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Essential power · Off-Grid stand-alone power system
For lower-use homes and holiday homes. A simple solar battery system that runs the house while you're there and keeps base loads going while you're away, with no grid connection to pay for.
10 - 19 kWh
Efficient Dwellings
Holiday Homes
Features
Essential basic Off-Grid
solar system features
Built from industry-leading components and engineered for the Australian climate, the Essential Power system is designed to deliver dependable, everyday power you can rely on for years to come.
Pre-programmed and fully automated “set & forget” operation designed to run seamlessly with minimal user input, delivering reliable performance, optimised energy management, and hassle-free everyday use.
With hundreds of successful installations across Australia, the Essential Power system has a proven track record of powering holiday homes and efficient dwellings reliably in remote locations.
Quality componentry and smart system design mean routine servicing is minimal, so you can spend less time thinking about your power system and more time enjoying it.
Every system is installed to Australian safety and compliance standards, with protective enclosures, circuit protection, and certified components throughout.
Local and remote system monitoring lets you (and our team) keep an eye on performance, so issues can be identified and addressed before they affect your power supply.
Fast & Flexible Off-Grid Systems
Pre-built, pre-wired and custom-programmed for fast installation, with flexible solar panel mounting options and optional generator backup for reliable off-grid power.
Pre-built and pre-wired for fast installation
Custom-designed for your power needs
Roof or ground-mounted solar panel options
Optional automated generator backup
Primary System Components
Primary system components are carefully selected and configured based on your site requirements, energy needs, and installation conditions.
5kW – 10kW battery inverter/charger output power
Tailored AC-coupled or DC-coupled solar PV
Tailored LFP lithium-ion battery capacity (expandable)
Add an automated backup generator
Power Sources
Depending on what’s best suited to your site, needs and circumstances, the system will utilise any combination of:
Solar panels
micro-hydro
fuel generators
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Configuration
Essential Off-Grid power system configuration
All Essential power systems are pre-built and tested in-house for quality assurance and speedy installation onsite.
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Solar modules
Convert light into power
(AC Coupled Config) Solar inverter
Converts DC power from solar into usable AC power
(DC Coupled Config) Charge Controller
Feeds DC power safely to the batteries
Batteries
Store power generated.
Inverter Charger
Converts and moves power through the system.
Fuel Generator
Provides backup power when needed
Switchboard
Distributes power safely across circuits
House Appliances
Uses stored energy for daily living
Specifications
Essential power Off-Gridsolar system specifications
Our off-grid power systems have highly advanced inverter and charger technology. We will install one or more solar inverters with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) as well as batteries that are suitable for off-grid use.
| Specification | System Specifications |
|---|---|
| Energy Usage Range | 10 – 19 kWh / day |
| Power Output | 4000W – 8000W (continuous) / 5000W – 8000W (30mins) |
| Surge Capacity | 9000W – 18000W |
| Configuration | AC-coupled or DC-coupled |
| Unit Connection | Fixed / Hard-wired |
| Monitoring | Local System Monitoring and Remote System Monitoring (network connection reqd) |
| Off-Grid Battery Selection | Options starting from 8kWh Lithium-ion (and other compatible technology options) |
| Power Input Range | AC-coupled: 5kW – 10kW DC-coupled: 5kW – 10kW Max Generator: 11.5kW – 23kW |
| Power Input Options | Solar PV modules Micro-Hydro Fuel generators |
| Specification | System Specifications |
|---|---|
| Energy Usage Range | 10 – 19 kWh / day |
| Power Output | 4000W – 8000W (continuous) / 5000W – 8000W (30mins) |
| Surge Capacity | 9000W – 18000W |
| Configuration | AC-coupled or DC-coupled |
| Unit Connection | Fixed / Hard-wired |
| Monitoring | Local System Monitoring and Remote System Monitoring (network connection reqd) |
| Off-Grid Battery Selection | Options starting from 8kWh Lithium-ion (and other compatible technology options) |
| Power Input Range | AC-coupled: 5kW – 10kW DC-coupled: 5kW – 10kW Max Generator: 11.5kW – 23kW |
| Power Input Options | Solar PV modules Micro-Hydro Fuel generators |
Case studies
Essential power Off-Gridsystem case studies
Odonata Foundation Ranger Office
Odonata Foundation needed a small off-grid solar system to power the Rangers Office, which was mostly used during the day.
One Off-Grid Property, Two Off-Grid Homes
Robert & Sue had their original system installed with us in March 2015, and when they decided to build another home on the same property they contacted us to provide a new off-grid system to power it.
Peaceful Off-Grid Beach House
Because mains power wasn’t within the vicinity, it would have been extremely expensive to connect to the property. The customer was also very keen to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
Costing & Rebates
Essential power Off-Grid stand-alone
power system costing
Essential off-grid solar battery system installed from $24,000
Our stand-alone power systems are tailored to meet your unique needs and costs vary depending on your requirements.
System prices are provided as a guide only. These are starting prices that assume a standard installation with all necessary infrastructure and site preparations taken account of by the customer.
Rebates
Federal government rebates exist for eligible applicants, ranging from $1,700 – $30,000 depending on how much renewable energy is included in the final system. full rebate info
Renewable Energy Fraction
Maximising your renewable energy sources will minimise ongoing generator costs.
Equipment Placement
For sites that do not have a suitable enclosure to house our AdaptUnit then the EnergyBox might be required at an additional cost.
Load profile
Essential power system load profile
To accurately design your ideal off-grid solar system and provide you with a quote, we need to understand your property’s power usage.
We do this by asking you to complete an Energy Load Profile in which you list all the appliances and utilities that use power with an estimate of their usage amount. Once this is completed, we can recommend the best system design and size for you.
Next steps
Start your Off-Grid project
Step 1
Contact
Contact our friendly and experienced team or fill out our Request A Quote form to give us the information we need to start the process.
Step 2
Assess
We assess your energy requirements and discuss your motivations for getting battery storage, to figure out what’s right for you.
Step 3
Design
We design systems to suit your usage, your objectives, and your site requirements.
Step 4
Quote
You receive your quote options and system performance data for your property.
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Off-Grid Energy made it very easy to go off-grid for our electricity needs. Mark and Nathan are awesome!
Will
Canberra Region, ACT
Why choose Off-Grid energy
The Off-Grid energy advantages
Off-Grid Energy Experience
Installing battery storage isn't as simple as installing plain solar. Our head technician has been designing off-grid systems since 2002, and our core team has been working with battery systems since 2006.
Quality Components
Installing a solar battery storage system is a long-term investment you rely on every day. With varying quality standards, we never compromise, sourcing only the best components for trouble-free performance.
Expert Design
Inferior off-grid systems can deliver unreliable power and short system life due to poor sizing, mismatched equipment, and unsafe installation. Our experts help avoid these issues.
Happy Customers
We have hundreds of happy battery storage customers across Australia. When you ask us for a customer reference, we can provide someone with an off-grid system just like yours.
A Bright Future
We provide off-grid power system installations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, supported by our nationwide network from South Australia.
Integrity
We understand the responsibility of providing reliable power, and being available 24/7 to troubleshoot. We value honesty and integrity in our staff, and always strive to exceed expectations.
Endorsed, Certified & Awarded
Our work is recognised by leading industry bodies and accreditation schemes, giving you confidence that your system is installed to the highest Australian standards.
Installing battery storage isn't as simple as installing plain solar. Our head technician has been designing off-grid systems since 2002, and our core team has been working with battery systems since 2006.
Installing a solar battery storage system is a long-term investment you rely on every day. With varying quality standards, we never compromise, sourcing only the best components for trouble-free performance.
Inferior off-grid systems can deliver unreliable power and short system life due to poor sizing, mismatched equipment, and unsafe installation. Our experts help avoid these issues.
We have hundreds of happy battery storage customers across Australia. When you ask us for a customer reference, we can provide someone with an off-grid system just like yours.
We provide off-grid power system installations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, supported by our nationwide network from South Australia.
We understand the responsibility of providing reliable power, and being available 24/7 to troubleshoot. We value honesty and integrity in our staff, and always strive to exceed expectations.
Our work is recognised by leading industry bodies and accreditation schemes, giving you confidence that your system is installed to the highest Australian standards.
System sizes
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Off-Grid
20-49 kWh
Complete Power System
Homes, Farms, Stations, Small Businesses
Off-Grid
4 - 9kWh
Shed Power System
Man Cave, Live-In Shed, Workshop, Tiny Home
Off-Grid
50+ kWh
Comprehensive Power System
Large Homes and Properties, Accommodation, Communities
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