This off grid solar system in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales supplies the essential power needs of a remote household.
The system was installed as a practical alternative to mains electricity, with the nearest grid connection more than five kilometres from the property.
Northern Rivers Off Grid Solar System
The system supports refrigeration, lighting, kitchen appliances, washing machine, computers, entertainment equipment, power tools and other household loads.
It was designed to provide dependable stand alone power in a location where extending the mains network was not practical.
Automatic Generator Support
The Outback inverter charger automatically detects when the generator is available and transfers the household load from the inverter to the generator.
While the generator is operating, the inverter charger also recharges the battery bank.
The Outback inverter charger can provide up to 5750 watts of surge power to start water pumps, fridges, freezers and power tools.
System Components
- Suntech 250 watt solar panels
- Outback FlexMax 60 amp MPPT solar charger
- Outback 3 kW and 42 amp inverter charger
- 24 x 700 amp hour Sonnenschein sealed gel deep cycle batteries
- Automatic generator support
The system combines solar generation, battery storage and generator backup to provide reliable household power in a remote location.
Reliable Power for a Remote Household
The battery bank provides stored energy for household use when solar production is low.
The inverter, charger and battery system work together to keep essential appliances operating while reducing reliance on the generator.
This setup gives the owners a practical and dependable alternative to extending mains electricity over several kilometres.
Talk To Us About Your Off Grid System
Every remote property has different power requirements, available solar access and grid connection costs. We can help design an off grid system around your household loads, battery storage and generator backup needs.