Indeed, this kind of photovoltaic equipment is quite expensive. A set costs 80,000 yuan. At fifteen kilowatt-hours per day, that's only a little over five thousand kilowatt-hours per year. Based on residential electricity prices, it saves only over three thousand yuan annually. It would take over twenty years to break even with the initial 80,000 yuan investment.
Even with national and provincial subsidies, it would take at least twelve to thirteen years to recoup the cost. This business seems like a losing proposition no matter how you look at it. It's baffling why so many people are fooled into it, without considering that this money deposited in a fixed-term bank account would yield over two to three thousand yuan annually. It truly makes one wonder what they are thinking.
However, for Li Haochen, it would be a sure win-win. He could use it twice as much in a day, with ample sunlight at all times. At this rate, it would likely pay for itself in two years. It's a shame he can't export the power to sell.
The power generation equipment was scheduled for delivery the next day. Li Haochen left his contact information and address, and after settling the payment, he naturally headed up to the fourth floor to have a bowl of stewed soup.
He couldn't be selfish; he had to pack a bowl to take back for his wife, so they could have an enjoyable evening. He was even teased by Liu Zijun as he left, Li Haochen could only pretend to be deaf and escape.
The next morning, Li Haochen received the photovoltaic power generation equipment early. After bringing all the accessories into his space, he eagerly started to tinker with it. Although the instructions were very simple, Li Haochen, like most people, could understand it with his eyes but not with his hands.
He had no choice but to call Huang Zishuo and ask questions one by one. Huang Zishuo was incredibly patient, and despite Li Haochen bothering him for nearly three hours, he showed no signs of impatience. This level of dedication bodes well for his future.
Finally, with Huang Zishuo's guidance over the phone, and after nearly 5 hours, the photovoltaic power generation equipment was successfully set up. Looking at the trial light bulb in his hand, Li Haochen smiled. As long as he could set up a freshwater facility and acquire some daily necessities, he could live there permanently.
As for housing, he didn't need to build anything; a large tent would suffice. He had bought an inflatable one during a camping trip to Dunhuang Dao. It was perfect for use now. He set it up under the coconut grove, enjoying the gentle sea breeze and listening to the whispers between the coconut trees and the waves, which would surely be interesting.
In the afternoon, Li Haochen visited a company that sold seawater desalination equipment. Unfortunately, even the smallest model exceeded the weight limit for bringing into his space. Even if it could be disassembled and reassembled, such high-end equipment was not something he could easily handle, so he had to give up on that idea.
However, as he passed a shop selling plastic barrels, the several super large water storage tanks by the entrance made him rejoice. This was exactly what he needed!
"Boss, how much are these water tanks?"
"Hello there, young man. These water tanks come in different capacities with different prices. The one you're pointing at has a capacity of one ton and sells for 480 yuan."
Li Haochen walked over and hefted one. It was fine; it probably didn't exceed 50 pounds. He then hefted the next larger one, which likely exceeded the maximum weight limit for entering his space, so he had to settle for less.
"Boss, I'll take two one-ton capacity tanks and one 500-liter one."
In addition to the water tanks, Li Haochen also bought several six-point faucets and water pipes, as well as a showerhead for convenience when bathing.
Furthermore, he went to an appliance store and bought quite a few items like induction cooktops, rice cookers, and kettles. Since there was electricity inside, he naturally wanted to make the most of it.
Upon returning to Dalong Village, Li Haochen put aside his immediate tasks, picked up his chopping knife, and headed to the back mountain. He wanted to chop some dry firewood to bring into his space, just in case. Who knew if the equipment might have some minor issues? If it broke, he wouldn't be able to fix it, so it was always good to be prepared.
In the following days, Li Haochen completed his scheduled tasks and added an important new one: moving rocks and digging up plants.
Moving rocks and digging up plants naturally referred to the reefs and seaweed and algae in the sea. After all, yesterday had marked fifteen days, and tens of millions of abalone fry, no bigger than fingernails, had been transferred into the sea within his space. This quantity was not enough for them to feed on for more than a few meals, given the limited seaweed present. If he didn't bring more, they would likely run out in less than a month, and he'd have to go collect abalone shells to produce shell pearls.
To this end, Li Haochen visited Dunhuang Island and stayed for three days and two nights, as it was rich in reefs and seaweed.
Besides digging these up, Li Haochen had also fully mastered the underwater propulsion device in these past few days. He was now extremely proficient in using it, but he was a bit frustrated. The battery life was not as strong as advertised. Even on the third gear, it only lasted about 40 minutes before an alarm sounded. Fortunately, he had brought plenty of spare batteries, so continuous work wouldn't be interrupted by a lack of power.
After three days of intense activity, a vast area of over ten thousand mu in his space's sea now boasted seaweed and reef zones. Of course, this ten thousand mu area wasn't densely planted; it was more like one or two seaweed plants every ten to twenty meters.
At this point, the entire reef coastline of Dunhuang Island looked as if a layer had been scraped off. If some of the larger ones weren't too deeply embedded in the soil to be moved, Li Haochen might have even taken the entire island into his space.
On this day, Li Haochen moved the thousands of coconut saplings he had nurtured recently to the warehouse. He also prepared enough sea snails for nearly two weeks and handed them over to Gu Xiaonian before returning to the villa to prepare items for his upcoming trip abroad.
"Ah, I'm so tired. Moving several tons of water in there nearly broke my back."
After emerging from his space, Li Haochen was panting heavily. To fill the three large water tanks inside, he had gone in and out countless times without touching the ground, making over a hundred trips to fill them.
"Why does it feel like something is missing?"
After thinking for a long time, Li Haochen slapped his thigh, "I almost forgot these important things, hehe!"
A little over an hour later, Li Haochen returned. The entire trunk of the "war vehicle" was stuffed with snacks and beverages. It looked like he was planning to comb through the waters of this "Flower Flag Country."
After bringing everything into his space, Li Haochen checked one last time. Satisfied that nothing was missed, he came out and returned to the house. Not long after, Murong Yanran returned, holding several branded shopping bags.
"These are for you. Change into them before we leave, hehe!"
"Don't we already have two sets? Why spend the money!"
"My man should be the most dazzling one everywhere, hehe!"
"You always are, you know. Watch me not take those blue-eyed, blonde big... Ah, wife... Ouch, ouch, ouch~"
"Hmph, still blue-eyed and blonde? Are you saying I'm not big enough?"
"Report: Absolutely not. After countless trials, it has been confirmed to be difficult to handle. However, upholding the spirit of seeking truth, I request to re-verify. Request for approval, hehe~"
"Request approved. Time is of the essence, so please be quick, hehe!"