Our customer recently purchased a Nissan Elgrand 2005 model with a 120Ah battery charged by the alternator when the engine is running and a 1000W inverter.    They approached us because they wished to add a Starlink system and two computers at night and were concerned they would not have enough power to support the additional loads. We Installed: Lithium 12V 100Ah Smart Battery 350W Solar Panel XTRA Series MPPT Solar Charge Controller IPT 500-12 IPT Sinewave Inverter “Theo was of great help. Over the phone, we discussed my needs and all possible solutions with the system I al ..read more

Wildfire Maintenance carries out a wide range of maintenance work, including fencing, decking, plastering, painting, exterior repairs, and washing from Auckland to Wellsford. They were looking for additional power to charge LED strip lights for evening work, three power tool batteries each day, a microwave, a toastie machine, and, on occasion, a coffee machine. Jaynee designed a bespoke solar system for their work van, incorporating an existing 150W Solar panel they had previously purchased from AA Solar.  Wildfire selected AA Solar because they said we offered the best solution for the ..read more

Grid power was not a viable option for this remote tiny home. Instead, our client opted for a combination of solar power battery storage and generator.  We conducted an in-depth review of our client’s needs and specified a 3.6kW solar system with a 14.2kWh battery bank providing 12.78kWh of usable energy capacity. The tiny home had a single-level tin roof and a shed to house electrical equipment; the tin roof was not large enough to hold the necessary solar panels, so we designed a ground-mounted system angled to maximise solar production.  We also worked closely with the Tiny Home ..read more

We replaced a battery bank for our Maungoturoto customer.  We specified, sourced and installed the new battery bank and solar charge controller.  We installed 24 AA Champion OPzV2 1,000Ah Tubular Plate Gel Batteries and a Studer MPPT VarioString Controller to support his 24 x 250W JA Ground mounted solar panels.  Completely revitalising his solar system. Benefits of OPzV 2V Tubular Gel Batteries: Highly reliable Stable performance 20+ years of design life Compact Superior performance Suitable for harsh environments The post Battery and Solar Charge Controller Replacement appe ..read more

Our client enjoyed 15 years of excellent performance from their lead acid batteries and a 5kWh inverter.  But their time had come to a natural end.  Given the high capacity needed, we specified 24 2V 800Ah Gel Batteries. Gel Batteries are a fantastic off-grid option because: Highly reliable Stable performance 20+ years of design life Compact Superior performance Suitable for harsh environments We specified, sourced and installed the new batteries. Specifically we installed OPzV 2V Tubular Gel Batteries. The post Off-Grid 2V Gel Batteries appeared first on AA Solar ..read more

Our client was having issues with an existing off-grid solar system installed by a different solar company that was not meeting their needs.   They came to us looking for a new system they could rely on. Our Solar Engineers undertook a comprehensive needs assessment and recommended a tilt frame off-grid solar system with a backup generator. They loved that we were responsive and could book the installation immediately, returning them to full power.   What we installed: 9 x 455W PERC Half Cell 4 x Pylontech US2000C Lithium Battery Indoor server cabinet Victron Multiplus-II 48/5 ..read more

AA Solar installed an off-grid solar system to support a two-bedroom tiny home purchased from Cocoon Tiny Homes.  The tiny home’s roof was 10.6x3m with a 3-degree mono pitch facing north, with a chimney in the middle.  Initially, we were going to install a roof-mounted system; however, after a review of high wind risks, we switched gears and developed a ground-mounted solution, backing onto a shed of added wind protection.  The ground-mounted system was a great option to generate the power Annette and her teenage daughter needed. This decision enabled us to install eight 455W ..read more

Our lucky installation team travelled to Fiji to install a hybrid system.  Fiji has very high power costs (almost $1kWh), plus there is the risk of outages from cyclones. This makes a hybrid system a great option to deliver savings and resiliency. What makes AA Solar unique is that we are product agnostic, and our solar engineers are given the authority to specify the best products for every customer.    For this customer, we installed: Thirty 455W Panels Solar T-BAT H5.8 battery Solax X3-Hybrid-10.0D, Three-Phase Hybrid Inverter Solar panel mounting system Protection equipmen ..read more

AA Solar and Shape Energy are committed to helping homeowners and businesses transition to sustainable energy solutions. Working together provides a comprehensive end-to-end wrap-around service from initial design, installation, and maintenance throughout the system’s life, including backup generators, precision monitoring, and ongoing support and advice. We offer a range of benefits to our customers, including a free customer specification service for new and existing systems, comprehensive monitoring and servicing options, and claims support. Our partnership offers a wide range of solutions ..read more

Let’s take a deep dive into AGM Deep Cycle Batteries. When picking batteries for 6V & 12V systems and appliances, the choice usually comes down to AGM deep-cycle batteries.  AGM batteries are the go-to option for motorhomes, boats, and devices that need to run over long periods, such as portable fridges, light kits, inverters, etc. What is an AGM Deep Cycle Battery? AGM is an abbreviation for “Absorbed Glass Mat”.  In other words, AGM deep cycle batteries are built differently from the standard wet, gel or flooded battery.  The presence of a chemical component, usually sulf ..read more