Transforming a Shipping Container Into a DIY Solar Power Station!

[@niktak1114]

Are those Sol-Ark 60ks? They look smaller than I expected.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Sol-Ark 15k. 9 of them. 135kw total. How many panels would feed into the building?

[@niktak1114]

@@TheContainerGuyTV the 15k can do 18kW of PV input. If you over-panel a bit and do 20kW per inverter that's 180kW (~333 540W panels). Why use the 15k instead of the 60k if you want 480V?

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

@@niktak1114 that's a great question. Probably a wise decision too. I will relay it to the electrical engineer who designed the system. Would you only need 3 of those instead of 9 of the 15k?

[@niktak1114]

@@TheContainerGuyTV a single 60k can output 480V 3 phase by itself so two would get you 120kW output and 3 would be 180kW.

[@drewgoodman7932]

@@niktak1114 probably has more to do with the battery. There are not a lot of user friendly high-voltage battery stacks out there that would pair with the 60k. It doesn't look like there is much energy storage in there either, it was probably just easier to set up a 48v system all things considered.

[@Oswald2615]

Hi. Someone may have already suggested it but I will raise it here in the event it has not been raised. On the leading edge during transport you could add a wind deflector or wedge to direct the wind generated while moving away from the underside of the panels. This should prevent the flexing you showed happened on the freeway. It may actually even reduce drag and make it more efficient (e.g., less wind drag). Same can be done on the top panel leading edge. Nice job! Clean design and the interior layout of cables and components. Perfect for use afters natural disasters or in developing areas. A smaller and more affordable unit would be a huge hit. Please keep going. Cheers!

[@utoobuser206]

Great product! . As a truck driver experienced with road damage, i would advise making the panels removable and placing them in secure racks inside for travel as sideswipes and road debris are a huge hazard on trips , no panel no power. As for getting the panels into position, a screw jack that can be A. Motorized and controlled automatically by onboard servos to adapt to sun position. B. Operated with a drill. Drop the panel into its frame plug it in and crank it up.

[@conkrs]

Thinking the same thing !!!

[@billkichman7770]

Especially the way people are driving/texting....

[@Flygal5]

And a wind diverter maybe

[@johgude5045]

There could be 70kWP of Solar Panels stored in the hallway

[@Strawdozz]

Solar panels dont like rocks flying at them, but they also dont like to be reinstalled 100 times. I would say, cover them with an alu sheet when travelling.

[@mahikapower]

This video helped me in designing an offgrid Solar Panel in a 20ft Container, currently I have a project to design and implement a solar panel in a 20ft container with 10kWp power and 30kWh Lithium BESS. Thank you for being an inspiration

[@UncleChester]

Very innovative. I live in a very humid environment. I caught the condensation from my heat pump a few years back and got more than 10 gallons a day. Seems a water storage and filtration system would be a helpful addition to an off grid type system like this.

[@danielthompson3205]

I'm in north Australia currently, finding im getting roughly ten liters of 'condensation' from each down pipe. Because of the heat difference of the heat sink roof cavity, to outside morning air. As you mentioned the pump, the container would be dealing the same issue. Nice to raise the water storage to the mould even tho water an electricity don't mix, it be good to have "fresh" water in an arid area whist it's generating power for you

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Awesome info to know!! Thanks

[@_.alex.-]

Dude, you know you want to look at making these self-adjusting based on the position of the sun, that would be an absolute killer feature. Regardless, what you have done here is incredible, absolutely amazing work.

[@DavidEBerry]

Congratulations on not settling for "close enough" to align the panels, safe for transport, and safe for the operator. Well done! Those panels come in seemingly endless sizes, so keep that in mind when you move forward on your 'DYI' options. For those who intend to routinely deploy and retract the panels, consider gas struts to ease the weight.

[@sonnydu9266]

This a great idea for businesses but for an average residential customer, I can imagine this will cost way more than most could afford. I build my own dyi off grid power, no where near as nice but with 240v (4x 6500k watts inverters, 10k+ solar on my roof) and 129kWh off battery pack. It will do the job. Cost me less than 30k. Your design is ideal but at a high cost. If I have crazy amount of money, I would buy it. Great job!

[@JohnNygard-r8j]

In my humble opinion for $115 usd, you can have your own power station with 50kw gen and a complete PV system including dual EP cube battery backup. that's more than enough power to run large or multiple buildings and homes. Honestly that's a pretty good deal with a 30% tax break down here in the US

[@smokethirteen]

The problem with having the ac condensers enclosed in the same space as the transformer is that the efficiency of the ac minsplit will be reduced resulting in more power draw. This is because an ac condenser transfers heat from the conditioned space to the ambient air space. When the ambient is hotter the transfer requires more power to maintain desired temp. You should divide the mechanical room space so the condenser uses ambient outside air and have the transformer in separate space vented to the outside.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Our next build is going to be on a 40ft container with more room to segment the mechanical and also include a couple gensets

[@TexSilverFarmer]

That is the one I want to see!@@TheContainerGuyTV

[@lray316]

@@TheContainerGuyTV hey there good install as an electrical contractor and GC live the build you may want to have a condensate try under and elevated condensers as well (22:06 min) other suggestions I have but even more questions on how you did such a great job... 👍

[@Jake-ug6fk]

I reckon you could probably use the AC condenser fans as an exhaust for that side of the container, two birds with one stone.

[@HelicopterShark]

So a simple solution for the travel issue would be having a simple tarp over the container during travel. Specifically to seal up the front travelling face of the container to make the panels more aerodynamic during travel reducing the lift force the wind will place on the underside of the panels. Also added benefit of protecting the panels from potential chips during travel caused by loose gravel, rocks or other debris.

[@goaliedude32]

I was thinking the same thing. Just something to guide the wind around the outside of the container/assembly and over any rough spots it can snag. Reusable doesn't need to be strong, just exist to direct the wind

[@REDMAN4U2NJOY]

How much does something like this cost?

[@BasixStructures]

HIPP WRAP is much better than a Tarp.

[@SandiRose2008]

Wow, Channing! I'm so impressed to see all the hard work you guys are putting into everything, instead of just settling for the first idea someone gets!! 👍

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thank you as always 🙏

[@RookCustoms]

It's amazing 450,000 what a deal.... 😂😂😂 Ya just out here robbing people 🎉🎉🎉​@@TheContainerGuyTV

[@jasono2700]

Great content! Always learning something new. Consider using pull handle with stab locks for each unit (similar to truck bed slider). You can set your own positioning (various angles based on time of year). Best part is you can set a stop for the closed position and no need for any additional tie-downs. Great work!

[@CanadianPrepper]

This is an awesome idea, we will definitely be doing this, did you consider gas springs? Maybe not enough variable angle for different times of year?

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Can manually adjust from 0 to 70 degrees depending on the time of year and your latitude. One cool thing I learned from the customer: If you had solar panels that followed the sun, it would only gain a max of 20% output. It is much cheaper to buy 20% more panels than develop an automated, electric drive system to follow the sun. Less moving parts is also better (all else equal).

[@KahveSakal]

@@TheContainerGuyTV you can do it with Pneumatics(you need to install a air compressor for this) or linear servos. There are already solar tracking systems you can use with 'em. I'm working on very similar concept right now for my farm project. I will update you in the future. You gave me lots of good ideas. Thanks for that 🤘🏼

[@KahveSakal]

Good to see a friendly face here! Love from Turkey 🤘🏼

[@JohnJames-fv4us]

Very Canadian. R&D for your competitors? For the greater good but hope a large competitor does not take advantage. The best.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

@@JohnJames-fv4us 🤷 meh.. usually what's out in the public is 2 revisions behind. They can steal my old revisions but they can't steal my brain haha. Also, I'm in this one for the greater good. If anything will be proprietary, it's the climate controller.

[@scottpeal60]

Had a cat5 hurricane pass over my area last year. If you can find a very secure way to secure the panels against the container, we could put the panels in storage mode during a hurricane. Nice project. I think I will DIY one this winter.

[@crazyfortreasure]

Where in Florida? I'm near Ocala. Would love to find a way to make my shipping containers have solar options.

[@Forest-e6e]

True beauty comes from the inside. Recognize that you're a beautiful person on the inside, and you'll broadcast that awareness on the outside.

[@m.gardner6173]

Consider a set of reinforced rubber strips in front of the panels. (one for top, one for side) about 1" lead and 2-3" farther out than the panels, air pressure will push the far end against the panel and make a fairing to keep the air pressure from behind the panels at higher speeds. and no pain if bumped into on site.

[@moriartydrwatson3468]

Im not sure I understand where the 450k went. There is 5400w of solar on that container. 3x sol arks (youd be better off with Victron or Schneider) would give you all the 3 phase power you could generate and then some. A container that size costs 10-15k, the panels can't be more than 6k, the inverters 12-15k and rhe batteries another 14k ish... Maybe 10k for all the load centers and wires. That's 50k plus labor. Where did the other 400k go? The generator and the transformer? Not sure what the transformer is for. Not sure why it needs 2 air conditioners either. Thoae things use at least 1k watts each. 20% of the solar yield. Look its good clean work but the math doesn't really add up.

[@nkosidywili8734]

Thanks for the analysis. I enjoyed watching the video, but when I thot of 450K it became useless for me to even think about, but I need one for my small 20 Ha farm

[@LouisvilleKyrich]

Container isn't $10 k😂$ 2-3k if it was new is all.i would give

[@LouisvilleKyrich]

I couldn't see 450k but what do I know..didn't see many ppl contest what u said though

[@jeffconley819]

@@LouisvilleKyrich agree I can get new containers all day long for 2k

[@ez2uk]

@@LouisvilleKyrichbrand new... worst case ... budgetted at $10k

[@AngryInfantry]

Awesome project! I used to work for a company that made offices and labs out of shipping containers. Fantastic video! Great work of keeping the moisture out too! Definitely going to follow for more content like this.

[@corashy1950]

Already built it . I have 11000 watts in panels with 80kwh of storage with full battery isolation and specialty software that allows me to pull down to 10 percent of total capacity without damage to the batteries. I did it in an 8x 10 cost 12k benn running on it for 2 years all parts are off the shelf and common parts. You can't beat 12k in cost .

[@evil17]

Sounds nice, good value, what type of batteries are u using?

[@Strawdozz]

I call BS on that, sorry. 12k for just the 80kWh solar battery? Where?

[@RollinHomies]

Very cool build out. I’ve got 5400 watts of panels for our bus. 3k on the roof and aground deployment for the whole they 2400. Cost me around $4k. This container build was definitely for someone who needed to have some expenses for the accountant

[@j.sineduce6163]

I have 3 recommendations. Gas struts to assist with the panels. The gas struts used to support full size truck hood’s should do the trick. Second, you can lock the panels in place with gravity latches. I can see a customer flicking the gravity latch open with his shoe and the panel just gradually comes up on its own. Lastly, I’ve been thinking about making one of these on a somewhat smaller scale (more like, buy a ready to live in container unit and then buy something like Anker’s Solaris powerstation ). I want to have something similar to temporarily live in when recovering from a storm. Back to my third recommendation, find an alternative to spray foam insulation if you decide to make these units livable to avoid any client stereotypes of the foams off gassing . That’s all I got. Hope this helps. Great job guys!

[@MCP647]

This is a pretty amazing looking project. Several concerns all around the space conditioning: 1) Doesn't seem like it's anywhere near enough ventilation on the hot side to keep those AC condensers happy, they'd work better, use less power, and last longer if you could feed them outside air, maybe from a pair of big vents installed directly behind them. Much more outflow from the hot side to outside seems needed as well. 2) Using AC is a bit self defeating in terms of making power, possibly lean more in the direction of cooling via ambient venting by increasing the size and number of vents and fans. 3) Why is the ambient venting pulling in from the hot side rather than outside? I imagine a case where it's been using the AC for a while, then detects outside temp has come down and switches to fan venting, but the hot side has built up so much heat from the AC condensers over there that you're just pulling in hot air for a very long time, or at least as long as it takes for the system to switch back to AC. 4) It appears that the floor is the only intake venting on the hot side, any concerns about this unit being used in a snowy place that might build up around the unit blocking underfloor intake. Is roof venting an option? 5) Dumping the AC condensate water directly on the ground in the center of the hot side seems like it will lead to a very moist environment, possibly consider running it to at least the outside edge of the container where it can run off away from the container. 6) You may want to research shipping container server room builds, they have a hot side as well for the cooling equipment, and it's typically VERY open to the outside, like mesh, or the condensers are actually mounted to the outside of the shipping container, sometimes inside a wire cage for security.

[@25566]

You bring up the same points I thought about while watching this. Hope they reply

[@robertweekley5926]

Thanks for "Live Test & Learning" to Make things better for the "New Guy" in this process! **Road Prepping the "Grab Handles" - Idea: Have a "Latch" System, like an Angle Channel on a Hinge, that swings up to cover the handle, but goes a bit taller, and install a Locking Pin (Like for Trailer Ball Hitches) to them, into a backing plate, for security during travel, and - if you like, make a spot for the Metal Shipping Tabs that Secure Sensitive Loads on Trucks. (Kind of looks like Metal Tie Wraps.)

[@StrykerBuilt]

Fantastic job guys! Great tenacity to do the job in a quality fashion.

[@BrianThomas]

Wow. This is great. Way too many comments to read them all to ensure no duplicates, but in case someone didn't mention. Don't forget about adding some type of turbine to capture wind power to supplement the lack of sun. There are some really great designs that can capture wind from any direction.

[@an3k]

Awesome work. I'd love to have one or even a few of these! 12:00 You maybe want to glue them. Silicone doesn't really "hold" things in place and if it gets windy that silicone will degrade fast.

[@not2late2game53]

You did a fine job talking us through this !

[@RBallarddesigns]

I know this is now an old project, however I thought I would add a thought to your design. I have been running a solar business for over 10 years. My thought is to aid with transport. On the non door side of the container, add a metal lip to act as a wind deflector. Preventing uplift on that size panel is paramount. The glass gets very fragile at that size. So the lip will just bounce that initial hit of air up and over the panels. Cool project

[@yasukesasuke]

Absolute legends. Thank you for sharing this.

[@augustincloutier508]

Great project. Very clean and tidy. We can appreciate the attention to details

[@JoeCdaYT]

I can see setups like this for ground military setups. Transport power package out to camp/MASH site drop panels up and now you have power. The generator built into a 40ft container is even better. From HVAC side I would recommend setting up the condensers or outdoor units so that they face outward through the side of the container with a removable panel to give access to the internal parts for efficiency. Though the transformer will be on the air draw side causing heat build up, it will not matter when there is free air flow happening if there are roof vents also. This is a great system and have subbed to see what else comes of this.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

🤔🤔wonder who our end user (customer ) was🤔🤔 Can't say unfortunately...

[@JoeCdaYT]

@@TheContainerGuyTV What gave me the idea was seeing 480V for the power source. That was the hint since I am used to working with the military from a dependent point. Enough power there to kill a person. The cameras are also a hint since the power source room would be a point of interest for shutting down a location. Keep up the work.

[@pedrodasilva8213]

hello guys for transport protection of the wind putt a plate top to Botton on the corner at an angle for wind deflation and double whit cover .nice job guys

[@highlansubi1377]

Very cool idea. I’m guessing the panels on that thing are meant to run only electronics inside that one unit, and you will need more panels on the outside in order to actually run all those inverters inside. You will also need way more batteries. I think you need to scale up and do it now before concept gets too busy. I would have one container doing inverter stuff and another doing battery and transformer, and additional containers need to have a rack pull out system and will need to be stackable/connectable. You would need roughly 270 really good panels to run that thing. Because if it’s a modular system the infrastructure to set up that many panels in one spot will be difficult. And if they already have the land for all those panels building a simple slab on grade structure isn’t hard. Love how clean the site is great work. PS Think of it as a large Solar edge system with battery connected just on bigger scale. Also solark makes cabinet battery/ inverter unit it might make sense to make batteries grid active double redundant.

[@bc-guy852]

Absolutely incredible Channing! Congratulations on the successful implementation of a prototype! That in and of itself is a significant achievement. Your perserverence with multiple attempts, in a constrained timeframe shows your dedication to the long-view; I doubt you made any money on this build - but the future product development potential and what you've learned (and shared) is just epic! Good for you!

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thank you. It was lots of work and lots to learn. I definitely lost money on my portion of the build but had fun and learned so much along the way. Loved the opportunity to be a part of a huge build like this. A couple more projects in the pipeline hopefully 🤞🤞

[@SimpleLivingForever]

You guys built the great power mobile station I’ve seen so far! My only suggestion for during the transport it, you should design the tarp/cover which often see it on the semi flatbed truck. Cover the entire container. Once the unit arrived to it destination, take it off for the next delivery.

[@bignicnrg3856]

Can't wait to see this in a residential application. Im sold!!!!

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

What do you want to see in the product? I need some feedback. Just the brackets or everything including strut all cut to length and ready to install?

[@bignicnrg3856]

@TheContainerGuyTV I would definitely do a "starter kit". Something that you could put on your property and easily add to like you said. Maybe even a collab with a solar company 🤔

[@__-pl3jg]

Instead of having 2 separate arrays of panels (Roof/wall) I would recommend building a frame for the roof that is motorized to articulate in 2 dimensions 180°. Basically, if you motorize the array you can install a sensor that tracks the sun so the panels on the roof will collect much more energy throughout the day reducing the need and cost of more panels on the side wall. Automation solves a lot of hassle.

[@sonydee33]

More Moving Pieces Equals More Potential Problems

[@BasixStructures]

more money marginal gain..

[@kevinlast-name6082]

To secure the panels at specific angles, drill a hole through the vertical mounted struts and then insert a pin (like what one would so with a trailer hitch receiver) to stop vertical movement of the bearing wheel. Multiple sets of holes could be drilled to provide for several desired angles for the panels.

[@johno7370]

That is a very impressive container setup. Giving me ideas for my property here in the land down under!!!!

[@jamesbell8861]

What is the price on a 40' loaded with TESLA POWER WALL 3s same idea with two rooms. Also looking forward to the 1 year check up. I love that you guys will stand on your heads to get it right before delivery !!! Also the way you guys innovate is awesome. Off the grid is the way to go !!! With the cost of developing land today this is almost a viable option for somebody who wants to build remotely. How long will this 20' build power a large house and barns in a worse weather situation for instance ???

[@ArmchairGuru]

you could weld or attach a slanted wind deflector on the side where the panel is located as well as the top; to deflect wind past the panels entirely while under transport, to keep the panels from planing.

[@IMGreg..]

Just using cheap snap latch on the struts would work vs welding to galvanized struts.

[@JohnNygard-r8j]

Also, would love to see ladder system on container to access top panel. This style can be easily retrofit for home application use with battery backup and generator in one container. (home power station) for off grid guys like me in North Dakota

[@davidjondoh8671]

That is so bad ass! My dream of living remotely off grid would most definitely include your power making container! So cool.

[@davidjondoh8671]

Could be scaled down in size to suit individual needs. It's the idea of a delivered system with little to no intrusion on the existing home is what interests me.@shadowwinters5196

[@BasixStructures]

No it doesnt... Your not going to Pay 450K..

[@davidjondoh8671]

@@BasixStructures You may have glossed over the part of my statement where I mentioned "dream of living off grid". You go ahead with your small dreams. Me, I like to go large.

[@BasixStructures]

Pure Fantasy Land... Do you have a dream of finding a Unicorn also. @@davidjondoh8671

[@nicgurkweitz389]

If you cut 2 chain links in half and weld them onto either side of the grab handles and onto the shipping container you have a way to winch down the bottom side of the solar without needing to do all that loopy loop stuff with the tie downs, just a thought. That or just weld the half links to the container and get the U-Bolts in a small size and put those on either side of the grab handles if you don't want to weld to the grab handles to winch or tie them down, honestly a lot easier and more simple than what it's made out to be.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

We have our Bolt-On D rings. Could bolt them to the strut. Awesome idea. I could also gap the ends of the grab handles with something that allows them to be strapped to turn-buckled back to the container. Keep the ideas coming.

[@N4ppul4]

One idea is to move the inverters from the end to where the door is currently and have bigger door on the end. This way you could store the panels inside the unit during transport or storms. Dont know if there would then be enough room for everything though. Also I have never watched a container video in YT and now this was recommended for me, I like your energy and passion for this kind of stuff!

[@rwarner07]

Love the Square D ‘comment” absolutely awesome. You guys are making some great stuff and this is OVER THE TOP….

[@salembeeman370]

Wow, super exciting. Can't wait for the DIY versions.

[@Czarewich]

This is amazing, that one box can power 4 to 5 average North American homes at max output. Put one of those boxes on every block, then add (I'd guess) 2 panels per additional home, and you'd be set. At 12 houses per block (per side), you'd be looking at 16 additional panels to power a full block with some wiggle room. I'm guessing other than the container the solar panels are probably one of the most price-friendly parts of this setup.

[@shoplus-ca]

amazing, this is what I am looking for! Good project!

[@kevinbryer2425]

My only concern would be protecting the panels during transport or severe weather. Perhaps some way to mount them into a protective backing, and then flip them over so that the fragile surface is facing the container.

[@davidorcutt9246]

Nice. I like what yall are doing. People left some helpful comments and I agree with several to make things better. Nice. Thank you for sharing this. This has been on my mind to build for specific customers and we gotten close to design, but stopped. So I’m excited to see yalll do it:-)

[@ricardofernandes7212]

Man! This is absolutely amazing! Great work!

[@selder03]

This is awesome! Great job on the panel installation

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thanks Dude 😎

[@DoItYourDream]

NICE TO SEE FOR ONCE someone that also excplaine the issue you had

[@danielthompson3205]

This is great, even tho the movie crews have the out side been show with over assorted movies/shows.. it's all hollow and not usable .. You guys done a sweet job. Been in North Australia and knowing America has twister Alley, testing the 'closed' panels on this beast during a high winds, would be notable RnD for this project. Damn it's sleek and slimline

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@joemurphy4517]

Bravo 👏 Like Mike Patey says, everytime something new is invented, the entire world advances. Keep up the good work 👍

[@willyfindlay4398]

Very interesting, watching from sunny Scotland, UK 🇬🇧

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

That's awesome! Know any McCorriston's?

[@MikeCrossley-l1r]

Beautiful work! The only thing I personally would do differently is figure out a way either on the door or the side without solar to have the mini splits direct vent to the exterior pulling the feed air from the floor exhausting out the side. That is a ton of moisture and excess heat to be dumping into the electrical system for no reason.

[@MrBerka-lg7wh]

Awesome project I have a challenge for you: Build a borehole water treatment unit in a container

[@TheBasedShark]

Looks very similar to the equipment rooms of the mobile data centers I worked in. But there were 2 massive switchgears and 8 of those big breaker panels per MDC. But this looks *much* cleaner. Both the wiring and lack of dust 😅

[@Megan-o5g]

What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a god! ”

[@christianbureau6732]

Wow bro, so impress by your design, keep going!

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thank you. Would you go solar?

[@sam_wyt9879]

Brilliant work

[@robertobruselas3952]

Love your channel. Keep rocking.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thanks for the loyalty 🤘🤘

[@atmm89]

wow what a fantastic ideas, you guys are good, all we need is to see them in Australia. All the very best to you guys

[@a9503128]

For going down the road and the wind I wonder if you could create a deflector or a spoiler that bolted in to where the containers are lifted by a crane. Have them removable so they stay with a truck after the delivery,

[@bretthaslam677]

To make it a one man setup. Could you have the vertical panel guide arms slide up, not down? If you had them go the opposite way, you could have 1 stop for set up. There will be no need to install a stop when you lift up. I really hope this makes sense. I will look at building one of these down the track.

[@EZStudRack]

You guys are awesome. Somehow came across ur channel. Subscribed!!

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thanks! Looks like you got a channel too. Gonna check it out now..

[@brucewrandol]

This is really neat. I can see many uses for it. A tornado stricken town for example or a carnival for their power needs.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Disaster relief is a great purpose. Didn't think of that. How long does it usually take to get power restored to those towns.

[@nkosidywili8734]

How much does the whole unit cost, and how much power does it generate??. Great job done there!!. Is it possible to power the incline of panels electrically??

[@MikeGusFifteen]

I can see this being extremely useful as a rental for construction sites rather than having loud trailer generators

[@mercutilis]

Now you may have seen this but a suggestion on the locking of the panels to the container is a simple pull latch that releases the bearings and it then can be moved into position. The only problem with this that I can see is added complexity.

[@sNEAKYnIGHTmUPPET]

Nicely put together. One improvement I could see for you would be to drill a hole through the unistrut to accommodate a pin to hold the panels at the correct angle. literally one guy lifts the panel, and another guy slides in the pin, Done! Other than that, and I am not certain of how to fix this is that the condensers mounted in the smaller room are going to reject all the heat from the main room, plus also the compressor heat. that little fan on the side is going to have a lot of heavy lifting to do

[@christopherkeene3647]

I like that you gave the price out there first.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Appreciate the comment. We were trying to be transparent. Not cheap but we learned stuff from the project.

[@BasixStructures]

Wrap it in HIPP WRAP during transport... Cheap and protects it.

[@specialagent1868]

I feel like this would be useful to have for emergency response groups in conjunction with a generator in areas where fuel might be difficult or expensive to bring in.

[@carlosmanuelariasrubio9863]

Saludos desde Barcelona España. Es increíble este proyecto. Muy bueno, los felicito. Se le puede obtener más energía aún, puede tener subproductos interesantes. Sigan así, felicitaciones. En proyectos similares yo logro obtener más energía con los subproductos. Es una buena idea, es un gran proyecto.

[@boltonky]

Awesome video, i have looked into a few of these types of systems myself & there are pros and cons to each system + setup but long term fingers crossed the pricing of electronics and solar panels will come down & they will be a viable option for worksites,farms etc

[@bergeronremy7359]

Good job man! Really like the build.

[@cisco5400]

Great idea, love your product. I myself would cover panels with PP sheets during transportation.

[@twinshobbytwinshobby3863]

Awesome JOB !

[@t.m2933]

This was just awesome

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Was lots of work.

[@fire17102]

Looks incredible! Though at 450K$ id expect them to open up automatically and adjust to the angle of the sun throughout the day , will probably get you an extra 2-3kwh or more out of those 10 panels

[@TheTundercat222]

Awesome setup one of the best i ever seen....

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thank you 😎

[@drewgoodman7932]

Would love to see how you wire the panels together and bring the pv wire into the container.

[@Seeds-m6j]

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.

[@merion297]

Hey, you are the one who's competent to answer a question of mine! :) Wouldn't storing energy in hydrogen (electrolysis) better and cheaper than traditional batteries? Have you any experience in it, or have you made any calculations? Would you consider to find out if it would be?

[@jasonbroom7147]

Efficiency losses when storing energy in compressed hydrogen are far greater than using batteries.

[@ferky123]

You only get ⅓ the energy back that you put into hydrogen. Plus hydrogen is a bear to store as it tries to escape from everything and embrittles stuff. .

[@merion297]

@@jasonbroom7147 I see, thank you.

[@DIYARMORY]

Wow! amazing build! I need a plan for a build for my off-grid home and a shop building that will be sued for storage, home gym, garage, studio apartment / office, which will be smaller and less money. I am curious to know what my build will cost.

[@j.sineduce6163]

Very nice! What about using gas struts like what the full-size trucks use for their heavy hoods, to be used for the panels. It could be held in a locked position by a gravity latch and a long rod to run through the eyes of multiple gravity latches. Just a thought.

[@halledwardb]

Thanks man! Love to get some of these kits after you guys are happy with the designs. Love the vids! Keep up the great work.

[@RokDAWG1]

😅this is seriously amazing! I’m definitely going to be watching for different versions.

[@timmontano8792]

Your electrical room door-sign listed 480 volts and the price you listed was something like 480,000-bucks for this unit. I suck at math but even I can figure out that it's one-thousand-bucks per volt. If I could afford that I'd get one and just live inside the temperature-controlled room with the electrical equipment if need be. If your condensation lines produce enough water, you might be able to convert them to a cooling source for your solar panels. Keeping your solar panels cool can also increase energy production of the panels.

[@kingjayden3840]

Which type of wire is best to use when building a container home? I've heard not to use BX instead to use non metallic sheathing wire such as Romex. I'm using steel studs for framing. I purchased one of your kits. Works great.

[@robertroberts5218]

Ribbed chanel strut is a great choice. Panel performance can increase with an adjustment of angle every month to keep then as close to perpendicular to the sun's path. Six monthe of increasing angle and then six months of decreasing angle. You could mark on the strut the points to adjust the connector to so the six desired panel angles are achieved. The set points are not universal. The will depend on the latitude where the container is sited.

[@BasixStructures]

Youre just adding more complexity... They can use a ground mounted sun tracking system in addition to the attached panels. Why add so much complexity for such marginal gain.

[@Ross-re2up]

Best comments ever made between 6mins and 6:30!!!!!

[@mkcn1681]

Excellent information thanks for share simple solutions like tgpropower system solar great job

[@stuffmcstuff399]

If I had the money to easily buy one of these with out breaking into a sweat. I would. In the UK we can sell the electricity we don't use from a renewable source to the grid. So if there is enough electricity produced to run a dozen houses, or more, from this device... That would be quite the passive income. Still might take a while to pay off the container through this method... But it is passive income regardless!

[@JR-xw5dk]

Nice container. What about mice and small animals coming up through the grates? Maybe all the equipment running would keep most away. Maybe some type of sound/electronic repellent?

[@virt1one]

Looks awesome! I would not transport that down the highway without plywood covers on at least the side panels. Rocks and sand get kicked up by passing vehicles and could damage the panels pretty easily. Of course you also have to be thinking about height clearance. I wonder if adding those panels to the top causes concerns at low clearance bridges?

[@PrograError]

IMO a customised container with a pocket for storage uses might have solved the issue, and yet aids transportation for international travel if need to, should UN decided to get it for their programs...

[@ripoz4200]

One container can power an entire town? I must have missed something.

[@UnProj]

An Amish town*

[@UnProj]

An Amish town*

[@SuperheroArmorychannel]

An entire town? 😂 Maybe 1 or 2 homes maximum in Arizona.