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Off-Grid Solar Basics for Going GridFree in NZ - 102

Thinking of going off the grid with solar energy? We’ve created this complete guide to help you! Off grid living means you have no connection to the electric utility’s distribution...

Series vs Parallel Wiring for Off Grid Solar

In this blog, we will talk about the differences between parallel and series connections, and how they are can be applied in an off-grid setup.

What is the Best Inverter for Off-Grid Solar?

The inverter is one of the four essential components in an off-grid solar system. The sole purpose of an inverter is to convert the Direct Current (DC) power that comes...

PWM vs MPPT Charge Controllers: Which one should you choose?

A charge controller is an essential component of every off-grid Solar system, as it protects the battery from overcharging and optimises the energy coming from the solar panels. Because it...

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...

Why are Off-Grid Solar Quotes So High? (and Why They Don't Need to Be)

Off-grid solar quotes are so high because they’re designed to work on even the lowest sunlight hour days. But they don’t need to be. A simple change in your habits...

What Is Battery Cycle Life And Depth Of Discharge

Depth of Discharge is how much energy is discharged from the battery before it is charged to 100% again. A common measurement is battery cycle life, at 50% D.O.D (Depth...

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