Off-Grid Solar System

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…

What You Need to Know About Adding Solar to your Tiny Home or Shed

Posted on October 5, 2022 (October 5, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Adding solar power to your Tiny Home or Shed is a clever choice for providing low-cost renewable energy for the next twenty-plus years. Solar is low maintenance, generates no carbon emissions, and saves money on your electricity connection and monthly power bills. Pricing varies depending on what you want to power and when. If you’re…

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…

Tiny Home Solar Systems

Posted on March 23, 2022 (March 23, 2022) by Nicki Smith

With the cost of living rising and more people seeking to live simpler, more energy-efficient lives, the benefits of Tiny Home Living are apparent to us all, as are the benefits of Tiny Home Solar Systems. A well designed Solar System enables Tiny Homeowners to power their homes without being connected to the grid. Giving…

Pylontech Batteries and Accessories

Posted on February 22, 2022 (February 22, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Pylontech Lithium Batteries and Accessories are the latest Home Energy Storage Systems ideal for residential, tiny homes, business and industrial use. AA Solar stock Pylontech batteries, communications hub, cabinets, brackets and cables….

Give Your Tiny Home Or Sleepout a Solar Boost

Posted on February 15, 2022 (February 15, 2022) by Nicki Smith

Solar and Batteries are great options for Tiny Homes, Sleep outs and Man Caves. Ensuring you have affordable power in remote and hard to reach locations….

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…