What can this kit run in a day?
With 2760W of panels in this solar package and a 3000W inverter, the Freedom Kit is capable of running a lot of appliances. In peak summer New Zealand typically gets 6-8 sunlight hours, which equals roughly 19,320Wh of generated power, and in winter you normally get 3-4 sunlight hours. Below is a calculation of how much you can run if you generate 8,280Wh (~3 sunlight hours). This list is a guide to what you might run in the course of a day, but can be swapped out to suit your needs, (within the daily Watt hour estimations). We do not recommend using solar for heating or cooking applications.
240W Lighting
6 hours a day (1,440Wh)
50W Fan
4 hours a day (200Wh)
2000W Coffee Maker
10 Minutes (300Wh)
20W Wireless Router
24 hours a day (480Wh)
600W Water Pump
2 hours a day (1200Wh)
2000W Microwave
20 Minutes (600Wh)
Efficient Fridge/Freezer
24 hours a day (1000Wh)
60W Laptop
12 hours a day (720Wh)
60W Cordless Tool Charger
12 hours a day (720Wh)
100W Television
4 hours a day (400Wh)
25W Phone Charger
12 hours a day (300Wh)
375L Chest Freezer
24 hours a day (460Wh)
1800W Kettle
10 Minutes (270Wh)
2000W 4 Slice Toaster
12 Minutes (200Wh)
500W Washing Machine
Four Times a Week Average (250Wh)
240W Lighting
6hrs/day (1,440Wh)
50W Fan
4hrs/day (200Wh)
2000W Coffee Maker
10 Mins (300Wh)
20W Wireless Router
24hrs/day (480Wh)
600W Water Pump
2hrs/day (1200Wh)
2000W Microwave
20 Mins (600Wh)
Efficient Fridge/Freezer
24hrs/day (1000Wh)
60W Laptop
12hrs/day (720Wh)
60W Power Tool Charger
12hrs/day (720Wh)
100W Television
4hrs/day (400Wh)
25W Phone Charger
12hrs/day (300Wh)
375L Chest Freezer
24hrs/day (460Wh)
1800W Kettle
10 Mins (270Wh)
2000W Toaster
12 Mins (200Wh)
500W Washing Machine
4x/week avg (250Wh)
Customers using the Freedom Kit Solar Package
Kit Contents
Downloads
- Trina 345W PERC Mono Half-Cell Datasheet
- GridFree 200Ah 12V Deep Cycle Battery Datasheet
- EPEVER 3000W Inverter Datasheet
- EPEVER 100A Controller Manual
- Installation Instructions + Wiring Diagram
- Installation Instructions + Wiring Diagram - Hybrid
- Chiko Roof Mount Installation Instructions
- Chiko Ground Mount Installation Instructions
- EPEVER Upower 5kVa Hybrid Inverter Manual
Hybrid Inverter or Standalone Inverter?
Hybrid
The hybrid inverter is an all in one unit. It combines a solar MPPT charge controller, an inverter and a battery charger all in one unit.
- Electrician required for installation of hybrid unit
- Installation cost is greater
- Allows Grid or generator input
- The 5kW hybrid requires at least a 7kVA Generator
Standalone
The standalone inverter, is an inverter that does not have a built-in charger. It does have a standard house wall outlet socket.
- Can be installed completely DIY
- Less expensive
- Installation is simpler
- You will need a separate battery charger to charge batteries from a generator
All Hardware Included
This kit is a complete solar package that comes with everything you need to get up and running - including all the cables, crimp connections, circuit breakers, and mounting hardware. We also offer the tools required if you wish to make any changes or alterations to the base kit, and a number of related accessories. We also offer an upgrade to have everything pre-installed in a lockable cabinet!
This kit comes with a choice between a 8 panel ground mount and a 8 panel roof mount. We use the highest quality Chiko equipment for our mount kits.
Depending on your setup you may need to buy conduit to run the wire through, which is not included in the kit, as this will vary for every install.
Equipment We Trust
We supply our kits with EPEVER charge controllers and inverters, which can be connected to a WiFi or bluetooth module for more detailed configuration and monitoring. The inverter comes with a universal wall outlet, so it doesn't have to be wired into a switch board.
Trina Perc Mono solar panels are our panel of choice. They use the latest technology to ensure their panels are as efficient as possible, meaning they produce 330W+ from a size where most panels only produce 270W at the best of times.
All our kits come with our 200Ah 12V battery, specifically designed for solar usage - no trickle charging needed. We are so confident in this battery we offer our warranty based on a 50% Depth of Discharge (DoD), while most companies only warranty a 20% DoD.