippines, come soon times over to see the news. A lot has changed in that time. Solar was a very good decision. Bye and greetings to Ness. Marilou and Uwe

[@MyPIDream]

We miss you guys! Hoping you'll be building soon on your property. Let us know.

[@TaekwondoTeam24]

How nice to see solar in PI. Haven’t see your vids for a while. Now, I have so much to catch up! Hahaha I’m going to watch all that I missed.

[@patrickobrien5367]

Good morning James great video thanks just what I need right now 😀 👍 hope you and Ness are doing well just off for holidays 😀 don't like the weather will go to Singapore and to Thailand will be back at the end of the month. Also will install solar in the house. Seen your video on the right time thanks again for your video and help 😀 👍

[@diegohorton869]

We are doing the same, our family member has a solar business in Cebu.

[@johnco25]

it's been awhile since i came back to your channel James, hapon is so big now, i always thought he is a mixed bred puppy :) nice solar panel topic interesting

[@richardgilbank2872]

This is my kind of video James, going green and reducing reliance on the grid. Looking forward to part 2 (and maybe part 3).

[@jackpiket7643]

Whauw James this is good news. All these years i thought James when you get solar you the gadget men hehe. But 10 kw thats is a lot of power. We are also planning to put off grid solar on our house in the PH. I am already study a year with this product. Some Tips and tricks. For example i take two inverters of each 3kw if there is some trouble than always one keeps working so you not without power at all times. Please check the cables and connectors if they have a heat sun HV protection code otherwise in 2 years they will be crackers and will give lots of problems. You know we are in the PH not in the US or Europe😇. check it or ask the installe that he can show you this. Good luck i will be super. Regards Jack for the Netherlands

[@MyPIDream]

Great tips my friend! The backup inverter is a great idea. The way I looked at it, I selected an inverter with a great track record and many months/years of in-service validation. A second inverter in storage would be an emergency spare but with a reputable appliance company, sometimes it's just best to replace later on if there is a failure because normally solar technology improves year upon year. This is the reasoning behind not purchasing a second inverter here at Villa Feliz.

[@mhaysbritlifevlogs5709]

Luv the music background po very touching

[@mysteriousvlogss5704]

lot of sun in philippines it save lot of money if you are using aircon or heavy equipement

[@gee70usa]

How's about Solar Panels on roof of your Pavilion place. Or may be do a Hybrid local utiliy Company and have your solar unit as a standby sytem. Just an idea. Here in the U.S. They Have Solar Panels Shingles from Company GAF. Awesome Video Sir James.

[@MyPIDream]

I will share in more detail our requirements as well as the performance of our system. The Pavilion gets all its power from the main PV solar panels on the roof and backup batteries in the basement so no need for additional solar panels on the pavilion.

[@haroldnorman289]

It won't be fair to upload the newest video on Tuesday! I will be traveling cross country and picking up one of my granddaughters in Texas, on my way to California. So, if no one minds, upload the next video on Wednesday or late, very late on Tuesday evening. Thanks everyone for understanding...LOL!

[@MyPIDream]

Part 2 of this 3 part series will be available for viewing on Friday, 6:30pm EST/Saturday 6:30amPST (Philippine Std Time).

[@nitram1342]

This is excellent info. I have been procrastinating about solar for over a year. We are in Isabela and always having brown outs. Thus your videos will be very helpful. Look forward to the next update as all help and advice is gratefully received.

[@manwork6545]

Super exciting James. Waiting impatiently the rest of the videos.... Thanks a lot for the job!

[@pilotdrh]

It appears the previous restrictions on the panels being visible from the road has been modified.

[@MyPIDream]

It was an old rule that no-one knew why it was in the restrictions. It's always been waived and will be a change in the revised restrictions that is in work. Not sure why it was ever added.

[@pilotdrh]

@@MyPIDream Probably considered an eyesore. I was working at a hospital in Monterey, CA, starting up a new emergency generator paralleling system. When they installed the gens they didn't want the exhaust system running up the side of the bldg because of esthetics. As a matter of fact they didn't allow contractors to have logos on their vehicles or their clothing. Well my company had brought me in from TX to complete this startup and all I had were company shirts....ugly lime green shirts too. I was working and one of the hosp maint guys came in and told me I couldn't wear the shirts. Of course I said this is all I have and he just repeated himself. So I said ok, I'll get packed up and head back to the airport. Then he went and got the big boss who said it was ok for me to wear them. And yes, I would have left. I could care less that they have movie stars that come to their hosp. When I looked at the gens and spoke to the gen tech we were talking about the exhaust system. They had routed it through the wall and ran it through the patients records room and then up a plenum to the roof. When we ran the gens the joints were leaking and set off the fire alarms. They added seals to the joints and we tried it again. Turns out the joints that were in the air plenums were also leaking hot gasses and there were lots of cables and wiring in those same plenums. Well the job was shut down while they decided what to do. They ended up running the exhaust on the outside of the bldg with decorative covers over them. Yup, esthetics...probably cost them a lot of money for all the extra work. Remember this old word....Chuckleheads!

[@stevetash5032]

Hey James any trees blocking the line of sight from the south facing sun? Can you make sure in the next episode to talk about something that’s very common in the US power-sharing or the utility using excess solar power and then paying you a tiny tiny fraction of its value

[@MyPIDream]

Nope, we have full sun without shade all day. I will talk about something similar to what you refer to as "power-sharing" in episode 3. That entire episode will be dedicated to technical and specifications.

[@sirloybt9328]

We have similar roofing system (Decra) which were installed about 15 years ago. I have canvassed a couple of solar companies and they all backed away as as they found out the type of roof on my house. Leaking issues from previous installs? I live in the East Bay area in near San Fran. I can't wait to see the solar installation completed on your house. Thanks 😊

[@verohandymike]

I just went off-grid in Jamaica with just 800w of panels, 80 amp mppt charge controller, 5,000 w/15.000 watt peak inverter and a 200Ah, 5,120Wh lifepo4 battery, 24 volt system. Small house, one 14.5 cu ft fridge, one 43" TV, a fan and a 900w microwave as main use. As well as all 24 volt LED bulbs wired with low voltage wires. Seems to do well so far, even charges on cloudy rainy days. Still haven't seen what happens if it rains for a week. The charge controller and inverter are overkill for that many panels and battery, but the idea now is that I can upgrade to more panels and batteries. Also have a small generator just in case. I'm very happy with it. The rising cost of electricity as well as constant black outs need to be a thing of the past when there is sunshine!

[@RoyD450]

Where in Jamaica are you? I am building in Ochie and planning on installing a 15kW system. Would love to get your thoughts on your system.

[@verohandymike]

@@RoyD450 Very coincidental. I am located in the hills above Ocho Rios, close to Dunnsville district. I'm thinking of bringing more panels and another 5kw battery on my next trip in a few weeks. Where exactly are you building?

[@RoyD450]

@@verohandymike Actually I am building in Tower Isle, living in Maryland. Where do you purchased your panels and equipment?

[@pernelldesouza3302]

Good morning James from New Jersey hope you guys are doing good thanks for this video because I will be doing Solar also when I reach that stage thank you very much for the info see you in the next video

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Your roof has peaks that look good for an area with snow fall totals like Alaska..😁

[@ArtCoDroneAndEntertianment]

Fantastic video James! Love the detailed explanation of the installation and the drone shots.

[@markvoorhees1294]

As always, looking forward to watching this series of videos. Keep up the great content James!

[@saudiarabiariyadh5474]

Really bitfoull wath your donig borther nice job and geart

[@wayneseymour1]

Post script ; James IYO how would a new construction solar build be properly sized? A). Big consumption items going into the house plus 20% or B). Estimated consumption requirements plus 20%.

[@MyPIDream]

Next episode Wayne. Working on it as I type.

[@damonottaway3648]

Smart move James. I just did a conversion to solar at my house in CA. It’s going to save about a $100 a month in the first few years, more over the following years and thousands over a 20 year contract period. $84 dollars a month for 20 years is a no brainer, with cash back thru government incentives and also the electric company.

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barryinthepi390]

We are thinking of going solar too, maybe with a wind turbine too. Can't wait to see your next video James.

[@uvalera]

Thanks!

[@MyPIDream]

Sir, thank you so much for the Super Thanks!

[@uvalera]

Been following your highly informative vlogs for quite sometime. Thanks!

[@jamesb777driver]

Can we look at the savings in energy costs you could maybe achieve with the installation? Great episode

[@MyPIDream]

We'll talk costs in the final solar episode.

[@rowelee1]

Simon is taking it into consideration

[@MyPIDream]

Keep an eye on the next 1 or 2 episodes. I think Simon will be surprised.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

To bad you couldn't have a community lot of cleared land and put up rows of solar panels on the empty lot. Then all share the electricity from the lot of panels. 👍

[@bman931931]

Not everyone is in a position to install a solar system on a house, many are just renting. My thoughts were of having a portable system, one that could be set up and taken down in an afternoon if you planned on moving. You might not power your entire place but have something set up to run some of your items like a refrigerator, washer or A/C unit.

[@MyPIDream]

Our EcoFlow Delta Pro that I covered will work just fine for that situation.

[@bman931931]

@@MyPIDream Not sure that will work on an A/C unit, don't think those can handle the surges those units create. Fridges, fans, washer....those should work ok. I really haven't looked into it all that much, just thought having a small wheeled trailer that held your batteries, inverter etc and allowed your solar panels to be stowed and then easily towed by a trike sounded like an interesting project. But a project that would be set up and used 24 hours a day to pay itself off...such as running an invertor AC system.

[@necietanner3147]

@@bman931931 You’ll be in awe at what Ecoflow products particularly Ecoflow Delta Pro can do for your desired set-up. Take a look at it: us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-portable-power-station 👍😄🌹

[@poiqweee]

Extremely interesting. I look forward to part B. Been researching for a solar system down here in Ormoc City, but have not committed to what type or who we will contract with. It certainly will feel nice not being dependent on the power company for electricity. Too many brownouts, typhoons and earthquakes in Leyte for my comfort level to not be without a solar system. Thank you for this series. Be well.

[@Flushing35]

Clark let me know how you make out planning on building just outside Ormoc in Somanga 👍✌️

[@poiqweee]

@@Flushing35 Chris, never heard of Somanga. Did you mean Sumangga? Leave me your e-mail and I will keep in touch with you. Any construction, land or legal questions just ask.

[@beetleboob]

I’m definitely interested in what this costs for each of the three of you. We have our property there that is located in Block 4 Lot 4 and we are looking to build probably in 2024 and I would like to add this to our build later on.

[@MyPIDream]

Hope this will be informative. Personally I don't know why anyone building these days would not include solar as part of their build or at least make sure it's roughed in when the budget does not allow during the initial build. Here's a "pre-welcome to the neighborhood"!

[@steveh6483]

I have really been considering going solar at the house we are purchasing especially due to the high cost of electricity. I know that when you originally built your house there was concern that there might be issues with the home owners association due to the fact that you would be able to see the solar panels from the road, just wondering if that requirement has changed. Anyway, great video and I'm looking forward to more information on the install.

[@MyPIDream]

Regarding the HOA, it was an old rule that no-one knew why it was in the restrictions. It's always been waived and will be a change in the revised restrictions that is in work. Not sure why it was ever added.

[@MaeFilipinavlog]

Solar system is for save

[@mhaysbritlifevlogs5709]

Solar System is always a great idea, k Just depending on people who can afford to have them installed in their houses po But yeah The best thing to have here in Philippines ❤

[@scottv3337]

Really nice, you have really nice lot size as well, how many square meters is it? Thanks for sharing…

[@MyPIDream]

885 sqm. Thanks!

[@nelulung]

James, at min. 15:15 you say: "It is necessary for them, to use safety equipment, so that no one is injured". At min. 15:30 as you can see, they have safety equipment, but it is not tied anywhere... Like to min. 19:13 that's perfect...😄😄😄

[@MyPIDream]

Welcome to the Philippines!

[@jackpiket7643]

@@MyPIDream lol

[@squirtdaddy3428]

Anxiously awaiting the details video, hoping you include battery composition and capacities, voltage of storage and inverters (12,24,40, 56, 80) etc. I figured when you bought your first inverter a few months back , solar would be on the horizon. I've been researching whats available here for a long time but have not been very impressed compared to the inverters and accompanying electronics needed and batteries compared to US. The prices here are cheaper, the panels here are about the same as US ( considering there almost all chinese) . I've only talked to one person that has solar here, and his install was a huge mess because of there installer. You always seem to pick good quality companies that give you good service so hoping this company does the same. I'll go on and ask, does Go Solar do work on Mindinao? The batteries are a huge part of the expense and quality of the system and I have not seen the type you are using before from the peak I saw of them. Hoping part 2 will be coming soon, you got me very very interested.

[@MyPIDream]

Here's the reply from GoSolar: "We accept projects in greater Metro Manila. Batangas is our limit in the south. However we do accept big projects further south and even Visayas and Mindanao. It is for approval of our finance for projects outside of greater Metro Manila." I'll be discussing all the specs on the batteries, inverter and panels in the next episode. Please standby.

[@squirtdaddy3428]

@@MyPIDream Thank You so much for taking the time to do that, I really appreciate it. I'm hoping my project is NOT so expensive that I would have to pay a premium price for it, I already have a broken stove that can only be serviced by Wolf in Manila. I'm looking at a 10-15kw system, max. I know it will not power near everything, but will help considerably in reducing the funding our electric company. Thanks again, patiently waiting for part 2.

[@jackpiket7643]

Looking forward to it. You also can check Texas Fillipino top solar system

[@timgunlover2050]

Hey Squirt Daddy! Glad you're staying on top of this. I will be too.

[@brianreid8751]

A new subscriber. I enjoyed the video. Your air drone photography show a much nice green area. With all the green I have the perception that more building lots might be available. Do you live near a large town or a city for things like shopping - supermarkets and doctors? My take is to build a home with a lower slope. Not knowing your location I do have some concern when I hear you say - volcanic ash and typhoon. Obviously the volcanic ash had to be washed away. Would further volcanic ash create problems with solar damage and a need for frequent pressure washing? Hopefully in a future video you can talk about the costs of the solar systems and their limitations such as powering an air con. Beautiful homes.

[@MyPIDream]

If we did have another volcanic event and the ash did drop in our area, we would obviously require cleaning of the solar panels and roof. Chances of another event like the one in Jan 2020 are unlikely during our lifetime but you never know.

[@raymondfrancois5739]

Hello James this is Raymond,I’ve written to you before I’d like to talk to you about buying a house in the Philippines I could really use your input. Thank you in advance Raymond

[@MyPIDream]

Hi Raymond. Best to email me at [e-mail] for best feedback to your questions. Cheers!

[@scottdecolombia247]

Hi James..... I was wondering about your tile roof. Is it a clay tile roof or a metal material? Thank and your pad looks great!!

[@MyPIDream]

It's Decra. Multiple layers of different types of metal and coatings. Made in New Zealand.

[@mouldjaj2418]

Yes I am very interested in the subject and looking forward to the next episodes but I thought you said you were not allowed to have solar panels in Tierra Maria Estate

[@MyPIDream]

No, solar panels are permitted in our subdivision. Even the first house built here had solar panels. Thanks for your interest in this series.

[@trubinize385]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 *My blood pressure went up a bit watching those 2 dudes with no harnesses while they were working on that steep roof of yours*. *WHEW!!!* *Relieved in California!* 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jpjay1584]

not sure, you mentioned this before but how much do the panels cost, the inverter and the batteries? do you have a calculation already about the possible saving you can achieve? edit: just saw you mentioned this at the end of the video and will have future videos about cost! looking forward

[@Charlie1776]

I’m very impressed with this system James, I look forward to the next episode and future updates.

[@milofreeman8374]

Hi James! Thank you for giving us all an insight to Solar Panel install. I am very much interested in installing a similar unit at my home in Thailand that is currently being built by my wife's family. This first home there is a small home presently of one bedroom and one bath build. Planning to build on top of the flat roof another bedroom and bath with an open deck on three sides of the addition. My question to you is the residual electricity that these units create. Are they being sold to the grid? Please give some insight to this process and how does the home system able to send electricity in the opposite direction to the power lines. Really not sure how does this works. Love what you and Ness have created there in the Philippines. Absolutely beautiful. I hope my wife and I can create a beautiful property as you have there. Milo and Priya Freeman.......................

[@MyPIDream]

Even though our system is a Hybrid Grid-Tied system, we are not activating net-metering here at Villa Feliz. Currently the net-metering office of our local utility company is, from my understanding from other who have tried this relationship, non-user friendly, cumbersome and problematic. My main goal is to reduce our electrical footprint on the grid as well as protection from brownouts. I'll be talking more about this in the episode that addresses technical aspects of solar.

[@milofreeman8374]

Thank you. Waiting patiently for next episode. 🙂

[@ejeyprejoles2187]

Good morning James

[@GilligansTravels]

whose the canadian build?

[@MyPIDream]

It's in our latest Home Build Series. Check it out.

[@raymonde4272]

Roof is looking so nice after the jet wash. Hopefully the solar along with the new law allowing 100% foreign ownership of energy companies will stimulate investment in infrastructure and bring the prices down whilst improving the reliability of the distribution network.

[@wayneseymour1]

Hi James Hi Ness. James in determining the size of your solar system (Kw needed) did you base it on the amount via electric bill consumption reading or based on the wattage tags of all your high consumption items in the home plus 20%....sorry I'm a few days outta sync in my ritual viewing of My favorite channel YOU! MPID.

[@MyPIDream]

Next episode...

[@logicallife4166]

Good stuff, informative - also look up *logical life* keep fit and a healthy lifestyle-subscribe.

[@davidbruce5377]

James, I wondered if you can sell back power to your local grid and lower power costs?

[@MyPIDream]

I could if I wanted to take advantage of netmetering here from our local utility company but I did not. I will discuss why in the next 1 or 2 episodes.

[@davidbruce5377]

@@MyPIDream Hi James, can you make an ROI scenario? Based on current power costs.

[@albertblazo1810]

Hey James What's the cost per kilo watt hr in your area? Does the rate change on peak time usage and does the rate per kilo watt hr change on higher consumption. If you are grid tied when the grid is being worked on do they ask for your solar system to also shut down so not to back fed the grid and hurt linemen workers. Our furniture is being picked up Aug 1 and it is PI bound!!😀

[@MyPIDream]

As of this date our local utility company BATELEC2 is currently P12.2134 per kWh + 12% VAT. I was not aware of any separate charge for higher consumption or time of day rate differences. The licensed electricians install isolation switches that have a mechanical isolation between the inverter and the grid connection similar to using a generator connected to an ATS. This mechanical separation makes it impossible for both sources to be connected at the same time making it safe for utility workers to service lines. Congrats on the shipping!

[@rhoelg]

It is really viable now to have solar panels on roof, i did mine 7 years ago and it is paying for itself... sadly your roof unlike your other neighbour's is not really well designed to take solar panels due to its layout so it will not have similar efficiency then them.

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks for sharing your experience Rhoel. I agree with you that PV panel performance is increased by having all panels in the same orientation with regard to the sun but newer type PV panels and string inverter technology over the past few years really improve the performance on roofs like ours. I'll talk more about this in part 3 of this 3 part series.

[@rhoelg]

@@MyPIDream i see, i use enphase micro inverters on LG panels as string was not that efficient back then. :)

[@miyong7699]

Man it’s been a while since I saw your video now the land scape is beautiful in your house finally retiring at Pi in 6th months still 39 though do you think it’s early to retire in Philippines at my age?

[@willydear4906]

Most of the expats will be in the 50+ age group. If you are looking for expats around your age it will be hard but not impossible. Just remember you are looking at 50 years of retirement and need to find something to pass the time and give purpose. Enjoy your retirement and tell yourself that you are retired and not in a rush when things don't go fast here in the Philippines.

[@MyPIDream]

Retirement is usually base on the ability to sustain your lifestyle for your remaining years alive, so age is not a factor when making that decision. If you've been fortunate to have saved and have a retirement income for your remaining years, then that is the time to determine if you wish to retire.

[@kawasaki1279]

Hi James, about the global gas prices and electric, has a lot to do with the Ukraine and Russian war, Russia does not have much to trade with but what it has a lot of is gas, but since Europe, America and the middle east have given Russia heavy sanctions, this is then the outcome of the high gas n electric prices. Anyway Ukraine is beating the shit out of the Russians though, even though the Russians gains land every meter they occupy hundreds of humans loose their lives, young lads ofcourse, so let`s pray everyday for this idiotic war to end asap for all of us...

[@TamasetBlue]

Hello, there James I’ve been a long time subscriber since 2019, I had a question about your solar. Does the Philippines have a year to date true up charge like the US does that’s usually due at end of the first full year of solar use?

[@MyPIDream]

As our system in not off-grid nor supplying electricity to the grid (net metering) so this is no additional charges from our utility company as we are seen still as a normal client.

[@francoismontesinos7809]

Is your installation working when the grid is off? A lot of solar are off when the grid is off for maintenance.

[@MyPIDream]

We are hybrid grid-tied. I'll discuss this in the next episode.

[@oztechsolutions]

I noticed that the inverter is more powerful than the solar panels installed. That means the inverter is not working 100% of its potential as the overall production of solar is less and will not really go 100%.

[@MyPIDream]

The inverter is rated at 10.4kWh. The panels collectively have the theoretical max output of 9.9kWh. This is a perfectly balanced system.

[@oztechsolutions]

@@MyPIDream Hi! Thanks for replying on my comment. Don't get me wrong... I love your contents and watching a lot of your videos lately. My comment above was based on my personal experience and looking at your home solar installation I found some few issues. Please allow me to mention them. First and most disturbing one was the installation of your PV2 String. It orientated in 3 different directions. I'm not sure if you are using micro inverter (I guess not) and if not it will completely degrade the performance of that string. Not to mention the angle of the panels which I completely understand the intricate design of your roof limits the best angle for your solar install. This basically limit the overall generation of your PV1 and PV2 as opposed to what your Inverter can handle. IMHO, your solar panels may not able to generate 9.9kW even at full sun so the 10.4kW inverter is overkill for this situation and a 7kW Inverter with optimizer or micro inverter could have been a more efficient solution. Second issue I noticed was the exposed conduit piping - the sun will degrade this conduit overtime right before your solar panel start to degrade. The best solution for this in my opinion is to go inside the ceiling using a proper mounting hole with silicone to avoid water ingest. My solar setup is only 5kW inverter with 18x 365watts (6.6kW) solar panel on East and West string configuration. By the way, glad to see you are using Solar Water heater (Solahart) in the Philippines. Nice one... Looking forward for more content. Subscribed!

[@mikewright9637]

Hi James will that amount of solar panels run all electrical units. Especially Air Conditioner? Or is it limited amount of energy from panels?

[@MyPIDream]

The amount of panels we have on our house, 18 x 550w/ea, provide more than enough power to run all our household appliances to include our pool pump. As you follow through the other 2 videos of this series you will see our full load testing.

[@donshirkey7491]

Are you going to use your ecopro delta with your solar panels or use the battery system they use?

[@MyPIDream]

I'll talk about the EcoFlow Delta Pro's role in the next episode. Thanks for your question.

[@jacquelynsackett7168]

How much it will cost for solar?

[@MyPIDream]

Your cost is based on your package and requirements. Most systems are between P300k-P800k.

[@myrah_adzy]

Hi Mate, do you use fb messenger still? I sent you a message regarding Lithium Batteries

[@MyPIDream]

FB rarely. Email and comments here on my channel. I'll check to see if your message is there. Thanks.

[@peterking1134]

I think you need more batteries 🪫…..

[@MyPIDream]

Standby for the next episode.