Selecting your Off-Grid equipment

Selecting your Off-Grid equipment

Not sure where to start when looking at off-grid power equipment?  This short summary introduces the key concepts and equipment of stand-alone power systems.  Where to install solar panels and what to keep in mind, what type of battery storage is best suited to my needs, why do I need a 5kVA inverter/charger opposed to a 3kVA?  Thorough research and load profiling should be completed to ensure your experience living off-grid the grid is a positive one.

Build Solar Now Accepts Crypto Currency Payments

Build Solar is proud and excited to be the first solar and battery equipment reseller to offer payment for our products and services via crypto currencies.  We accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, or USD Coin via coinbase commerce payment system.  Simply follow the steps below when checking out your order and it will be processed via your preferred crypto payment currency.

Build Solar Now Accepts Crypto Currency Payments
2V VRLA Lead-Acid Battery Charge Set Points

2V VRLA Lead-Acid Battery Charge Set Points

The installation of a new set of VRLA Lead-acid batteries (of any brand or type of battery) it is very important to program the correct charging parameters of the equipment that will be connected to the batteries.  Solar equipment such as Solar MPPT Charge Controllers, Chargers and Inverter/Chargers setpoints are critical to ensuring the battery bank will perform to its optimal level and prolong their useable life. 

Service, Warranty and Refunds

Service and Warranty Please always consult a product’s user manual prior to commencing any servicing. The manufacturer's manuals contain all the n...
Service, Warranty and Refunds
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Buildsolar.com.au provide product and sales support? What are order processing and shipping timeframes? What is your shipping cost? How can ...

Energy and Power Fundamentals

With all the different terms used to describe electricity and electrical equipment, we thought a quick summary of the basics of off-grid equipment...
Energy and Power Fundamentals
The dangers and responsibilities when working with electrical equipment

The dangers and responsibilities when working with electrical equipment

Installing off-grid solar and battery equipment can be dangerous.  Please read the dangers associated with wiring and operating the equipment sold on Build Solar, and understand your responsibilities when purchasing from Build Solar.