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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.

Not sure how much power you need for your off-grid build or to power your weekend escapes? Learn more about each of our DIY off-grid solar power kits to see which best fits your needs to go GridFree in NZ.

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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 get the most out of your solar kit
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How to get the most out of your solar kit
An off grid solar kit is a significant investment, and with some careful planning and attention, you can maximise its output and longevity.
GridFree Kit Installation Instructions 2022 + 2023
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GridFree Kit Installation Instructions 2022 + 2023
You can download a copy of the instructions for your kit on this page - they include the instructions for installing the panels as well as the wiring diagrams. If you have a non-standard kit and ne...
Should I get a generator or a bigger kit? Or both?
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Should I get a generator or a bigger kit? Or both?
When planning out your off-grid power needs, it's important to consider how your power needs, usage, and generation will change across the year. Specifically, it's important to consider what these ...
A Quick Guide to the Weekend Warrior Kit
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A Quick Guide to the Weekend Warrior Kit
Weekend warriors, find the power you need to take to go off-grid and get away from the city. With our Weekend Warrior campervan solar panel kit, NZ is yours to explore. Learn how to install solar p...
A Quick Guide to the Starter Kit
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A Quick Guide to the Starter Kit
The Starter Kit has been discontinued and we will no longer be accepting orders for this kit. The next kit size up is the Weekend Warrior Kit, click here to view it.  We will continue to provide su...
A Quick Guide to the Lifestyle Kit
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A Quick Guide to the Lifestyle Kit
When choosing where to build on your lifestyle block, getting solar power for off grid living with a GridFree Lifestyle Kit means you don’t have to be constrained by the costs of getting grid power...
A Quick Guide to the Freedom Kit
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A Quick Guide to the Freedom Kit
Building your life off-grid starts with the right power solution. The GridFree Freedom Kit is one of our bigger off grid solar power systems, and it's our most popular kit for small families living...
A Quick Guide to the Bach Kit
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A Quick Guide to the Bach Kit
Is it time to build a bach on your patch of land? Or, transform a bus into a house on wheels? Stop worrying about power with our GridFree Bach Kit, the perfect small solar system for a cabin or bus. 
Quick Guide to the Tiny House Solar Kit
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Quick Guide to the Tiny House Solar Kit
Making the move to a tiny house means something different to everyone. For our customers, it’s the freedom to find a patch of land and not be dictated by a grid connection. You decide where to go a...
Expanding a GridFree Solar Power Kit
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Expanding a GridFree Solar Power Kit
As we come into winter, you may not be getting the same amount of power out of your kit as you did in summer, so you might be considering expanding your solar power system, either by adding additio...
How to Choose your Solar Panel Mount
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How to Choose your Solar Panel Mount
While our Starter and Weekend Warrior Kits come with Z-brackets, our Tiny House, Bach, Freedom, and Lifestyle Kits come with your choice of roof or ground mount, and you can also opt for the corrug...

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