Location: Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand
Solar package: Weekend Warrior Kit
When Alec from Kerikeri first purchased his Weekend Warrior Kit from GridFree, off-grid solar looked a little different. With just two solar panels and a bank of big batteries, his original system was already exceeding expectations in his remote Northland location.
Years later, Alec has upgraded to a newer Weekend Warrior system with more solar panels, a bigger inverter, and lithium batteries. And as he puts it, the difference is “NEXT LEVEL.”
A Weekend Warrior that went above and beyond
Alec was among the early customers to purchase the Weekend Warrior Kit, back when the system came with just two solar panels and traditional batteries.
Despite its modest size by today's standards, the system delivered more than Alec had hoped for, exceeding both the specifications he had read about and his own expectations for life in a remote part of Northland.
As time went on, Alec decided it was time for an upgrade. His newer Weekend Warrior Kit brought more solar generation, a larger inverter and modern lithium battery storage, taking his off-grid setup to the next level.
Support that makes all the difference
Like any electrical system, off-grid solar can occasionally run into unexpected problems. Recently, a fault with Alec's water pump caused damage to his inverter, leaving him needing technical assistance to get everything back up and running.
That's when the GridFree team stepped in.
Zed and the technical team worked to resolve the issue and arrange a quick turnaround for Alec's damaged unit. With the inverter sorted, Alec was back up and running again.
For Alec, the experience reinforced something just as important as choosing the right solar equipment: having a knowledgeable team behind you when you need help.
Alec's advice for anyone considering off-grid solar
Having been a GridFree customer for many years, Alec has experienced first-hand how the technology has evolved and what a difference good support can make.
His recommendation to anyone researching an off-grid solar system is simple: get in touch with the team, share what you want to achieve, and talk through your options.
As Alec puts it:
“If you are researching what to buy just call them with your wishlist, you'll be convinced.”
We're incredibly grateful to Alec for sticking with GridFree over the years and for sharing his experience. It's great to hear that his upgraded Weekend Warrior is delivering the goods, and that our team could help get him back up and running when he needed us.
Thinking about going off-grid? Explore our off-grid solar packages or get in touch with the GridFree team to find a setup that suits your needs.