RE: Off-Grid Power Options: A Video Discussing Why A Power Plan Is A Good Idea, The Pros & Cons Of Petrol & Solar Based Mains Power Systems And A Demonstration Of Our Own Australian Setup.

[pennsif]

Hi @grizgal, I am just in the process of buying some PV panels. I was going to buy them from Bimble Solar (bimblesolar.com) as they were taking BitCoin for payment - but they have just stopped :-(

Otherwise I will use Wind and Sun (www.windandsun.co.uk).

Are you in the UK?

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[grizgal]

Yes I'm in the UK. We are moving house shortly and I like the idea of PV panels and something like a Tesla power wall, but its a bit pricy!

[pennsif]

Yes cost is the big issue ! Maybe if we get steeming well we'll be able to get steem powered PV :-)

[grizgal]

I am currently hoping my Steeming will pay (or contribute) to my new hobby of photography! Having seen some of the more popular blogs it is obvious you can make good money from this, if you put in the time, so maybe its an option. Also the savings from solar power, plus feed in tariffs cant hurt. Not sure what a realistic estimate on break even time is these days.

[pennsif]

Good luck with the photography.

[grizgal]

Many thanks.

[nolnocluap]

Hi @grizgal,

Those power walls do look impressive. You'd want to have a fair idea that you'll be staying in the property for enough time to warrant the cost.

Does the leasehold property model in the UK impact this decision,?

[grizgal]

I don't buy leasehold. Any property I buy has to be freehold. I'm not sure about the leasehold implications but I think most leaseholds needs to have 80 years to run to get a mortgage etc, so I don't see a major impact.