From $600 Power Bills to Self-Sufficient POWER - My MEGA Solar & Battery System!

I was paying over $600 a month for electricity… and the power still kept going out. Storms, grid outages, and planned shutdowns were becoming a regular problem. So I decided to go all in on a mega solar and battery system to see if I could become self-sufficient in electricity. 👉 Free Solar & Battery Assessment: https://resinc.com.au/selfsufficientme/ (This includes access to current rebates and exclusive offers available through my link.) In this video I show you: ☀️ Why I decided to install a massive solar system 🔋 The installation of 62 solar panels + a 50kWh battery system ⚡ How our home handles blackouts now 💰 Our first quarterly power bill after the install 🏡 Whether we are actually self-sufficient in power After four months running the system, our electricity usage from the grid has dropped by 81.7%, and our power bill for the quarter fell from over $2000 down to $541. This system includes: • 62 Longi 475W solar panels • 25kW Sungrow inverter • 50kWh Sungrow battery storage (two stacks) • 3-phase home power setup • Additional 5kW inverter in the shed While we may not be 100% off-grid yet, we’re extremely close — and the blackout protection alone has already been worth it. 00:00 $600 Monthly Power Bills 01:01 Why I Installed a Mega Solar System 03:30 Meeting RESINC Solar 06:15 Solar System Installation 13:57 First Electricity Bill Results 15:32 Blackout Prevention & Extra Battery Features 20:11 Are We Self-Sufficient in Power? 22:09 Overall Cost for a Solar & Battery System 23:11 Electrifying Conclusion Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/... Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://birdiesgardenproducts.com/SSM... Use code SSMEbird at checkout for 5% off. Epic Gardening Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://shop.epicgardening.com and use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount. In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase. In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com/t4xruzils6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout. My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanne... Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesuppli... If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout. Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping). Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount. For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout! Support me on Patreon:   / selfsufficientme   (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP). Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount. Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly. Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout. Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product... https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off. My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas) Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Instagram:   / self_sufficient_me   Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv Twitter:   / sufficientme   Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark :) *Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item.