How much battery storage do I need off-grid?
It depends on what you run overnight and through cloudy stretches. We do a load analysis of everything on site, then size the battery for your daily and seasonal loads, with a generator for the worst weeks. For scale, the two Airbnbs at Mount Jagged run on a 52 kWh battery.
Do I need a backup generator?
For most off-grid homes, yes. A generator keeps you running through long runs of poor weather. We design the generator input into the system so it can start and charge the batteries when needed.
Should I go off-grid if I already have the grid?
Usually not. If you're connected, staying on the grid with a solar battery is often better value. Off-grid makes sense where the grid doesn't reach or connecting costs too much. We'll give you an honest comparison.
Can I expand my off-grid system later?
Yes. We design systems so you can add panels or batteries as your needs grow, like the Kangaroo Island shed system that's set up for a future home.
Can you do off-grid sheds and outbuildings?
Yes. We do off-grid power for sheds, workshops, pumps and rural outbuildings, as well as full homes and short-stay accommodation.
Do you do off-grid outside Adelaide?
Yes, anywhere in South Australia, including Kangaroo Island, the Fleurieu, the Adelaide Hills, Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas, the Flinders Ranges and the South East. Read more in our guide to off-grid solar in SA.
How long does an off-grid install take?
It depends on the size of the system and the site. Our Kangaroo Island job was installed in one day. Mount Jagged, with a 22.8 kW ground mount on driven piles and underground cabling, took five days.
Who looks after it once it's in?
We do. Where the system has monitoring, we can check the data with your OK, and we handle servicing and repairs. Every install carries our lifetime workmanship warranty.
