Living on Solar, Year Two. I upgraded from Lead Acid Batteries to Lithium Ion, Game Changer!

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Since 2022 I've been Off Grid Living in Baja Mexico with Solar Energy as my only source of power, with the exception of a small gas powered generator for emergency back up. Sustainable Living has been a fantastic and challenging journey of learning, adapting, and learning some more. I've come a long way since then, and so has my Solar System.
This video compares my old system to the new, shares perspectives & costs on both, touching on solar panels, energy efficiency, availability & functionality. It will provide you with a little food for thought and hopefully motivation too if an eco-friendly lifestyle is something you've been considering.
The Blue Sky Sanctuary will be open to hosting guests this Fall 2024 if you're interested in learning more about off grid life in Mexico. For more information you can message me at blueskysanctuary.baja@gmail.com.
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4 авг 2024

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Комментарии : 36

@mr.g1683 24 дня назад

Welcome back to RU-vid. Thank you for sharing wonderful insight on this topic.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 23 дня назад

Happy to be back thanks Mr. G, it's been a busy season. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@adventurefreaksss 24 дня назад

Well done BSS. You have an amazing system there and free air is truly remarkable! Thank you!

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 23 дня назад

Thank you AdventureFreaksss! Siii, free AC (and freedom lol) truly are remarkable ;)

@spirit4joy327 23 дня назад

Happy to see you loving your newest system and inspire future new residents to design and invest in cleaner energy. I would love to experience your lifestyle when you start your B and B.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 23 дня назад

Thank you for tuning in @spirit4joy, and for watching long enough to catch the fact that I'm encouraging new residents in that direction :) I'm also happy to know that you're interested in experiencing off grid living in Mexico. Do stay in touch and we'll make it happen!

@roundpaws 18 дней назад

I love watching your learning journey and growth.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 16 дней назад

Aw thanks so much @roundpaws!

@AlmostRetiredinMexico 13 дней назад

Hey Lynne - I love seeing familiar faces in the comments section on RU-vid!

@roundpaws 13 дней назад

@@AlmostRetiredinMexico ☺️ I’m fascinated with her independence, tenacity and guts as a solo female expat.

@user-il1kf9ol5c 24 дня назад

Thanks, again, for your interesting and informative videos on addressing the "energy question", among other topics. Super cool.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 23 дня назад

Thank you for being here, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel & it's content!

@adamsawyer6248 20 дней назад

I hope to visit your beautiful sanctuary one day and give you a big squeeze! Love and miss you heaps!

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 20 дней назад

Aww, hey buddy!! Hells yeah that would be awesome :) and thanks for tuning in to my channel! Sending you & your fam all the love & big hugs to you!

@isobelyeungfuturehusband225 23 дня назад

Bad ass solar equipment set-up, impressive👍👍

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 22 дня назад

Thank you, yep it's a gooder!

@b23456 8 дней назад

very nice

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 6 дней назад

Thank you

@rickvillelli4652 23 дня назад

I just installed a solar system at my home in Mexico too. Haven't had it long enough to speak of it's efficiency or reliability yet, but it's a very expensive system done by the best guy around according to many people who have reliable systems over many years engineered by this same man. So, I feel pretty confident. Congrats on your install and how it's going so far. It's sure great being off grid. And, your hair looks amazing. 🙂

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 22 дня назад

Thank you Rick! And congrats on your system as well. In my opinion it is definitely the way to go :)

@b23456 8 дней назад

Would be cool to see a spearfishing video.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 8 дней назад

Can't say I can deliver a spearfishing video but thank you for tuning in!

@beebop9808 10 дней назад

It's more affordable now than it's ever been if you're interested in building it yourself. About $21k installed my system with 14.4kw in 400w bifacial panels. 18kw AC generated. 90kwh in six LFP battery packs. Admitted, having it done for you will easily cost three times as much.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 10 дней назад

Are you in Mexico? Curious how you got the components. Great job doing it yourself!

@beebop9808 10 дней назад

No, I'm in Georgia. My inverter/charge panels came from Tx. And my solar panels. The most expensive part of the system is in the batteries. The cells and BMS's came direct from China. Smaller components was a mix of stateside and China direct purchases. Laying low waiting for the right time bagged me free shipping on all my panels as well. That was a chunk.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 9 дней назад

@@beebop9808 Free shipping would save a chunk for sure! Nice work sourcing & getting it done.

@HuangXingQing 24 дня назад

I thought you must have been busy with your new build out. I love Lithium and Victron. Would never go back. I've been waiting to leave these united States for awhile now. Perhaps Mexico? When is the best season to visit in your region?

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 23 дня назад

Oh I've been keeping busy for sure :) I remember you speaking highly of Victron, I was stoked when I realized that's who my new provider uses. The best season to visit Mexico depends on a number of factors, but suffice to say summer can be overwhelmingly hot, so any other season.

@Grandpa_RLP 2 дня назад

You do not have to justify your decision to go solar but I will say the land fill is not the only impact on mother earth. They are mining like rabid dogs to get the materials necessary to make the batteries plus other components. Again you do you just pointing out the re is a larger impact than just the disposal aspect.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja День назад

I totally agree with you Grandpa RLP, and I'm pretty sure I spoke more about that in my other solar video. So do we keep mining & burning coal? What do you use for an energy source?

@Grandpa_RLP День назад

@@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja I use the electricity provided by the state of Texas. They do not use coal. They use a lot of natural gas and wind mills and done hdro generation. Not sure coal is big anywhere other than the Northern part of the states and Canada. I think the solar idea is worthy just not sure how environmental friendly it is and not sure you could ever get the truth. It is not worse than other ways and better than some I am sure and it is definitely a good way to go for independence.

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja День назад

@@Grandpa_RLP With all due respect, a quick google search tells me Texas does indeed use coal, and if what the internet says is true, Texas is actually 'the nations largest coal consumer.' But that's not really the point. I know we're just sharing information & perspective with one another, and I appreciate the conversation. I made two solar videos. The first was more con, the second one more pro. There is no perfect energy providing solution that's for sure.

@isobelyeungfuturehusband225 23 дня назад

Hate to be the person to point this out, but I will. If the sun burns out, you are in big trouble. 🌞

@BlueSkySanctuaryBaja 22 дня назад

I'm all in on that not happening lol