Why This 7000W Solar Hybrid Container is a Game Changer for Off-Grid Area?

[@MohammadArastoo-l7k]

That’s an impressive project!

[@voltscanada]

Thanks for watching! ;) Stay tuned for upcoming off-grid solar container projects!

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Why not paint the bifacial container white so as to get more bifacial PV?

[@voltscanada]

Hi Arthur! Great question! We plan to paint the top of the container white later on. Unfortunately, we ran out of time before filming the video. Once it's painted, we'll definitely be able to maximize the power from the bifacial panels! ;)

[@abdelhamidkhlidi8794]

Amazing project!

[@voltscanada]

Appreciate it! Means a lot! :)

[@tetearas2802]

Amazing project! 👏🏻

[@voltscanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@harnoorbhullar8523]

Impressive!

[@voltscanada]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! ;)

[@KassTi94]

Great job Volts Energies!

[@voltscanada]

Thanks for watching Tina!

[@musangubeni6942]

Your installation is pretty neat

[@voltscanada]

Thanks a ton! So happy you liked it. We’ve got more installation videos coming your way soon-stay tuned! 😊

[@jessicagoudreau2043]

Made in Quebec! Interesting 👌👌

[@voltscanada]

Thanks Jessica for watching!

[@brendenmarchewka775]

Great video! Are those particular Victron components CSA certified?

[@CaribbeanPowerResources]

With all the effort and planning, why so little power output? With so little more in batteries and Inverters, you could be in 200A 240V output for little cost more. There could be so many applications met with much more power... Good start and hope you continue as I know the life in the Montreal area - no power - no heat - no good!

[@johnbrisbin3626]

Maybe it is too soon after I woke up, but can you explain, in a few paragraphs, why this is "a game changer in the off grid area"? I see a very complete, well implemented (and expensive looking ) solar power module. What is the punch line?

[@voltscanada]

I get where you’re coming from! The reason this is a game changer is that we’re using a container for solar panels because of the extreme weather in remote Northern Canada. Building a cement base isn’t possible out there, and there aren’t any structures on-site. The container offers a solid, insulated solution that works perfectly for the conditions we’re facing. Plus, solar trackers do not last in northern Canada-they can get stuck and end up facing the wrong way.

[@wt9653]

Anyone who understands solar will tell you the straight vertical panels will gather very little solar energy. Having them on 3 different sides is also a very ineffective way to gather solar energy.

[@voltscanada]

We know the vertical panels don’t generate a lot of power, but the Li-Cube Security has adjustable angles up to 45 degrees. Plus, it folds up for easy transport or when you don’t need much power and don’t have the space to extend the panels.

[@saeedkhadangi4064]

Impressing

[@voltscanada]

Thank you!

[@jimthvac100]

This is a bad ass system except for your cooling system Those portable air conditioners are crap... there is no fresh air return for the build in condenser on those kinds of air conditioners. if you close the door to the back room, it simply will not work properly. Need to install a mini split or use air vents and a fan to keep equipment cool.

[@voltscanada]

Thanks for watching, Jim! ;) These containers are going up in the northern part of Canada, where the weather is mostly cold, so the air conditioner won’t be used often. We always go with commercial air conditioners for our projects though, just to make sure everything works as it should. Appreciate your thoughts!

[@evil17]

@@voltscanadaI understand your reasoning here, but I have to agree with Jim, any air-con is better than these shitty mobile units, a small split or even a box RAC unit you can slide or poke through a hole after transporting & once on site would be much more efficient, reliable & would use much less power when needed. I also agree a fan and vent system would be better than the mobile unit and probably all that would be needed for those situations if fitted correctly so cool air enters in low floor area and exhausts heat in a higher area, maybe near inverters or the opposite wall. Nice setups. Cheers

[@johnfrits8493]

Using integrated inverters (like EG4and other products) would make things simpler. Less pieces of equipment.

[@voltscanada]

Hey John! We could have used a hybrid inverter like the Elios Inversa1510 ( that we suggest), which would have minimized the amount of equipment needed. However, the client already has other systems in place and prefers Victron Energy equipment so they can manage everything on the same online platform.

[@solarforfuture]

i want one.

[@voltscanada]

Sure! We can customize one for you! Send an email to [e-mail] with your power needs and mention that you watched our KZbin video ;)

[@ngana8755]

Please explain why someone off-grid would pay premium prices to get a solar container when they can install solar panels on the ground with solar tracks to track the movement of the sun, increasing efficiency by 40% over static panels?

[@Ulbre]

Rich people and successful businesses will mostly pay premium to have something done for them that also looks awesome.

[@voltscanada]

That's a great question! For someone living off-grid in a very remote area with harsh weather conditions, a solar container can be a more practical solution. Setting up a traditional ground-mounted solar system with trackers can be challenging, especially when you can't create a solid cement base. The modified maritime container we’re using will be filled with rock on-site. Solar trackers do not last in northern Canada-they can get stuck and end up facing the wrong way. Plus, there’s no building on-site, so we needed a well-insulated container to ensure reliable performance. ;)

[@voltscanada]

@@Ulbre Absolutely, that makes sense! But we had to think practically here. The weather is really harsh, and we couldn’t set up a cement base, so using a container made the most sense for this situation. We always balance the look with what’s actually needed!"

[@K_a_r_l_o_s]

I was assuming this is more of a commercial or entertainment application where either a company was trying to reduce their mains usage or where work was in remote areas and festivals etc. I would thing these can be customised for any application.

[@voltscanada]

@@K_a_r_l_o_s Exactly! These solar containers are super flexible and can be used for all kinds of things-commercial projects, remote worksites, and even festivals. We can customize containers based on our client's power needs. They're perfect for workplaces where you only need them for a few months and then can easily move them somewhere else, so they are basically reusable! Or for projects like this one, we couldn't do a cement base because of the tough weather, so the container setup was the best option!