Comparing Our Off-Grid Solar Power Kits
On this page, you can compare the key specs of these kits at a glance - if you're familiar with the more technical elements, this can help you get the best idea of which one best suits your needs. If you're not so technical, jump over to each kit's page to see what your usage could look like, and feel free to get in touch to chat about your options with an expert.
If you need more power than any of the below kitsets can provide, please get in touch to talk about custom options. Read more here.
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| The Weekend Warrior Kit $4,200.00 |
The Tiny House Kit $6,000.00 |
The Bach Kit $7,500.00 |
The Freedom Kit $13,000.00 |
The Lifestyle Kit $19,800.00 |
Tui Solar Nest | All-In-One Cabinet Solution $22,000.00 |
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Best For |
Campervans, Weekend Getaways |
Tiny Houses, Campervans, Buses, mainly daytime use |
Full-time living for 1-2 adults, cabins, house-buses |
Full-time living for 2 adults + kids, homesteads |
Full-time family living, lifestyle blocks |
Lifestyle blocks, easier installation, longevity |
| Est. Solar Output Per Day | 2x 385-395W |
4x 385-395W |
4x 385-395W |
8x 385-395W |
12x 385-395W |
12x 385-395W |
| Gel Battery Storage | 2x 12V 200Ah |
2x 12V 200Ah |
4x 12V 200Ah |
8x 12V 200Ah |
12x 12V 200Ah |
N/A |
| Lithium Battery Storage | N/A |
N/A |
2x 48V 53Ah |
4x 48V 53Ah |
8x 48V 53Ah |
2x 5kWh (4kWh Usable each), can upgrade to 15 or 20kWh |
| Standalone Inverter | 2000W Continuous, |
2000W Continuous, 4000W Surge |
3000W Continuous, |
3000W Continuous, |
N/A |
N/A |
| Hybrid Inverter | 2000W Continuous, |
2000W Continuous, 4000W Surge |
5000W Continuous, |
5000W Continuous, |
5000W Continuous, |
Inverter Charger, 4000W Continuous, 10000W Surge |
| Expand after install?** | No |
No |
Up to 8 panels and 8 batteries |
Up to 12 panels and 12 batteries |
Continuously expandable*** |
Up to 4x batteries, can parallel 3x cabinets |
| Day One Upgrade Options | 3000W Inverter, or 3000W Hybrid Inverter† |
3000W Inverter or 3000W Hybrid Inverter† |
5000W Hybrid Inverter, Lithium Batteries |
5000W Hybrid Inverter, |
Lithium Batteries |
Additional Lithium Batteries |
| DIY^ | Except for Hybrid Inverter install, if using |
Except for Hybrid Inverter install, if using |
Except for Hybrid Inverter install, if using |
Except for Hybrid Inverter install, if using |
Except for Hybrid Inverter install |
Except for connection to switchboard |
| Mount | Z Brackets |
Choice of fixed Roof or Ground |
Choice of fixed |
Choice of fixed Roof or Ground |
Choice of fixed |
Choice of fixed Roof or Ground |
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*Kit Contents do change on occasion, mainly the solar panels - as higher wattage panels become available we upgrade the kits to include these. Wattage will always be above 345W, and we're happy to confirm our current stock at any time.
**We recommend reading this article if you think you may wish to expand an existing off grid kit from us with more solar panels or batteries.
The Lifestyle Kit requires an additional hybrid inverter wired in parallel which support up to 12 additional panels and batteries, and up to 6 total hybrid inverters can be installed.
The Standard Batteries offer a 3-5 year lifespan, are 60kg each, and have a 50% usable depth of discharge. Lithium offer a 10+ year lifespan, are only 30kg each, have an 80% usable depth of discharge - one lithium battery has comparable capacity to two Gel.
^Installation of all our standard off grid solar kits can be done fully DIY in NZ , as they're all Extra Low Voltage, and the inverter has a standard 3-pin plug to allow you to easily use the generated power with a multiboard. However, an electrician is legally required if you choose to wire the standard inverter into your household switchboard, and always when wiring the hybrid inverter into your household switchboard or generator, as these both involve 240V.
†A Hybrid Inverter unit replaces the charge controller and inverter in a standard system, and allows for generator mains/input to charge your batteries without the need for a separate battery charger. It legally requires an electrician to install.
Need a little more help sizing your system and figuring out off grid solar in NZ? Check out our Off Grid Basics blog.