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How to Size Your Off-Grid Solar Package for Your Home
The truth is, sizing your off-grid solar package isn’t about the size of your home or how many bedrooms you have. It’s all about how much energy you use and how...
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How to choose an off-grid solar package for your 3-bedroom home
Choosing how to size your off-grid solar package for your 3-bedroom home is easy with GridFree! We try to take the guess work out as much as possible for our...
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How to choose an off-grid solar package for your 4-bedroom home
Choosing how to size your off-grid solar package for your 4-bedroom home is easy with GridFree! We try to take the guess work out as much as possible for our...
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10 things to do to prepare for living off the grid (2025)
Are you dreaming of a life off the grid, where you can embrace self-sufficiency and reconnect with nature? If so, it's essential to know how to prepare for off-grid living....
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How to Make the Most of Your Solar Lithium Batteries
Lithium batteries have come a long way in the past few years. Prices have dropped significantly, making them more accessible than ever, and when you consider their performance and lifespan,...
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Crafty Gatherer: Handcrafted Tools for a Resilient, Off-Grid Life
There’s a lot more to living GridFree than just solar power. While solar is at the heart of independence, off-grid living also means growing food, managing waste, and using tools that...
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5 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!
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Uncovering the ins and outs of Off-Grid Wastewater with Caleb from WaterFlow, NZ
When you’re planning an off-grid lifestyle, one of the biggest challenges is something many people don’t think about straight away: what to do with wastewater. From toilets to showers and...
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Going Off-Grid: A Response to the Ongoing Cost of Living Crisis in New Zealand
With power prices in New Zealand rising faster than inflation and some rural households facing connection costs typically starting from 20K and in some cases, going above 6 digits, more...
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TBB Nova App Setup Tutorial
Step-by-Step for GridFree Solar Systems The TBB Nova app is a powerful tool that puts control and visibility of your solar system right in your hands. Whether you're using a Solar...
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Top 9 things to Consider Before Running a Holiday Rental in NZ
"With New Zealanders increasingly seeking weekend escapes and international visitors returning in greater numbers, setting up an Airbnb or short-term holiday rental on your land can become a rewarding way...
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Smart Load Management with TBB Hybrid Inverters: How to Use the Smart Port for Off-Grid Living
If you’re living off-grid, or planning to, managing your power wisely is just as important as generating it. That’s why all of our new TBB hybrid inverters and inverter/chargers (like...
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They Won an Off-Grid Solar System - Here’s Life One Year Later
In November 2024 GridFree gifted a complete solar package to Kayla, Paula and their 4 kids! You can watch the full story here.
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Off-Grid Living in New Zealand: Why More Kiwis Are Choosing Freedom, Whenua, and Self-Sufficiency
Across Aotearoa, something is shifting. More people are questioning the pace of modern life - the rising bills, the constant noise, the sense of disconnection. And quietly, deliberately, many are...
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From Caravan to Cabin to Comfort: Karen’s Off-Grid Home Transformation in Ruapehu
After years of travelling and renting, Karen built her dream off-grid home in Ruapehu with GridFree solar power. No bills, no stress, just freedom.
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Off-Grid Living in Te Mata: Building a Life Out of Necessity and Determination
For Jason and Marcia, off-grid living wasn’t a romantic dream. It was the only option. “We didn’t go off-grid to save the world,” Jason explains. “This was about surviving and...
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How Hamish Built a Passive Income Holiday Rental in NZ Native Bush
Nestled deep in a secluded pocket of regenerating native forest on New Zealand’s rugged West Coast, The Crooked Cabin offers more than just a weekend getaway, it’s a blueprint for off-grid...
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This Couple Made Off-Grid Living on 5 Hectares Surprisingly Affordable in NZ
"In a time when housing prices keep climbing and power bills bite harder than ever, one couple in the Hurunui District of New Zealand is living proof that you can...
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Tokoroa Couple Go Off The Grid for a Life of Joy and Freedom
Tucked away in Tokoroa, New Zealand, Philip and Hilary have built a life that embodies self-sufficiency, creativity, and a connection to nature.
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From Storyteller to Homesteader: Michael’s Off-Grid Dream in Raglan
For Michael, living off-grid isn’t just about his lifestyle—it’s also part of his work. As editor and publisher of On The Land magazine, he shares stories of Kiwis living self-sufficient,...
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A Life-Changing Gift for Kayla and Paula in Tokomaru Bay | GridFree Solar Kit Giveaway
"If everybody could experience this way of living, man, our world will be so healthy."
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Embracing Off-Grid Living: Michael’s Tui Solar Nest Journey
Michael’s off-grid journey is a testament to the incredible potential of renewable energy solutions like the Tui Solar Nest. Stay tuned to On the Land to follow his progress and see the...
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Resilience in Ruatoria - Rebuilding After Cyclone Gabrielle
"Post Gabrielle, we were really, really concerned with regards to another cyclone coming through. We were put at risk. Our home was put at risk. Like all the homes along the strait here. Everyone was at...
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Puketui Forest Escape in Taupo
The GridFree website provided us with all the information we needed to make a confident decision. Absolutely thrilled with our experience after having installed a different system previously from another company which was...
Read moreGift Of Freedom Program
The Gift of Freedom Program is an ongoing initiative where we’ll donate a complete off-grid solar package to a family or community project in genuine need. The best part? You can apply or nominate someone at any time of the year.
