Services
Off-Grid Solar
Plenty of properties around the Northern Rivers sit a long way from the grid, or on a connection that costs a fortune to extend and still drops out. A well-designed off-grid system takes that problem off the table by running your property on its own solar, storage and, where needed, a backup generator.
Off-grid is not the same as bolting a battery onto a normal solar system. It has to carry your whole load through cloudy stretches and peak demand without a grid to fall back on, so the design has to be right. Nathan is accredited in standalone power system design and install, which is exactly the ticket this work calls for.
We design around how you actually live on the property, build in sensible backup, and set the system up so it looks after itself day to day with monitoring you can check from anywhere.
What we cover
- ✓Standalone power system design by an accredited installer
- ✓Solar, storage and backup sized to carry your full load
- ✓Generator integration where a backup source is needed
- ✓Systems built for cloudy stretches and seasonal demand, not just good days
- ✓Remote monitoring so you can keep an eye on the property
- ✓Hybrid grid-plus-battery option where a connection already exists
Why locals choose us
Rural and remote blocks are normal across the Northern Rivers hinterland. We design off-grid systems for real local properties, not showroom conditions.
Common questions
Can I run a whole property off-grid?
Yes, with the right design. We size the solar, storage and backup to carry your full load, including the heavy items like pumps, hot water and workshop gear, so you are not left short.
What happens during a long cloudy stretch?
A good off-grid design allows for poor weather with extra storage and, where it makes sense, a backup generator that steps in automatically so you never run flat.
I have a grid connection. Is a hybrid system an option?
Yes. A hybrid setup keeps your grid connection while giving you battery backup and a lot of independence. We can talk through whether full off-grid or hybrid suits your property better.
Where we work
Solar and electrical across the Northern Rivers
An overview of the areas we service across the Northern Rivers, Clarence Valley, and Inland Tablelands.
- Grafton
- Yamba
- Maclean
- Iluka
- Ulmarra
- Coutts Crossing
- Woodenbong
- Drake
- Tenterfield
- Glen Innes
- Tabulam
- Urbenville
- Bonalbo
Not sure if we cover you? We travel further than this list. Get in touch.