30/10/2025
Graduated from the 2-Day Off-Grid Solar System Workshop
We are so honored to have the master of solar energy from Thailand Chang Dam guiding us here in Malaysia.
With over 11 years of experience living completely off-grid and practicing self-sufficiency, his sharing was filled with practical wisdom and real-life insights.
For most of us, this was a totally new experience. Many participants came with zero electrical knowledge, but through these two days, we learned step by step — from understanding basic components to actually installing a complete solar system ourselves!
It was truly inspiring to see how everyone learned and supported each other throughout the process. Our youngest participant, 12-year-old Chay Ling, amazed everyone with his curiosity and quick learning. His enthusiasm reminded us that the future generation is ready to take part in building a more sustainable world.
We were joined by friends from diverse backgrounds — a farmer friends ah Yao from Rainforest Tree House in Johor, an architect John focusing on micro houses, farmers’ communities Judy and friends from KL and Karak, and Mr. Sim, the inventor of modular micro-size wind turbines that can perform even at low wind speeds. Alan & Hui Xin, with some basic portable solar knowledge. The energy of the group was amazing people came together with the same goal, to learn, to share, and to find real solutions for a better, more resilient future.
This workshop wasn’t just about solar power; it was about empowerment , learning that we can take energy into our own hands, literally.
Seeing everyone working side by side, connecting cables, testing voltages, and helping one another it reminded us what community learning truly means.
We’re grateful to Chang Dam for sharing his knowledge and showing us that living off-grid isn’t just a dream , it’s possible with understanding, collaboration, and heart.
This marks another meaningful step for Project M.A.R.S. , continuing our journey of self-sufficiency, resilience, and community learning. Stay tuned for our next Life Is Easy Workshop 3.0! Upcoming 14 Nov Talk & 15-17 Nov workshop.
