Using ONLY SOLAR POWER For 30 DAYS - Was It Worth It? & HOW MUCH?

  Рет қаралды 60,700

8 Miles from Home

8 Miles from Home

Күн бұрын

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@norrisbethke7770
@norrisbethke7770 2 жыл бұрын
10 years ago I stayed in a small village outside Nuremberg, Germany and was never out of sight of solar panels..they were on homes, on barns, on silos, on stands on the ground..would’ve been interesting to know how efficient they were being in a cold country..always happy to see solar 🙏🏻👍🏻
@demil3618
@demil3618 2 жыл бұрын
Most of these solar panels were state-sponsored on the condition that you were feeding back into the grid- to their conditions. The state sponsorship also never covered any self-initiative, only fully purchased services and supplies. This has ended now and the rewards for feeding the grid have gone down as well. There are still some sponsoring schemes but again, they never cover self-initiative. So today you‘d be out of pocket by at least the same amount but with much lower payback.
@norrisbethke7770
@norrisbethke7770 2 жыл бұрын
@@demil3618 Danke for the info, still, in a greater sense, I love seeing solar in use no matter where 🕊
@verlindaallen6299
@verlindaallen6299 2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I had solar in our last house together. We bought it in the very beginning in the USA . Brilliant choice you will see a difference in your bill. Our electric was $300 during summer but changed drastically $around $30 a month or less!
@MrJundc1006
@MrJundc1006 2 жыл бұрын
Great Job ! Solar is really a life saver nowadays specially in tropical Philippines .
@bingreyesful1
@bingreyesful1 2 жыл бұрын
Your system is very environment friendly. The planet must be smiling. Smart family 😊🌞🪐my pretty Story smiles.... very nice....
@larrycherry2298
@larrycherry2298 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are smart on green energy. Yes 🙌 you right on the cost but it’s worth investing into it. Hopefully your island 🏝 take your lead. Yes I use green energy…solar panels, solar generator, and kerosene heater. Only as a backup for emergencies. Once again thank you.🙏🏾👌🙌💕🌈☘️
@mannypacu6460
@mannypacu6460 2 жыл бұрын
I agree! They are absolutely smart on how they make money. 700k Php is not cheap. Very few can afford it.
@Yannemal
@Yannemal 2 жыл бұрын
awesome update on the solar: we are currently renting so its not an option to take over the roof but am looking into smaller portable batteries with panels to alleviate costs
@nichoughton
@nichoughton 2 жыл бұрын
Same for us. You can have a small system to run essentials during power outages (eg lights, fan, fridge, tv). Relieves the boredom. If space in the garden, panels can be put on a frame rather than roof.
@hiyasminauguis8217
@hiyasminauguis8217 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Jay, Sacha and Story and puppy 😍, I like the way you leave simple life and using solar panels system, I wish I can provide solar panels too. Thank you for sharing your life in siargao, take care everyone and keep safe always.
@faithlarita6896
@faithlarita6896 2 жыл бұрын
Thats great.. the solar system is very usable.. and effective.. 😊
@rickdurro1091
@rickdurro1091 2 жыл бұрын
The solar power system you have is brilliant no worries about power outages you can get in the Philippines and money you save,the palm trees are looking good too
@precyjardin
@precyjardin 2 жыл бұрын
Story and Jays hair almost same🤩🤩🤩 keep safe always guy's happy that put solar rather than waiting for the electric to be back...such a smart decision since this solar is reliable enough to run your errands ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jetfu400
@jetfu400 Жыл бұрын
you don't need to wait for it to restart incase you loose your battery power. just monitor the solar production if it produces high enough power(probably 9am in the morning) you can turn off and on the sytem for the inverter to function again. i do it with mine also offgrid.
@railvlogger1439
@railvlogger1439 2 жыл бұрын
We are leaving the UK tomorrow to live in Digos City near Davao. Our new house is now complete. Never even thought about solar power until I watched your videos about it. Now our priority is to see if we can find solar suppliers in Davao or Digos. Being able to run a/c without having to worry about high electricity bills would be great, not to mention the regular ' brown outs'.
@ericaasahan9215
@ericaasahan9215 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the palm leaves are coming back ❤️❤️❤️
@gholzem
@gholzem 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your channel since 2 years before Story was born. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed them. Thank you so much for sharing.
@poldovillareal8047
@poldovillareal8047 2 жыл бұрын
i love watching this loving family. i consider you as filipino. love love love
@nica080910
@nica080910 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful home and home life. I would like to be off the grid and reliant on the sun to power my house the whole day. Your solar power system is what I wish to have one day. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
@richmondroadtv6527
@richmondroadtv6527 2 жыл бұрын
Now, you have convinced me to change to renewable energy like solar!
@happythoughtssc5482
@happythoughtssc5482 2 жыл бұрын
Your off grid set up is really great.. that’s one of my dream :)
@yourmarkie346
@yourmarkie346 2 жыл бұрын
I notice the coconut leaves are going back to live wow so beautiful 😊💓🌴🌈
@jamesrandy8298
@jamesrandy8298 2 жыл бұрын
i would recommend to service your aircon too help further power efficiency and usage.
@adizarsadias509
@adizarsadias509 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all the detailed videos! Living on and off Siargao Island since 2016 and run an eco-homestay in Malinao. Been researching on options for solar power and this is the most relevant video I've found. Our deep well water system even looks the same! I've gotten quotes from 3 different solar companies, unfortunately they're not able to explain the technology as detailed as you guys have. Will shoot you an email for a possible collab. Hope to see you guys around! :)
@lazybuccaneer7683
@lazybuccaneer7683 2 жыл бұрын
It's best if you invest on bigger water tanks, turn on the pump when only needed.
@rv_PH
@rv_PH 2 жыл бұрын
This likely may be the first, if not the most realistic, documentation about going full solar and its usage, in a location where solar power would typically be most needed, thank you for sharing your 30-day experience. Were you at all able to communicate with the solar facility you stayed at north of the island (assuming they, too, came out okay after TS "Odette"); exchange usage issues and matters of that sort with them? How did you plan for and are able to ensure that the panels would withstand winds like that of TS "Odette?" That said, are you considering supporting your grid with lower-scale wind energy, say specifically for your pump?
@jefkiuni2193
@jefkiuni2193 2 жыл бұрын
Mabuhay🤗🤗🤗 very nice info
@leticiachiok8057
@leticiachiok8057 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Jaye & Sacha, for this very informative video. Learn so much about solar energy. Kudos to you! Hope the other homes and structures in Siargao in the Siargao will follow suit...you are truly smart, Jaye!🤗👏❤️
@pablosimbajon2701
@pablosimbajon2701 2 жыл бұрын
The Panels must be well secured and mounted to prevent being blown off by strong winds. The gap between the roof and the panels should be covered to prevent wind lifting off the panels
@whoamiuk1
@whoamiuk1 2 жыл бұрын
you need to gap to keep them cool. The people they used know about the wind and they told us about it in a vlog the other week, hope that helps
@perlaaguinaldo
@perlaaguinaldo 2 жыл бұрын
nice to see youre still here in the Philippines stay safe. 👍✌😍🙏
@vremerman
@vremerman 2 жыл бұрын
We got an estimate for an 8 KW Hybrid system here in Leyte. It was 581000 pesos. Our electric bill has gone from 6.5 pesos a kw Jan 21 to 13.5 pesos a kw in March 22
@jojobautista2659
@jojobautista2659 2 жыл бұрын
Pressure tank is automatic to refill when it release water..it consume so much power..and its bad wen u used so much water at night..i suggest u put another tank for nightime used such a an overhead tank and filled it at daytime u can used dis water at nightime bec.of gravity system no power needed so u can save d required power for automatic pump..u can used the save power to other appliancrs such as aircon or fridge or to other important appliances u may concder..
@pusokongpinas6965
@pusokongpinas6965 2 жыл бұрын
If you can try to find DC units for your AC and water pump. in truth when and where you can go dc for all electrical needs! Good luck!
@jobal7365
@jobal7365 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Now I'm thinking of going solar for my house in the Philippines.
@stormer6364
@stormer6364 2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks... How about a wind generator for those cloudy days and night time.. Siargao is windy right?
@mordfustang486
@mordfustang486 2 жыл бұрын
Try the Ram Pump and it is just using gravity to pump water up. There are many blogs on youtube regarding this pump.
@michaelray5660
@michaelray5660 2 жыл бұрын
What company did you get your battery from? How much for the battery? I am thinking about having a second battery Bank for a backup, I plan to install 2 breaker's,. Breaker A and breaker B , having both connected to the solar system but only 1 A will be on and B will be off but if system gets low than I can switch off A and switch on B then when charging is 100 percent switch back and charge A back to 100 percent.
@lorieshaw5632
@lorieshaw5632 2 жыл бұрын
Good to know about Installing a Solar system !!👍
@sxrowi3660
@sxrowi3660 Ай бұрын
thank you for he detailed description of your solar install and costs. What is your projected ROI time frame for the 700,000peso (approx £10,000) investment in solar?
@angelinasmith973
@angelinasmith973 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys thank you for sharing with your life in Philippines.
@PrinceofPeace2000
@PrinceofPeace2000 2 жыл бұрын
Solar power definitely makes sense being in the province to avoid brown outs. Don't forget to have LED lights coz they are brighter and need less power usage.
@hazelleung2649
@hazelleung2649 2 жыл бұрын
Solar is really the friendly and continuous way to our earth. We should have done this earlier. Thank you guys for sharing this in this moment.
@maritescarino4555
@maritescarino4555 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Very informative
@antonioespanol2123
@antonioespanol2123 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Governments, companies all over the world must make this technology accessable to the masses. Meaning make it more affordable for everyone. Currently it is prohibitive and we have been talking about saving the environment for ions.
@titanhercules
@titanhercules 2 жыл бұрын
This is being done in the US for a while now.
@mannypacu6460
@mannypacu6460 2 жыл бұрын
You are 100% correct. Not all can afford this. Someone posted Jay and Sacha earns $4-5k a month on KZbin before the storm. Now they have more subs and views, so more $$$. The masses will have to wait until it’s cheaper.
@josephrobi6806
@josephrobi6806 2 жыл бұрын
Great I’m looking for it. The maintenance cost in long term
@jocelyngeraghty2288
@jocelyngeraghty2288 2 жыл бұрын
Wow..I wonder Philippines can invent a solar car for what the gas price has becomes now a days..thanks for informative vlogg something to think about for the future.
@elizabethzaulda9717
@elizabethzaulda9717 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I want to get solar power too. Featuring this on your vlog is so helpful
@alejandrosingson7366
@alejandrosingson7366 2 жыл бұрын
You guys can augment your grid with wind power
@BAKWIT2620
@BAKWIT2620 2 жыл бұрын
wow! glad to see you okay 👍 and the coconut trees and grasses are starting to have leaves❤️ i just wondering where those houses near you now?
@Exaris79
@Exaris79 2 жыл бұрын
Since you're near the beach, is it consistently windy that a wind turbine generator could be used. Doesn't have to be a windmill but probably a vertical wind turbine so that it has a smaller footprint but at least a consistent output even at night.
@jessccruzjr.4143
@jessccruzjr.4143 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing off grid life you folks out there. Living all modern life's amenities using renewable zero emission green energy.
@Discoverandlivephilippines
@Discoverandlivephilippines 2 жыл бұрын
Just installed 4KW plant (309k php) here in Cebu City last week (videos in my channel) and saving lots of money already. Even with rented house its really a moneysaver!
@MC-do4dw
@MC-do4dw 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I learned a lot about solar energy. It’s really the way to go! Thank you and Mabuhay 👍👍
@mariacelinelegreso4869
@mariacelinelegreso4869 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍 that solar power really helped you a lot.. keep safe.
@yandapolis3861
@yandapolis3861 2 жыл бұрын
Must be so nice living off grid in a cozy home beside a wonderful beach. Farm your own food and you can forget about the world.
@mannypacu6460
@mannypacu6460 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely nice! Actually they don’t even farm. Farming is hard work! They just dine at restaurants. Thanks to KZbin $$$ from viewers not skipping ads.
@mariabellaano785
@mariabellaano785 2 жыл бұрын
Informative video, someday we will change our electricity to solar system t.y 8 miles for sharing this.
@gee7436
@gee7436 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Hope this video gets a whole lot views to get more people interested in solar energy. It’s a perfect alternative energy source in sunny tropical countries like the Philippines. Plus- a big plus!- it helps save our planet.
@firstknight193
@firstknight193 2 жыл бұрын
nice idea... me too i'm going to install solar power to our home
@edanthonysomera1491
@edanthonysomera1491 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the update. I am now contemplating on moving to solar energy which I should have done years ago ..... My only suggestion is to make it typhoon proof. Maybe put some steel reinforcements and cover if you can on the roof for your solar panels or something to protect it just in case another typhoon hits the island. I hope it never happens again but it's better to be prepared since you are sitting close to the Philippine Sea / North Pacific Ocean and sad to say all the weather disturbances comes from that side (east) and moves in a westerly direction (towards the eastern side of the country). I don't know how much the panels are but I am guessing that the cost is a big chunk of that 700k you guys had to fork out thanks to the slow progress of the grid power coming back online. So, as they say - "protect your investment'. Keep safe everyone. - Cheers
@mimalee4448
@mimalee4448 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the much needed info.
@plenbautista3241
@plenbautista3241 2 жыл бұрын
You should really replace the battery of your Dell XPS laptop. I noticed that the trackpad is bulging, that means the battery is bloated. Same case happened with my Dell XPS 15. A bloated 99 WHr battery is pretty dangerous.
@regiluis2058
@regiluis2058 2 жыл бұрын
thus has been helpful. salamat Jay!
@noormuhammadoosmanabbasako5381
@noormuhammadoosmanabbasako5381 2 жыл бұрын
Extremely nice to live off grid. Given the high investment, are you guys owners of the property or renting in siargao?
@myrnasantos9317
@myrnasantos9317 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea guy's
@rbo350
@rbo350 2 жыл бұрын
solar is nice but sometimes there is very little sun, In the states we have a generator that is connected to the charge controller and when the battery is down to a preset amount the generator will come on and help to recharge the batteries
@ranma9823
@ranma9823 2 жыл бұрын
It's perfect for places that get a lot of sun, like the Philippines.
@agnescataldo7190
@agnescataldo7190 2 жыл бұрын
Great information.. I myself is very skeptical of solar energy but you might just made me a believer
@sueupham2519
@sueupham2519 2 жыл бұрын
Take care ,,be wise,,,"and never complain ,what you permit ". Good job...
@pearlorient9972
@pearlorient9972 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I'm really considering to install solar panel in my house in Manila...
@Neal_only1
@Neal_only1 2 жыл бұрын
No brown outs and no interruptions of loss of power My question is will excess power be downloaded to the main grid system
@akoikayoutubechannel7584
@akoikayoutubechannel7584 2 жыл бұрын
I love your vlogs and how you are capturing video. Becomes more interesting.
@deborahgodley6980
@deborahgodley6980 2 жыл бұрын
Did u know that Martin and Ava are back in Siaragio? They say they are going to be there for a month.They have been v busy since you saw them last.Perhaps u follow them.Hope you all can get together and do a video to share!
@gerliejadulco6092
@gerliejadulco6092 2 жыл бұрын
I like Jay's hair here.hehehe lovely curls eh
@eriksanchez7834
@eriksanchez7834 2 жыл бұрын
Like a brownout while a restart! That's why I saw in one of your vlogs that the fan was running instead of the A/C. Is the water from the well sandy and salty since you are near the beach? Also, how is the internet?
@georgegolamco2102
@georgegolamco2102 2 жыл бұрын
Good information video re solar power and condition in siargao
@Michael_Skinner
@Michael_Skinner 2 жыл бұрын
Necessity is the mother of invention. If there is a will there is a way.
@leslieonabudget
@leslieonabudget 2 жыл бұрын
The power of the sun 🌞
@arrianneobias2121
@arrianneobias2121 2 жыл бұрын
What will happen to the house and all other things when they go back to europe?
@garyjeffries1041
@garyjeffries1041 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Toronto Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 7am and watching the sunrise ps had no idea we had body things 😆
@guycom99
@guycom99 2 жыл бұрын
You don't want your batteries to go below 20% as this shortens the lifespan. You can actually set a low voltage disconnect when it drops to 20%.
@Frauenhaus
@Frauenhaus 2 жыл бұрын
Energy is such a big issue in Europe right now. I wonder how we can save energy. That is my angle. Of course the phone I am using needs energy. What do I give back to the community for that?
@iflipover
@iflipover 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I mean I know I can get this info from solar panels sellers videos but it's nice to get it from end user's perspective. Just wondering though if there is no way to cut off or turn off the water pump when it's not in use (like during at night) -- maybe a switch from inside the house?
@gorgeousginam.3458
@gorgeousginam.3458 2 жыл бұрын
try installing an elevated stainless water tank so the pump is only turned on when filling it up. I only use it 15 min. each time to fill up 10,000 liter tank 2 times a week (1hp water pump)
@GideonBeldia
@GideonBeldia 2 жыл бұрын
You just have to add up some battery capacity probably double up your battery is the solution for that.
@maruespinosa4218
@maruespinosa4218 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thats awesome solar lights.. Like to have that one too..
@Makemineroses
@Makemineroses 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video it's very informative and love you guys.I just can't understand why would you pay for the system if you're only renting the house and planning to go to England for a few months.I hope you have some arrangement with the owners.
@kevinv.m.94
@kevinv.m.94 2 жыл бұрын
It will be cloudy in the next few days (for about a week). Hope you'll keep having power in there.
@injing
@injing 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the information
@nichoughton
@nichoughton 2 жыл бұрын
We have been talking about solar for a long time. We know its the right way to go. The lesson from your video I think is not to go too small. The company you chose should be able to assess need and add a margin.
@ashleyclark4310
@ashleyclark4310 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you are happy with solar. Have you every seen your panels work on full capacity 6:7 Kws . You are dead right in saying if worked out correctly you should not know any different for the electric power apart from the bills lol enjoy. Our bill was 4500 peso to 6000 a month now 242 peso. I would not have had solar in the UK
@edgardoaguilar8136
@edgardoaguilar8136 2 жыл бұрын
Parts replacements? Battery life? Solar panel life? When are they expected to wear out, and therefore need to be replaced? Is there a maintenance contract for periodic service calls? Halogen light bulbs could last for decades at a fraction of the wattage of the old fashioned light bulbs. They've come down in price considerably.
@fiestrada
@fiestrada 2 жыл бұрын
These are my questions too.
@Omega-ys9bi
@Omega-ys9bi 2 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@akonidai
@akonidai 2 жыл бұрын
Did you guys pre applied for starlink satellite internet?
@joelgonzaga3899
@joelgonzaga3899 2 жыл бұрын
how long in years does the system usually last though?
@solo8827
@solo8827 2 жыл бұрын
how about the battery cost. how many years after you need to replace the battery?
@ziggarillo
@ziggarillo 2 жыл бұрын
Does your system warrant a larger battery bank?
@rellysullivan8964
@rellysullivan8964 2 жыл бұрын
How about raining session?
@joeymarcos6133
@joeymarcos6133 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, congratulations. i’m interested on your new set up (Solar Phovoltaic System). 1-Do you have a separate Kwhr meter feeding the grid, and how will the Electricity company will compensate the solar energy provider (like you). 2-Amazing you can run 3-AC’s at the same time (24 hrs) and with all the other loads, as needed. What is the wattage of your AC’s. I assumed with the physical size of it, maybe around 3/4 hp, and are they Inverter type AC or non-inverter type. 3-With the situation not knowing when the grid will resume power. Then going solar is right. Hope you can share how many years, the return of investment is. THANKS.
@bashersbeware
@bashersbeware 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, I don't know if you mentioned or Iay just have missed it. Do you still run out of battery when the 3 aircons are turned on the whole day together with the essential appliances?
@perlaaguinaldo
@perlaaguinaldo 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the solar review.
@dondiboy6758
@dondiboy6758 2 жыл бұрын
would adding extra panels help in the storage and use of electricity on cloudy days?
@Aroey
@Aroey 2 жыл бұрын
Hi J and family, where did you buy the panels?
@PlanetImo
@PlanetImo 2 жыл бұрын
Look amazing!!
@madelinedelacruz5949
@madelinedelacruz5949 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning🌻
@ylocoslovakia
@ylocoslovakia 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that solar panel grid is quite expensive. Did they give it in installment basis?
@ohjm21
@ohjm21 2 жыл бұрын
im the same im wondering if its monthly basis payment and how many months or years...700k is alot even with their promo of installation now and pay later after 2months then start paying..they never say or indicate the payment system
@mannypacu6460
@mannypacu6460 2 жыл бұрын
Not expensive for them. More subs and don’t skip ads generates a lot of $$$ from KZbin. Should more Filipinos start vlogging too?
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