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The Retreat Pro
$24,500.00 NZD $24,500.00 NZD
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Array Size
Array Size

6.4 - 9.6kW

Battery capacity
Battery capacity

20 - 30kWh

Inverter size
Inverter size

8000W (Low-Frequency Inverter)

Generator compatibility
Generator compatibility

Yes - Manual, Autostart & Scheduling Supported

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The Retreat Pro

The Retreat Kit is your ultimate off-grid energy solution, designed to help you create the perfect off-grid retreat in New Zealand. As one of our largest off-grid solar systems, it delivers ample power to meet all the needs of your home. Equipped with a high-performance hybrid inverter/charger and reliable Lithium batteries as standard (electrician required for installation), the Retreat Kit is built to support larger families, even in the most remote locations. Whether you’re seeking sustainability, independence, or peace of mind, this system has you covered.

Looking for an even easier solution? Check out Our Solar Nest all-in-one cabinet solutions.

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What Can I Power?

Here is an example of some of the main loads our customers typically power with this system.

If you would like a more detailed understanding of your energy needs get in touch with us for a recommendation or get ahead by checking out our knowledge base. Here are some recommended articles to get started with:

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Small Appliances

Small Appliances

LED Lights, Phone chargers, laptops etc...

Kitchen Appliances

Kitchen Appliances

Kettle, Toaster, Slow cooker, stove top etc...

Fridge Freezer & Larger Chest Freezer

Fridge Freezer & Larger Chest Freezer

<350kWh/year each

Larger On Demand Water Pumps

Larger On Demand Water Pumps

<2400W

Washing Machine

Washing Machine

Short cold washes recommended

Small Heat Pump

Small Heat Pump

Run on timer

The Retreat Pro

Includes everything you need to get up and running.

On top of the main components our packages include all the solar cables, battery cables, solar mounts, DC breakers and isolators that you need for our gear.

We do not supply anything that is installation specific such as AC cabling, conduit, earthing cable etc. So please get in touch if you had any questions about package contents.

Lithium:
Solar Panel Array Size : 6.4 kW
Generation in 3 Peak Sun Hours : 19.2 kWh
Number of MPPT Trackers: 2

Total Storage : 20.16 kWh
Usable Storage : 16.128 kWh
Nominal Voltage : 48 V

Inverter Continuous Rating : 6500 W
Inverter Rating 30min : 8000 W
Inverter Peak Rating : 24000 W

Ultimate:
Solar Panel Array Size : 9.6 kW
Generation in 3 Peak Sun Hours : 28.8 kWh
Number of MPPT Trackers: 2

Total Storage : 30.24 kWh
Usable Storage : 24.192 kWh
Nominal Voltage : 48 V

Inverter Continuous Rating : 6500 W
Inverter Rating 30min : 8000 W
Inverter Peak Rating : 24000 W

The Retreat Pro Lithium:

The Retreat Pro Ultimate:

Lithium Battery Upgrades:
This type of lithium battery is highly expandable (up to 160 batteries) but consideration must be made for racking and correct cabling.
Battery upgrades should be done within 6 months of purchasing to avoid significant age differences. Warranties are affected if upgrading outside this range.

Solar Panel Upgrades:
We recommend a maximum of 24 panels on this controller. For further expansion, additional controllers can be wired in parallel.
This controller has 2 MPPT inputs. This is great for expandability as both arrays are completely independent so they can be of different size, facing or panel type to each other.

For all options please get in touch with the team for advice and a discount on your upgrade parts.

TW Tier 1 Solar panel:
25 year material / 30 year performance warranty

TBB Matrix II Hybrid Inverter series:
Standard 4 yrs, NOVA registered: +1 (5 yrs)

TBB E4 Monitoring Series:
Standard 4 yrs, NOVA registered: +1 (5 yrs)

TBB ES100II Lithium Battery Series:
Standard 7 yrs, NOVA registered +3 (10 yrs)

Gridfree 12V200Ah Lead Acid GEL battery:
Standard 3 yr limited warranty on 50% Depth of Discharge

*TBB Nova online portal registration required within six (6) months of installation completion. Subject to continuous online presence
*Only original owner of product at initial installation site is eligible for warranty coverage, unauthorised resale and installation will void warranty.

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Our manuals

We have custom made manuals for our off-grid solutions.

Our manuals are especially made for each solution. The Instructional Manual contains step-by-step instructions for setting up your system, while our User Manual contains a guide for ongoing operation and maintenance.

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