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One thing customers are never told when getting a quote for off-grid solar?
What they can do to lower the cost. We believe this is a massive disservice to a customer.
Why are Off-Grid Quotes so High?
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How to choose a backup generator
A generator is a key part of any off grid setup. If you run into a set of rainy days with no solar generation or you just use too much power, you'll need something to use as a backup.
Top Tips from Off-Gridders
Our Facebook group, GridFree NZ, is full of off-gridders with plenty of knowledge about all the different areas of off-gridding, so we pulled together some of their advice to help you on your journey!
GridFree Kit Installation Instructions 2022 + 2023
You can download a copy of the instructions for your kit on this page - they include the instructions for installing the panels as well as the wiring diagrams. If you have a non-standard kit and ne...
How to Set Up the Growatt ARK Battery Hub
Need to set up your Growatt ARK battery hub? This episode of Billy's Workshop takes you through the whole process step-by-step for a hassle-free install.
How to run a washing machine/dishwasher on solar
You may have seen our larger kits listing a washing machine or dishwasher in the What Can This Kit Run? section - much like with running anything on solar, there's a couple things to keep in mind t...
How to choose your off grid battery storage size
Start by asking what you plan to run, not how many batteries you need to go off the grid. The standard three bedroom household will likely require 8-12. The more you intend to live like a person on...
Configuring your Growatt 5kW ES Hybrid Inverter for Generator Input
How to change Manual and Auto Start Generator settings on your Growatt 5kW ES Hybrid Inverter
Cable Connections
There are a few different connectors between different components in our kits, so here a couple tips and tricks to make sure everything is done correctly.
How to Choose your Solar Panel Mount
While our Starter and Weekend Warrior Kits come with Z-brackets, our Tiny House, Bach, Freedom, and Lifestyle Kits come with your choice of roof or ground mount, and you can also opt for the corrug...
Tilting your panels to maximise solar energy absorption
We have had a few questions from customers about how best to tilt their solar panels to optimise their solar energy collection, so we've put together a simple diagram and some information to help y...
How to Position Your Solar Panels
The positioning of your off-grid solar system is important, as it determines the amount of solar energy you can harvest. Understanding the basics of solar geometry will help you increase your solar...
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