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Going off-grid? Learn more with our off grid resources specially for New Zealand - videos and blog posts that talk through your solar power FAQs, installation questions, and more about our off-grid solar power kits too.

So you’ve got off-grid solar powering your home, read more and learn about the batteries that store the energy.

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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.

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How to Look After Off Grid Solar Batteries
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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!
How to Read Gel Battery Voltage
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How to Read Gel Battery Voltage
A common mistake new solar users will make with our kits is reading your Gel battery charge using the bars or percentage on screen, and misinterpreting charging voltage vs resting.
How to Set Up the Growatt ARK Battery Hub
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How to Set Up the Growatt ARK Battery Hub
Need to set up your Growatt ARK battery hub? This episode of Billy's Workshop takes you through the whole process step-by-step for a hassle-free install.
How to choose your off grid battery storage size
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How to choose your off grid battery storage size
Start by asking what you plan to run, not how many batteries you need to go off the grid. The standard three bedroom household will likely require 8-12. The more you intend to live like a person on...
Q+A: All about Batteries: What is the Best Deep Cycle Battery for Solar?
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Q+A: All about Batteries: What is the Best Deep Cycle Battery for Solar?
What is the best battery for off-grid solar? Wondering what is the best battery for off-grid solar? Our standard 200Ah Gel Deep Cycle Battery is a workhorse that is popular with our customers and ...
Q+A: In a Complete Off Grid Solar System with Batteries, How Many Batteries Do I Need to Go Off the Grid?
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Q+A: In a Complete Off Grid Solar System with Batteries, How Many Batteries Do I Need to Go Off the Grid?
How many batteries do I need to go off-grid in New Zealand? Start by asking what you plan to run, not how many batteries you need to go off the grid. The standard three bedroom household will like...
Introducing the Growatt ARK Modular Lithium Battery
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Introducing the Growatt ARK Modular Lithium Battery
New from Growatt, a global leader of solar energy solutions, comes the ARK modular Lithium battery – a cobalt-free LiFePO4 battery that continue to improve the newest generation of solar technology...
Why is my inverter shutting off due to "battery low voltage"?
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Why is my inverter shutting off due to "battery low voltage"?
Both our standard inverter and hybrid inverter/chargers have low voltage protections. In a hybrid inverter, you may get warning about "battery low voltage" or "battery over-discharge", and in a sta...
Why Aren't Lithium-Iron Batteries Standard?
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Why Aren't Lithium-Iron Batteries Standard?
Without question, lithium-iron batteries present some distinct advantages that other types of batteries don’t offer - but we still have lead acid batteries as the default in our kits. 
lead carbon battery - best batteries for off grid solar
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Off-Grid Solar Batteries: Lead Acid vs Lithium
When it comes to setting up your own off-grid solar system, there are typically two solutions to the question of how to store all that energy: Lithium Ion, and Sealed Lead-Acid. Each presenting a m...
How to Use and Maintain Deep Cycle Solar Batteries
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How to Use and Maintain Deep Cycle Solar Batteries
We get a lot of customers asking us for guidance on how to use and maintain their batteries to get the most life out of them. With the help of our battery manufacturer, Oliter, we’ve put together ...
What Battery Is Best For Off-Grid Solar?
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What Battery Is Best For Off-Grid Solar?
There are a lot of battery options on the market now for off-grid solar. It can be confusing about what options are best, especially with new technology being offered and confusing marketing tactics.

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