LARGE ENERGY USAGE FAMILY HOME

It is really important to size your system correctly when choosing to go off grid, it is not as simple as just “adding more” later. This is why we will ask you a series of questions before providing you with a quote to ensure your system is sized correctly. We do not believe in asking you to list every appliance you will use within the home because we feel this is restrictive and unattainable long term. All our systems come with three days autonomy built into them for added protection bad weather.

In some cases lithium can be a practical solution for off grid customers, generally we prefer to use Gel Acid Batteries and there are a few reasons for this. All our systems are built with three days autonomy built into them for added protection in times of bad weather, to do this with Lithium can become costly and soon run upwards of $60,000. At present lithium also can not compete with surge outputs of power and is limited to 5 kW’s output currently  the Sonnechien allow for 15 kW’s of surge power. If Lithium is the way you want to go, call us to arrange a customised quote and we can assess your energy needs and see if lithium is a practical solution.

With new home builds and off grid systems we try to be flexible and work with you and your time frame. In some cases when you are in a remote location your builders may require power on site in order to progress with your build. If this is not the case and the system is going on the home and not a corresponding shed, then ideally we would install before any gyp-rock is put up and existing electrical wires can be easily accessed. It is important to remember that even though your batteries are installed inside a contained enclosure they still need to be located inside a weather proof location to help prolong the life of the batteries. We work with you and your time frame when ever possible.