See how customers install solar power kits from GridFree, and read all their stories about off grid living in NZ. Whether it's a tiny home, cabin in the bush, architectural masterpiece, or even a glamping business, living off the grid looks different to everyone, and our kits can support all those different journeys.
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Solar power for us means more time, more flexibility, it takes the struggle out of off-grid life.
We can focus on the good things!
Story Spotlight: Bach Kit Giveaway
Sarah and Tim
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Giveaway 2023 - Sarah and Tim
"Having this new GridFree Bach Kit installed, it's exciting cuz we're going to be having ice blocks tomorrow straight out of our freezer! That's pretty cool, and we can we can put meat in there and...
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Tania's Weekend Warrior
Going well. Running a small fridge, rangehood, extractor fan, kettle, toaster and lights. For our remote cabin we are hoping to rent out.
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Wayne's Bach Kit
We love the kit, it’s saved us hundreds of dollars on not having to buy petrol for the generator now,it was such an easy diy install, the instructions so easy to follow,a big heads up to anyon...
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Thomas' Cabins in Greymouth
I am beyond thrilled with the whole experience! Setting up my Bach Kit was a breeze with an electrician of course, and the level of support I received from their team was absolutely top-notch. If y...
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Sarah's Off Grid Tiny
The Bach Kit is running great, runs everything in our tiny house no problems. So far never been under 60% and on that day I did a couple loads of washing and it was overcast.
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Micki and Craig's Backup Solar
We love our Gridfree system as the peace of mind is comforting. The easy install instructions were a doddle too. Thanks Gridfree!
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Tracey's Freedom Kit in Waikato
Happy so far! I got my kit set up a few months ago, it is running my cabin while I have my relocatable house set up. Running a 600 litre fridge freezer, Wi-Fi 9v lights, small smart tv, microwave, ...
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Tony's Bach Kit in the BOP
We actually just installed it all last weekend, it was no problem at all. We have livened up the cabin we are building and everything seems to work well!
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Ian's Home in Auckland
The kit is working well for us. We had a few teething issues with panel location early on but since sorting that we have had no issues. There have been times through winter when I wish we had got t...
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Stephen and Jill's Music Studio
"Easy to install, powers everything we need, and makes us independent of Power companies...how good is that!!"
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Wendy and Brett's Cabin
"I’m very happy with the GridFree kit. It easily runs a fridge, lights, waterpump, power tools etc."
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