Off-grid solar: New England and North West
Off Grid Solar for New England and the North West
Off grid solar for Tamworth, Gunnedah and Narrabri areas. Custom systems and PowerPack kits, designed and installed by HV Solar. Call 02 4017 1181.
The New England and North West is farming country: broad plains, cropping and grazing land, and rural homes that can be many kilometres from the nearest powerline. For these properties, off-grid solar is a practical way to get dependable power.
HV Solar designs and installs off-grid systems for properties around Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri and the surrounding districts. Our own team does the design and installation, with no subcontractors. For the general guide to how systems work and what they cost, see our main NSW off-grid guide.
Power for plains and farms
Out on the plains, the nearest connection point can be a long way off. Off-grid solar gives you power for the house, sheds, bores and pumps without paying to extend the network. Whether you are on a cropping property near Gunnedah, grazing country around Narrabri or a rural home out of Tamworth, the starting point is the same: what do you need to run, and when?
We design for how you really use power, including big loads like water pumps and workshop machinery. We'll talk about your plans too. If you expect to add a shed, a pump or another dwelling, it is far easier to allow for that now.
Heat and the sun
This part of NSW gets strong sun and hot summers, which is good for solar production. Heat is hard on equipment though, so we think carefully about ventilation and where batteries and inverters sit, so they stay as cool as practical. Dust and heat can shorten the life of equipment that isn't looked after, so placement, shade and airflow are part of the design. We keep it practical.
Summer air conditioning is often the biggest load on a rural home, so we plan for it. If you are comparing a few quotes, ask each company what is included, and who will do the work. All our design and installation is in-house.
Outages and backup
Rural power lines can be long, and outages can last a while after storms. For some people, off-grid is attractive not just for new properties but as a way to stop depending on a long, exposed line. For some owners the appeal is straightforward independence. For others, it is about having a dependable system that doesn't rely on a stretched network.
A generator is often part of the plan as backup for long cloudy spells, and we'll discuss whether it suits you. Whatever your reason, we'll be honest about what suits you, including when a smaller or simpler system is enough.
What it costs and how to start
Custom off-grid systems typically cost $20,000 to $65,000, and PowerPack kits start from $10,570. Finance is available through HandyPay Green Loans. For smaller needs, a PowerPack kit is a pre-programmed Victron Energy system, designed and built in Australia and ready to install. Larger farm loads usually suit custom design.
Use our free online Off-Grid Solar Calculator for a first idea of size, then call HV Solar on 02 4017 1181. 4 to 6 weeks from consultation to commissioning is typical. All systems include remote monitoring, so we can look after your system from a distance.
Recent off-grid install
Near Narrabri: 16.1kW off-grid system with 48kWh of batteries
A recent off-grid install in the North West: 16.1kW of Jinko 475W panels, a 15kVa Victron MultiPlus-II, a Victron 450/100 SmartSolar MPPT, a 10kW Fronius inverter and 48kWh of Pylontech US5000B batteries, designed and installed by our own team.
Recent off-grid install
North of Tamworth: 24.7kW off-grid system with 48kWh of batteries
A recent off-grid install in the New England and North West: 24.7kW of Jinko 475W panels, a 16kW Deye inverter and 48kWh of Pylontech US5000B batteries, designed and installed by our own team.
Recent off-grid install
Near Armidale: 15.6kW off-grid system with 61.4kWh of Deye batteries
A recent off-grid install in the New England: 15.6kW of Jinko panels, a 12kW Deye inverter and 61.4kWh of Deye batteries, designed and installed by our own team.
Recent off-grid install
Grawin (Lightning Ridge opal fields): 10.4kW off-grid system with 19.2kWh of batteries
A remote off-grid install on the opal fields near Lightning Ridge: 10.4kW of Jinko panels, a 10kW Fronius inverter, a 10kVa Victron MultiPlus, a Victron 250/100 MPPT and 19.2kWh of Pylontech US5000B lithium batteries, designed and installed by our own team.
What matters for off-grid in New England and North West
Wide-open farmland
Distances to the grid can be long, so connection quotes are often high, which makes off-grid worth comparing.
Hot summers
Cooling is often the biggest load, so we plan the inverter and battery size around summer demand and keep equipment ventilated.
Long power lines
Where homes are at the end of a long line, outages can last, and some owners value having their own supply.
Why HV Solar
What you get with every job
- Design and install done by our own team, never subcontracted
- SAA accredited, NECA certified and Master Electricians member
- Victron and Deye systems with quality batteries
- Remote monitoring and genuine aftercare
- Finance through HandyPay Green Loans
- Honest advice, no hard sell
FAQ
Off-grid solar in New England and North West: common questions
Do you service Tamworth, Gunnedah and Narrabri?+
Yes. HV Solar services all of NSW for off-grid, including the New England and North West.
Can I run air conditioning off-grid?+
Yes, if the system is designed for it. Air conditioning is a big load, so it needs to be included in the sizing from the start.
Is off-grid worth it if the power line is nearby?+
It depends on the connection quote and what you pay for supply. Compare the full cost of connecting with an off-grid quote. We're happy to talk through it.
What does it cost?+
Custom systems typically cost $20,000 to $65,000. PowerPack kits start from $10,570.
How long does it take?+
4 to 6 weeks from consultation to commissioning is typical.
Off-grid solar in New England and North West?
No hard sell, no jargon. Just honest advice and a quote built around your usage and budget.