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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Story of the Month: Off Grid Housebus Conversion
Dan and Kelly's Bus
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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!
Ian's Home in Auckland
The kit is working well for us. We had a few teething issues with panel location early on but since sorting that we have had no issues. There have been times through winter when I wish we had got t...
Stephen and Jill's Music Studio
"Easy to install, powers everything we need, and makes us independent of Power companies...how good is that!!"
Wendy and Brett's Cabin
"I’m very happy with the GridFree kit. It easily runs a fridge, lights, waterpump, power tools etc."
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.
Rick's Lifestyle Block
"I am Rick and together with my wife Hanlie, our five dogs and our cat, live on a lifestyle block in Central Hawke's Bay. We live on the property and being rural it is important for us to be as sel...
Lisa's Tiny House
"We have just moved to Coromandel, which we absolutely LOVE. Our electrician is arriving today hopefully to finalise everything and give us the nod!! Cannot wait. We still have the plumbers here jo...
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."
Murray's Bach in the BOP
"We are based in the Bay of Plenty and are very happy with our kit. We have the setup with two pods and the system runs all of our necessary items. 1 x fridge/freezer, 1 x freezer, laptops, pho...
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