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Support that lasts a lifetime

We custom-design every solar system we install to meet our customers' current and future needs while maximising product performance and warranties.

When specifying, we look not just at power and storage needs but also the ease of use and the monitoring of performance. Our highly skilled Solar Engineers are dedicated to handling projects of all sizes, from complete installations to simple panel changeouts.

As a custom business, we handle the design, specifications, sourcing, installation and warranties for the perfect solar system for your needs. With 30 years of experience, you can trust us to provide ongoing support for years to come.

AA Solar offers a free specification service exclusively for existing and new customers.

Free Specification Service

We offer a comprehensive specification service for those looking to purchase from AA Solar and we ship parts or configured kitsets anywhere in NZ. We can complete a consultation over the phone at 09 886 5266 or via webchat and then ship the product directly to you or your local installer.

Product Breadth

AA Solar stocks the perfect range of solar panels and other equipment, including batteries, inverters/chargers, monitoring, and complete do-it-yourself solar kits perfect for the RV and marine market. We have personally tried and tested every product we sell and are confident that it will offer years of hassle-free use when installed and used as specified.

RV & Marine Specification Process

When specifying a solar system for camping or marine use there are few basic elements to work through, including:

Size of the berth or boat
The number of people using the camper/boat at the same time
How long each camping/boating trip is likely to be
The distance and frequency of travel
Location: freedom camping, holiday park, southland or northland
Time of year: summer only, spring through autumn, year-round

Calculating the Electrical Load

The best place to start is to add up all the electrical loads to size the battery bank and solar. This power formula is handy: POWER (WATTS)= VOLTAGE X AMPS By understanding the entire load and the likely usage of each device, you can design a system that will give you the right amount of capacity and power.

For instance:

LED Lights = 20W/12V = 1.6A x 5 hours per night = 8AH Compressor
Fridge/Freezer avg = 20W/12V = 1.6A x 12 hrs per night = x 19.2AH
TV = 45W/12V = 3.75A x 5 hrs per night = 18.75AH
Water pump = 20W/12V = 1.6A x 1hr per day = 1.6AH

Total Amp Hours consumed = 47.55AH or rounded up to 50AH

Simplifying the Product Selection Process

Before travelling to Silverdale to meet our technicians, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation service with a qualified solar engineer. Every customer’s needs differ, so we customise our consultation to suit you.

We recommend the following system components, to provide years of hassle free off-grid camping and boating:

Solar Panel(s) – To generate DC (Direct Current) electricity from sunlight
Solar Controller(s) – to take DC from the panel(s) and charge your battery bank.
Battery Bank (1 or more batteries) – stores DC electricity.
Battery Monitor – To monitor your battery usage and remaining capacity.
Inverter -To convert DC battery power to AC power for small devices and loads.

Can I figure out if I have picked the right parts for the project?

We offer a range of options to support product selection, such as a web chat to talk to one of our Solar Engineers or call us. We can do an in-depth assessment over the phone or put the products in your shopping cart that you believe are right and tick the box to get us to check your order before shipment. We will give you a call and ensure that the selected parts will fit your purpose.

How does shipping and installation work?

We ship within one business day of receipt of order anywhere in NZ. If you would like us to arrange installation, please tick the installation box at check out and we will call you to provide a quote for installation or direct you to a local installer.

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FAQ

How do I Get My NZMCA Discount?

All NZMCA members are eligible for a 5% discount on all products and services. Provide proof of your membership when paying for your installation.

How do I get my trade Discount?

We give trade discounts to businesses who make regular purchases of our products. Existing Trade Customers simply go to “Account” enter your email address then select “Set A New Password”. Once your password is set you can shop online and automatically receive your agreed trade discounts.