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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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Powering Your Off-Grid Glamping Site or Airbnb Cabin with GridFree Solar in Rural New Zealand
With the growing popularity of green and sustainable living, many people with patch of land are looking to set up a glampsite or cabin powered by an off-grid solar kit, like those provided by GridF...
Beginner's Guide to Off Grid Electricity in New Zealand
Living off-grid in New Zealand means generating your own electricity and becoming self-sufficient. This guide will cover the basics of setting up an off-grid electricity system, including the diffe...
Foraging as a Way of Life + Pickled Onionweed Recipe
In my early 20s, while living in the Swiss/Italian Alps I fell headfirst into the wonderful wild world of foraging and folk herbalism. I was instantly drawn to the beautiful, scented wildflowers, w...
Living Off the Grid: 9 Surprises and Misconceptions
Thinking about going off the grid in New Zealand? We had a chat with some off-gridders to hear all about what surprised them most when they moved off grid, and what misconceptions they would like t...
What is a kilowatt hour?
If you’ve started looking into solar, kilowatt hours (kWh) is a term you’ve probably seen – but what does it mean and how do you use this term to find the right solar solution? This article will br...
Effects of Shadow on Solar Panels
Occasionally customers will call us wondering why they can’t seem to fully charge their batteries despite having plenty of sunshine - more often than not, there’s a shadow being cast on their panel...
Tips for Conserving Water Off-Grid Over Summer
With a much drier season expected this summer, it’s important to be prepared for the lack of rainfall we’ll have over the next several months, so here are some quick tips for reducing your water us...
Best Appliances for Off Grid Living
Going off the grid and trying to work out what the best appliances will be? By choosing the most efficient appliances you can cut down on your electricity use quite significantly, which will in tur...
Tips for Going Off Grid in a Tiny House
If you’ve chosen to go tiny in your off-grid journey, we’ve got a couple tips and suggestions to help with the planning!
How to Use Our Load Calculator
Here's simple explanation of what numbers to enter in the Load Calculator.
What is Solar Pumping?
Solar water pumps are usually to replace on-demand pumps such as petrol or mains pumps - saving on bills and time.
How to Look After Off Grid Solar Batteries
Batteries are a key component in all our off grid solar kits. They are also your biggest investment, so it is very important to look after them to maximise their lifespan!
More Off Grid Resources
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