Portfolio - AA Solar

Nissan Elgrand Solar Upgrade

Posted on March 26, 2024 (March 26, 2024) by Nicki Smith

Our customer recently purchased a Nissan Elgrand 2005 model with a 120Ah battery charged by the alternator when the engine is running and a 1000W inverter. They approached us because they wished to add a Starlink system and two computers at night and were concerned they would not have enough power to support the additional…

Mobile Tradie Power Station

Posted on March 26, 2024 (March 26, 2024) by Nicki Smith

Wildfire Maintenance carries out a wide range of maintenance work, including fencing, decking, plastering, painting, exterior repairs, and washing from Auckland to Wellsford. They were looking for additional power to charge LED strip lights for evening work, three power tool batteries each day, a microwave, a toastie machine, and, on occasion, a coffee machine. Jaynee…

Kaipara Off-Grid Ground Mounted System

Posted on February 28, 2024 (February 28, 2024) by Nicki Smith

Grid power was not a viable option for this remote tiny home. Instead, our client opted for a combination of solar power battery storage and generator. We conducted an in-depth review of our client’s needs and specified a 3.6kW solar system with a 14.2kWh battery bank providing 12.78kWh of usable energy capacity. The tiny home…

Battery and Solar Charge Controller Replacement

Posted on February 28, 2024 (February 28, 2024) by Nicki Smith

We replaced a battery bank for our Maungoturoto customer. We specified, sourced and installed the new battery bank and solar charge controller. We installed 24 AA Champion OPzV2 1,000Ah Tubular Plate Gel Batteries and a Studer MPPT VarioString Controller to support his 24 x 250W JA Ground mounted solar panels. Completely revitalising his solar system….

Off-Grid 2V Gel Batteries

Posted on February 28, 2024 (February 28, 2024) by Nicki Smith

Our client enjoyed 15 years of excellent performance from their lead acid batteries and a 5kWh inverter. But their time had come to a natural end. Given the high capacity needed, we specified 24 2V 800Ah Gel Batteries. Gel Batteries are a fantastic off-grid option because: We specified, sourced and installed the new batteries. Specifically…

Off-Grid Residential Tilt Frame

Posted on February 27, 2024 (February 28, 2024) by Nicki Smith

Our client was having issues with an existing off-grid solar system installed by a different solar company that was not meeting their needs. They came to us looking for a new system they could rely on. Our Solar Engineers undertook a comprehensive needs assessment and recommended a tilt frame off-grid solar system with a backup…

Off-Grid Ground Mounted Two Bedroom Tiny Home

Posted on February 26, 2024 (February 26, 2024) by Nicki Smith

AA Solar installed an off-grid solar system to support a two-bedroom tiny home purchased from Cocoon Tiny Homes. The tiny home’s roof was 10.6x3m with a 3-degree mono pitch facing north, with a chimney in the middle. Initially, we were going to install a roof-mounted system; however, after a review of high wind risks, we…

Geraldine’s Tiny Home Solar System

Posted on March 28, 2022 (March 28, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Geraldine was referred to AA Solar by a friend who is a current AA Solar customer. Geraldine’s Tiny Home Solar System will provide an off-grid power source to support her living in her tiny home year-round. Our solar specialist developed a Bespoke solar system for Geraldine based on her energy need, site, and roof space…

Battery Ready Solar System

Posted on March 3, 2022 (March 3, 2022) by Nicki Smith

AA Solar installed this hybrid battery ready solar system for Shannon to support his busy family’s daytime power needs and his Crypto Mining hobby. Including two inverters one supporting Grid-Tied solar energy and a Hybrid Inverter to support the addition of batteries and EV cars in the future. Specific Product Installed: 25 x 455W Solar…

Jenkins Caravan Solar Upgrade

Posted on January 19, 2022 (January 19, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Trevor Jenkins was looking for a Caravan Solar Upgrade to run all his appliances without running out of power because his existing battery was not holding its charge. He had a gas fridge, gas heater, water pump, LED lights, 12V TV (He ran the TV for less than 2 hours a night) and no inverter….

Storage Boost

Posted on November 30, 2021 (November 30, 2021) by Nicki Smith

Neal was seeking additional battery storage for this stunning trailer. Love how neatly the battery has been installed and how easy it is to access. Specifically, we installed: AA Champion AGM Deep Cycle Battery, 12V 130Amp Tracer AN 20A Solar Charge Controller…

Mobile Photography Studio

Posted on November 29, 2021 (November 29, 2021) by Nicki Smith

Brian was looking to turn his RV into a Mobile Photography Studio. He owns the highly successful “Chilli Pepper Studio” a photographer and videographer who travels all over New Zealand for commercial projects, Fashion shoots and Weddings. Brian approached AA Solar to design and install a solar solution suitable to support his RV that he…

Supersized Solar Convenience and Lifestyle

Posted on November 16, 2021 (November 16, 2021) by Nicki Smith

When Hugh approached AA Solar convenience and lifestyle were at the forefront of his mind. To ensure he had the power needed to support all the conveniences of home and his favourite holiday activity. …

Warkworth Couple RV Solar Panels

Posted on November 9, 2021 (November 10, 2021) by Nicki Smith

By installing a solar panel to support an existing battery bank and inverter, we were able to give this Warkworth Couple a cost effective, convenient mobile power source. No more worrying about where to stop to recharge the battery….

Caravannex Solar Mobile Architecture

Posted on September 27, 2021 (August 17, 2022) by Nicki Smith

It is freeing to be off the grid, it is one of the best features of the Caravannex…

The Pacific Climate Change Centre

Posted on July 15, 2021 (October 3, 2022) by Nicki Smith

AA Solar provides a wealth of services to the Commercial Sector, including Monitoring, Uninterrupted Power Supply, and Installations. The Pacific Climate Change Centre The Pacific Climate Change Centre (pictured above) was the first medium-scale distributed generation plant installed in Samoa. AA Solar was involved with the local Electric Power Cooperation (EPC) and Pacific Electrix in…

Remote Communications

Posted on July 15, 2021 (October 3, 2022) by Nicki Smith

AA Solar is a preferred supplier to New Zealand’s Wireless Internet Service Providers. Ensuring remote locations remain connected with phone and internet communications reliably and cost-effectively. Project Zero – Rural Broadband Remote Radio Tower PV Systems AA Solar designed and supplied complete remote PV power systems and components for, to date, 61 rural broadband sites….

Residential

Posted on July 15, 2021 (November 29, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Over 30 years designing and installing off-grid, hybrid and grid-tied solutions for the residential market….

Community Spaces

Posted on July 15, 2021 (July 15, 2021) by Nicki Smith

We design, specify, source, and install solar and batteries for Marae’s and community centres…

Industrial Solar

Posted on July 15, 2021 (October 3, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Specify, design, build and install solar and battery solutions for signage, lighting, camera’s, gates and lighthouses…

Agriculture

Posted on July 15, 2021 (October 3, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Water pumps, gates, wifi repeaters and buildings…

RV, Caravans and Buses

Posted on July 15, 2021 (July 15, 2021) by Nicki Smith

Parts, Kitsets and installations…

Tiny Homes

Posted on July 13, 2021 (July 15, 2021) by Nicki Smith

We support the tiny home market with products, kitsets and full-service design, specify, source and installation….

Julie’s Tiny Home Solar Kitset

Posted on July 1, 2021 (March 15, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Julie’s Tiny Home Solar Kitset began as a chat with our Solar Engineer Jot via ichat on our website about system requirements for a bathroom cabin and a sleepout cabin both with different energy loads. Jot worked with Julie to specify a bespoke Off-Grid solar kitset to meet her specific power needs. Julie was looking…

Debbie’s Off-Grid Tiny Home

Posted on July 1, 2021 (July 22, 2021) by Nicki Smith

Debbie’s Off-Grid Tiny Home sits high on the hill above Pokeno. With no easy access to power and a long term plan to stay at this new location, she was encouraged by her builder to contact AA Solar and discuss her Off-Grid options. We installed 7 x 410W solar panels and lithium battery storage. Which…

Rowe RV Solar Upgrade

Posted on June 29, 2021 (June 29, 2021) by Nicki Smith

The Rowe’s asked us to upgrade their current system to give them more power and enable them to freedom camp. So we installed: 410W Solar Panels, LCD Battery Computer, and a Solar Charge Controller Which provided additional energy and improved monitoring….

Dyke’s Solar Storage Upgrade

Posted on June 29, 2021 (June 29, 2021) by Nicki Smith

Tony and Shirley Dyke had an existing solar system on their RV but were looking for more energy storage. So we installed an AA Champion 12V 195Ah AGM Deep Cycle Battery….

Murray’s Caravan Solar Installation

Posted on June 28, 2021 (June 29, 2021) by Nicki Smith

It was an absolute pleasure to support the Murray’s with their first solar installation. Now they are able to go Freedom Camping and explore this beautiful country of ours. We installed 150W Solar Panel, AA Champion AGM Deep Cycle Battery 6V 260Ah, Battery Computer Votronic LCD, Tracer 321AN MPPT 30amp Solar Charge Controller, 80L Dometic…

First Timer’s RV Solar Install

Posted on June 28, 2021 (June 29, 2021) by Nicki Smith

A lovely couple were looking to install solar for the first time in their RV. We installed a 240W Solar Panel, Votronic Battery Monitor, C6V286 AA Champion Deep Cycle Battery, IP350-12 IPower Sinewave Inverter….

Hendra Caravan Solar Installation

Posted on June 28, 2021 (July 22, 2021) by Nicki Smith

Hendra Caravan Solar Installation by AA Solar was a first-time solar installation, with the primary objective to give Hendra’s more energy. We installed Solar Panel 330W, Tracer 3210AN MPPT 30amp Solar Charge Controller 12/24V, C6V390 AA Champion AGM Deep Cycle Battery 6V 390Ah, Votronic LCD Battery Computer….