Goinghomesoon Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Our area near Phon Phisai has no government electricity, though for 10 years it's been coming "soon". We have a 2-panel solar system rigged up to a car battery, installed by my handy brother in law following YouTube instructions. It's enough to run a fan and a few lights, elevating our place to a level just above glorified camping and that's been fine with us to date. However we have a few more people spending extending periods there and would like to put in more panels + battery system. This time (though BIL may get upset) we want to get a professional in to make some recommendations about our options. Any good recommendations out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Diesel generators comes to mind , good for standby . Solar power is a source of energy , thais seem reluctant to tap into . What about a wind turbine, generating electricity . i am very interseted in your energy project . Good luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singhajon Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Have used this company for roof channel,clamps mc4 connectors etc, they have prices for installed systems. Not sure how far they travel but you've got some prices, might save you having your pants pulled down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singhajon Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 This might help "solarproduct.solar" ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NokNokJoke Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Amorn at big c supercenter in udon has some panels, charge controllers, and related stuff.Sent from my Nokia 6.1 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issanman Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 This guy has dozens of straight talking and simple to follow videos about building or enlarging your own off-grid solar setup: He makes is sound pretty simple. Lots of parts available on Lazada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghomesoon Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 8/18/2019 at 8:29 PM, elliss said: Diesel generators comes to mind , good for standby . Solar power is a source of energy , thais seem reluctant to tap into . What about a wind turbine, generating electricity . i am very interseted in your energy project . Good luck . Thanks. We already spend a packet on fuel to pump water from dams to various places around the property. The other options are interesting. Sending hubby home in October to check things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghomesoon Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Issanman said: This guy has dozens of straight talking and simple to follow videos about building or enlarging your own off-grid solar setup: He makes is sound pretty simple. Lots of parts available on Lazada. I think this is the guy my BIL followed to install our existing system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashboy Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I would suggest you sit down on your PC and watch on YouTube all about solar panels and batteries. There are really four parts: Solar Panels Control Unit Batteries Inverter Decide your budget and your requirements and put it together. Maybe even get the BIL involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghomesoon Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Well the efforts to put some parameters around what we need were not really addressed. Hubby went to a company in Udon Thani and they tried to sell him a kit that allows you to be on-grid/off-grid. We don't have electricity so what use would that be? In typical Thai style there is no questioning of anyone considered an 'expert' (doctors, lawyers, solar panel shops!) and no discussion of alternatives. I have to laugh, because then he got waylaid by a system that would run the water pump to water our trees and vegies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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