For Sarah and Tommo, their piece of paradise near Thames was worth pursuing. But when connecting to the grid came with a price tag of over $100,000, they knew it was time to consider another option.
Their solution? The Kea Solar Nest, a solar package that suits their needs today and gives them a solid starting point for the dream home they’re working towards.
When connecting to the grid costs a fortune
Sometimes, the cost of getting power to a property can be just as challenging as building the home itself.
For Sarah and Tommo, the power company quoted more than $100,000 to bring a power line to their section. And that was before factoring in the additional cost of running power from the connection point to their actual house site.
Rather than pour that money into a grid connection, they started looking at off-grid solar.
After exploring their options, they settled on the Kea Solar Nest. It offered a practical solution for their current circumstances, with the capacity they need to support their plans for the future.
Making do while building their dream
Right now, Sarah and Tommo are unofficially living in an old shed on their property, where they have what they need while they work towards the next chapter.
And progress is already underway.
The septic system is installed, and the concrete base for their new home is complete. The next stage will happen once they free up funds for the build.
Once that's sorted, they'll be ready to get back into it and bring their dream home to life.
Powering their own patch of paradise
Sarah and Tommo's story is a great example of how off-grid solar can open up possibilities when a traditional grid connection simply doesn't make sense.
Instead of facing a six-figure connection bill (and monthly power bills to pay in the future), they've chosen a solution that works for their property now and can support their plans as they grow.
We'll be following their journey and look forward to seeing their new home take shape. As Sarah and Tommo put it, they're living in their own little patch of paradise. And with their off-grid setup in place, they're one step closer to making that dream a reality.
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