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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.

Installing your own off-grid solar power kit? Find tips and perspectives to think about how you go about your set-up.

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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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Effects of Shadow on Solar Panels
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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...
How to configure the Growatt WIFI-F monitoring device on your phone
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How to configure the Growatt WIFI-F monitoring device on your phone
Step by step guide to configuring your Growatt WIFI-F module.
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...
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 assemble Solar (PV/MC4) connections
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How to assemble Solar (PV/MC4) connections
How to assemble Solar (PV/MC4) connections
Configuring your Growatt 5kW ES Hybrid Inverter for Generator Input
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Configuring your Growatt 5kW ES Hybrid Inverter for Generator Input
How to change Manual and Auto Start Generator settings on your Growatt 5kW ES Hybrid Inverter
Cable Connections
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Cable Connections
There are a few different connectors between different components in our kits, so here a couple tips and tricks to make sure everything is done correctly.
Tilting your panels to maximise solar energy absorption
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Tilting your panels to maximise solar energy absorption
We have had a few questions from customers about how best to tilt their solar panels to optimise their solar energy collection, so we've put together a simple diagram and some information to help y...
How to Position Your Solar Panels
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How to Position Your Solar Panels
The positioning of your off-grid solar system is important, as it determines the amount of solar energy you can harvest. Understanding the basics of solar geometry will help you increase your solar...
VIDEO: How to Install Off-Grid Solar on your Caravan/Motorhome
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VIDEO: How to Install Off-Grid Solar on your Caravan/Motorhome
In this video, Ethan will take you through the process of installing a complete off-grid solar power system on your caravan, motorhome, or campervan.  Using the RV mount kit, this install will wor...
VIDEO: How to Install Off-Grid Solar on your Cabin/Bach
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VIDEO: How to Install Off-Grid Solar on your Cabin/Bach
In this video, Ethan will take you step-by-step through the process of installing an off-grid solar power system on your Cabin, Bach, or other stationary dwelling.  With full instructions for ever...
DIY Solar Power Safety Tips
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DIY Solar Power Safety Tips
Installing your own Photovoltaic Power system is not that difficult, and with a few simple precautions you can make it even easier. Working with any kind of electricity carries with it a certain ri...

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