Since today we have a fully operational electricity system, which means in normal language that we can plug any electrical device that we want. As promissed, here are some photos of the mounting of the solar panels on the roof.
Since today we have a fully operational electricity system, which means in normal language that we can plug any electrical device that we want. As promissed, here are some photos of the mounting of the solar panels on the roof.
We already had water, deep down in a drilled hole. Since yesterday we are also capable of pumping it to the surface. We had a pump specifically made for our hole, installed at almost 300 m depth. Pumping up water […]
If you want to unroll 800 m of cable with a weight of almost 600 kg, this is the way to do it! Today Carlos, Carlos and Luís (Sunenergy) have put the remaining cables in the ground assisted by António […]
This is what it looks like when you are installing a high tech and completely sustainable energy and water system in the middle of nature. I love this combination! Enjoying it all.
The first of three rows of 6 solar panels each, incl. the proud men of Sunenergy who did the construction and the mounting of the frames. These are for the electricity for the pump which will be put in our […]
OK the gate still needs some work (sanding and painting), but it feels good to have an entrance sign
Today was a special day. A milestone was put. I will keep this post short, mainly because I am tired, but I would not want to let this day pass without having it shared with you. Before 8 am the […]
We are having great weather here. Clear blue skies and temperatures of 20 °C and higher. All plants are growing fast. The Rock Roses (Cistus) are blossoming, many other flowers are appearing and the grass is covering all the bits […]
All credits to the municipality of Arraiolos and especially to the “vereador” Jorge Macau that put the works going. Great job! In the access road to our terrain we now have 10 (!) crossings of waterlines, plus one gutter. The […]
