Going Off-Grid

[Weable Technology]

With the current loadshedding problems in South Africa, we're looking into solar energy and what it will take to go off the grid. What are your thoughts?

 

[ADrunkTeddyBear]

Currently in phase 1. One day when Im big and strong i wish to be like @Snyper564

 

[Weable Technology]

Currently in phase 1. One day when Im big and strong i wish to be like @Snyper564

Dream big! One day it will become a reality

 

[zll]

With the current loadshedding problems in South Africa, we're looking into solar energy and what it will take to go off the grid. What are your thoughts?

I can see the writing on the wall, but unfortunately my brother (who owns the house we live in) doesn't yet think it's financially worthwhile to get solar at home.

I have been talking to him about it since the start of this year and am willing to finance it myself.

 

[semaphore]

With the current loadshedding problems in South Africa, we're looking into solar energy and what it will take to go off the grid. What are your thoughts?

I'd need about 20-30kwh minimum on battery storage to be totally off-grid, so 3 more batteries, and I'll be there and maybe an extra 8kw inverter.

 

[Arthur]

No option for "I already have solar and understand how it works".

 

[InvisibleJim]

With the current loadshedding problems in South Africa, we're looking into solar energy and what it will take to go off the grid. What are your thoughts?

I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark here but do you by any chance offer reasonably priced solar energy solutions for going off grid?

 

[Snyper564]

I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark here but do you by any chance offer reasonably priced solar energy solutions for going off grid?

Reasonably priced is relative, you can chekc out my thread. Everything was around 190k and unless there is solid rain I have pretty much been off grid for almost 2.5 weeks since installation

Snyper's Solar Farm

Hi all, I am finally getting round to making this thread. After loads of research and another bout of load shedding I finally decided to pull the trigger and load shed Eskom. Prior to going solar I already had all the lights on LEDs, house is kitted with energy efficient appliances and...

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[joshuatree]

Poster 2 works at Original Poster right?

Poster 2 said Hubble S-100 batteries will only be available according to Weable mid- December.

So yeah, aren't you already doing this?

 

[Snyper564]

Poster 2 works at Original Poster right?

Poster 2 said Hubble S-100 batteries will only be available according to Weable mid- December.

So yeah, aren't you already doing this?

I'm trying to figure out at what point does op need to be a "reseller" @bwana ?

 

[ADrunkTeddyBear]

I'm trying to figure out at what point does op need to be a "reseller" @bwana ?

Company account needs to be active for 3 months and have around 50 posts before they can be upgraded. So just trying to meet that criteria for the time being

 

[bwana]

I'm trying to figure out at what point does op need to be a "reseller" @bwana ?

When they start trying to sell goods or services, either themselves or via a proxy.

Company account needs to be active for 3 months and have around 50 posts before they can be upgraded. So just trying to meet that criteria for the time being

Existing accounts that meet the criteria can also be granted Dealer status.

 

[Weable Technology]

I can see the writing on the wall, but unfortunately my brother (who owns the house we live in) doesn't yet think it's financially worthwhile to get solar at home.

I have been talking to him about it since the start of this year and am willing to finance it myself.

I believe if you look at it in the long term, it would definitely be worthwhile. Maybe for now to save, start by making your home more energy-efficient.

 

[wingnut771]

I can see the writing on the wall, but unfortunately my brother (who owns the house we live in) doesn't yet think it's financially worthwhile to get solar at home.

I have been talking to him about it since the start of this year and am willing to finance it myself.

Your brother sounds like a right tosser. How old is he? 102?

 

[Weable Technology]

No option for "I already have solar and understand how it works".

Thanks for the suggestion, I added the option.

 

[DuracellBunny]

I can see the writing on the wall, but unfortunately my brother (who owns the house we live in) doesn't yet think it's financially worthwhile to get solar at home.

I have been talking to him about it since the start of this year and am willing to finance it myself.

LOL just do it quietly. Install a new aircon too, Tell him its very new tech, Needs Solar Panels, Batteries and an inverter to work

 

[DuracellBunny]

I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark here but do you by any chance offer reasonably priced solar energy solutions for going off grid?

its really hard to say, It depends on each house hold and their usage. Some might need a R100k setup or as @Snyper564 says his system was around R190K

 

[Mista_Mobsta]

Already sorting out some extra panels for my trolley units that I bought from Geewiz about a year or so ago. Wish I had the funds to go @Snyper564 route but I don't have any spare capacity just yet. At least I can install the panels in such a way that I can use them for a larger setup once the funds are available.

One thing @Weable Technology - if you can elaborate on the specifics of various solar PV roof mounts (tiled vs corrugated etc), that would be great! Lots of info out there but nothing specific to South African standards. I want to install myself but I don't want to have a run in with my insurance about roof leaks etc. I have also noticed the sundries are KAK expensive relative to the panels so a nice idea would be to sell solar panels with option for DIY install on tiled/corrugated etc roof with instructions and maybe some hints to avoid leaks etc etc.

 

[DuracellBunny]

Already sorting out some extra panels for my trolley units that I bought from Geewiz about a year or so ago. Wish I had the funds to go @Snyper564 route but I don't have any spare capacity just yet. At least I can install the panels in such a way that I can use them for a larger setup once the funds are available.

One thing @Weable Technology - if you can elaborate on the specifics of various solar PV roof mounts (tiled vs corrugated etc), that would be great! Lots of info out there but nothing specific to South African standards. I want to install myself but I don't want to have a run in with my insurance about roof leaks etc. I have also noticed the sundries are KAK expensive relative to the panels so a nice idea would be to sell solar panels with option for DIY install on tiled/corrugated etc roof with instructions and maybe some hints to avoid leaks etc etc.

@Mista_Mobsta That is a decent Question.

 

[zll]

Your brother sounds like a right tosser. How old is he? 102?

No, but he's very set in his ways. Weirdly enough he is the engineer in the family so he understands these things better than I do. I'd be happy with extra energy security, he doesn't want to waste money (even if it's not his).