Making an easy SOLAR-powered off-grid container with A/C!

One thing I noted was the lack of a drip loop on the power cables going into the Conex. The cables should loop below where they enter the wall. This prevents rain from following the cable down into your e-shed.

Interesting setup, I would have done an eg4 dc mini split, both for the reason of not having to convert dc to ac and because that portable a/c unit draws inside air to the outside.

Might want to upgrade that AC unit to a dual hose one. A single hose creates a vacuum effect by just blowing out the hot air; making it inefficient as it will suck in hot and humid air into the container. A dual hose will use outdoor air for intake and exhaust so the internal air is cooler and stays dehumidified.

I'm an independent trucker and I bought a $13,000 tripac apu and over the last 8 years have put an additional $10,000 into it because it always breaks down. But when working correctly, it charges my batteries, runs the espar heater and the A/C. But recently I bought a solar panel kit on black Friday for $650 and it's amazing!! It works better than the tripac has ever worked. It charges my batteries, runs the heater and the a/c. And the best part, it never needs maintenance. I like your videos Micah

Congratulations, Dennis M! Shout out to Micha for being kind and generous and for wanting to help someone in need. The world needs more like you. Thank you!

Not a bad idea for a couple ASICs, also I strongly suggest a mini split system instead of that portable unit, it's horribly inefficient and will create negative pressure inside the container which will suck in warm moist air from outside.

Nice setup. The AC will keep the batteries cool and that should extend their lives. You already know that but I suggest tilting the panels towards the South a bit so you can get the most out of them. Also add a screen to the AC outlet to prevent the bugs from getting into it

Great job, and kudos to your Dad for being so cool and helpful.

AC sounds Relaxing are you sure it's for the equipment 😂 just joking great project Imagine putting a electric vehicle charger on the outside and cool leds in the inside. Happy New Year Wish you Great Projects to Come.

That is easy way to go off the grid. I like it. Great job. The e-bike would be great but I have always been afraid of performance with my weight.

Micha, sorry, just a question, why not slightly tilt the whole array so that, water can run off in rainy conditions? This will do two things, 1, make sure the bulk of the water runs off and does not accumulate on the containers flat roof, and 2, provide enough airflow to keep the container roof a bit cooler and make sure the the accumulated water can evaporate a lot quicker....

Hello Micah, I enjoy your videos. I like the subject of this one - as we have a container on our farm that we are doing things with and adding AC sometime in the future is one of them. I could be wrong, but I'd rather err on the side of caution and try help someone save time, money and headaches. Please understand the following is meant well. Most portable solar panels, that I've read about are not meant to be in the rain too often. (I understand they gave them to you to use. But I would look into getting glass panels for what you are doing. Portable panels are for fair weather and part time use. The glass panels will stand up much better and last longer. They will also provide more output too.) I would strongly recommend that the AC drain hose not be placed on or near the wood that the container is sitting on. It can rot the wood faster, if not cause that corner to sink over time. (Our container was placed on wood, for longer than I had planned and the rain water running down the one corner made it sink more, until I jacked it up and put cap stones under all four corners to level it and allow for the bottom to air out..) Not sure about where your father lives, but around here little pest are very curious and I would put a vent cover on that AC fresh air intake. Lastly the solar panel cables going into the container need a loop in them going well below where they enter the container, so that rain water will follow that to the lowest point and drip off and not be pulled into the container by following the cable in, as they are now. All the Best, Tony

It is great that you have such and easy relationship with your handy Dad... that is a precious thing to have. By the way, you might mention to your Dad that I have an Avanti that I'm likely going to convert to and EV. The styling of the Avanti even resembles some of today's EV's.

Great video! Love looking at cool, alternative options with new tech. Keep it up!

I have some panels on my container. I found that large neodymium magnets work well for mounting things to containers without having to drill holes. Mine have been up there for multiple winters with no issues.

Another interesting video! You might think about adding some insulation to lower compresser usage?

Cool idea Micah! Hope the new solar setup works out for you and your equipment.

Another informative video. Liked the container shed, food for thought. Cheers.

Great Work, Look forward to watching!

i plan to the same thing exactly the same im glad you did it first so i can learn from it THANK YOU