See how customers install solar power kits from GridFree, and read all their stories about off grid living in NZ. Whether it's a tiny home, cabin in the bush, architectural masterpiece, or even a glamping business, living off the grid looks different to everyone, and our kits can support all those different journeys.
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Solar power for us means more time, more flexibility, it takes the struggle out of off-grid life.
We can focus on the good things!
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George's Housebus in Dunedin
After much online research I decided the guys at Gridfree NZ were my best choice so I called them up to discuss my project and decided the Bach Kit with Lithium upgrade would be the best fit for my...
Giveaway 2023 - Sarah and Tim
"Having this new GridFree Bach Kit installed, it's exciting cuz we're going to be having ice blocks tomorrow straight out of our freezer! That's pretty cool, and we can we can put meat in there and...
Wayne's Bach Kit
We love the kit, it’s saved us hundreds of dollars on not having to buy petrol for the generator now,it was such an easy diy install, the instructions so easy to follow,a big heads up to anyon...
Thomas' Cabins in Greymouth
I am beyond thrilled with the whole experience! Setting up my Bach Kit was a breeze with an electrician of course, and the level of support I received from their team was absolutely top-notch. If y...
Sarah's Off Grid Tiny
The Bach Kit is running great, runs everything in our tiny house no problems. So far never been under 60% and on that day I did a couple loads of washing and it was overcast.
Tony's Bach Kit in the BOP
We actually just installed it all last weekend, it was no problem at all. We have livened up the cabin we are building and everything seems to work well!
Josh and Jo's Family Cabin
Off-grid living means being free. I feel like our freedom is something that we've taken for granted for so long now.
Stephen and Jill's Music Studio
"Easy to install, powers everything we need, and makes us independent of Power companies...how good is that!!"
Nicola's Honey House
The kit is running 5 LED lights, 4 powerpoints and at the moment a fridge freezer, a honey extractor and power tools to finish off the inside furnishings of the honey house.
Eleanor's Tiny Home
I bought a batch kit from Gridfree and when I had a problem with it failing to charge properly I was very pleased to find that they offered a very attentive after sales service.
Kokako Outpost
We have a weekend warrior kit and a bach kit. Installed the bach kit over the holiday break, great instructions and easy to follow. The weekender has been amazing, easily powers our tiny home."
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