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    Your Off-Grid Journey Roadmap

    Going off-grid can be overwhelming. Follow our proven 6-step process to success.

    1. Assess Location

    Use our Calculator to analyze solar, wind, and water potential.

    2. Calculate Needs

    Audit your energy usage to size your system correctly.

    3. Choose Systems

    Select the right mix of Solar, Wind, and Hydro.

    4. Get Equipment

    Source reliable components from trusted suppliers.

    5. Permits & Legal

    Navigate zoning laws and building codes.

    6. Build & Install

    Follow step-by-step installation guides.

    Complete Energy Solutions

    From solar panels to wind turbines, we provide everything you need for energy independence

    95% Efficient

    Solar PV Systems

    $15,000 - $50,000

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    Wind Turbines

    $10,000 - $30,000

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    90% Efficient

    Micro-Hydro

    $8,000 - $25,000

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    88% Efficient

    Battery Storage

    $5,000 - $20,000

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    Ultimate Resource Library

    Everything you need to plan, build, and maintain your off-grid lifestyle

    Solar Panel Guide

    Comprehensive guide and tools for solar panel guide

    DIY Solar Installs

    Comprehensive guide and tools for diy solar installs

    Wind Turbine Calculator

    Comprehensive guide and tools for wind turbine calculator

    Battery Storage

    Comprehensive guide and tools for battery storage

    Battery Maintenance Checklist

    Comprehensive guide and tools for battery maintenance checklist

    Energy Audit Tools

    Comprehensive guide and tools for energy audit tools

    Field Builds & Success Stories

    Real-world systems proving it works

    Earthship Ironbank, South Australia — rammed earth sustainable home
    Photo: Earthship Ironbank
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    Earthship Ironbank

    South Australia

    Council Approved
    100% Rainwater

    Australia's first council-approved Earthship. Proved tyre architecture meets strict building codes. Maintains ~21°C year-round without AC using thermal mass.

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    Illustration of a tiny house on a road-registered trailer on a lush Currumbin Valley property, QLD
    Illustration — not the actual property
    Re

    Removed Tiny House

    Currumbin, QLD

    Legal Parking
    Lithium AC

    Solved the #1 tiny house hurdle: legal parking. Built on a road-registerable heavy-duty trailer with residential insulation and steel frames to resist termites.

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    Illustration of an off-grid Bendigo property with ground solar array, evacuated tubes and large water cistern
    Illustration — not the actual property
    Jo

    John C. Daley

    Bendigo, Australia

    8kW Solar
    LiFePO4

    4 years fully off-grid. Uses evacuated tube hot water and a massive cistern. Proves standard residential comfort is possible with correctly sized LiFePO4 storage.

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    Illustration of a low-cost roundwood tiny home in Welsh woodland
    Illustration — not the actual property
    Wa

    Wales Forest School

    Wales, UK

    Low Cost
    Wood Heat

    Built an off-grid tiny home for £18,000 to escape mortgage traps. Highlights wood burners and simple living over high-tech complexity.

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    Illustration of a northern Canadian off-grid homestead with cabin, food forest rows, solar and wind turbine
    Illustration — not the actual property
    No

    Northern Canada Permaculture

    Northern Canada

    Microgrid
    Food Forest

    Family with two children living off-grid with solar/wind microgrid. Transformed 13 acres into a food forest despite short summers.

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    Off-Grid Calculator

    Calculate your energy needs, costs, and savings based on your location

    Location Analysis

    Enter your location to get real-time environmental data

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    Wind Potential
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    5 kW
    m²
    m²

    Off-Grid Potential

    Estimated performance based on local data

    Annual Solar Generation

    - kWh

    Total Water Harvest Potential

    - Liters/yr

    Catchment: - L

    Suggested tank: 22,500 L

    Demand coverage: -

    Wind Energy Potential

    Low Wind kWh/yr

    Avg speed 0 km/h (need >14 km/h)

    Food Production Potential

    Feeds ~6 People

    Based on 850m² allocated land

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    Estimated System Cost$10,070
    Panels13 × 400W
    Panel cost$2,340
    Inverter (offgrid)$2,250
    BOS (mount/wire/etc.)$5,480
    Est. Annual Savings$0
    Payback Period- years

    Enter location to see analysis.

    Recommended Gear

    Based on your project specs
    Best Seller
    EF ECOFLOW 400W Portable Solar Panel
    Solar Panels

    EF ECOFLOW 400W Portable Solar Panel

    400W foldable portable solar panel with adjustable kickstand case.

    (4.5)
    A$1,099.00
    Best Seller
    Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 30A (Bluetooth)
    Charge Controllers

    Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 30A (Bluetooth)

    MPPT solar charge controller with Bluetooth for monitoring and configuration.

    (4.8)
    A$215.25
    Renogy 48V 50Ah LiFePO4 Battery (Self-Heating)
    Battery Storage

    Renogy 48V 50Ah LiFePO4 Battery (Self-Heating)

    48V LiFePO4 battery with integrated BMS and self-heating feature.

    No reviews yet
    A$1,038.99

    Off-Grid Equipment Shop

    Top-rated equipment for your self-reliant lifestyle

    Best Seller
    EF ECOFLOW 400W Portable Solar Panel
    Solar Panels

    EF ECOFLOW 400W Portable Solar Panel

    400W foldable portable solar panel with adjustable kickstand case.

    (4.5)
    A$1,099.00
    Best Seller
    Victron Energy SmartShunt 500A (Bluetooth)
    Battery Monitoring

    Victron Energy SmartShunt 500A (Bluetooth)

    Bluetooth battery shunt monitor for accurate state-of-charge tracking.

    (4.7)
    A$114.74
    Victron MultiPlus 24/3000/70-16 Inverter Charger
    Inverters

    Victron MultiPlus 24/3000/70-16 Inverter Charger

    Professional 24V inverter/charger with PowerAssist. Seamless transfer switch for hybrid systems.

    (4.9)
    A$2,150.00
    Best Seller
    Nature's Head Self Contained Composting Toilet
    Waste Management

    Nature's Head Self Contained Composting Toilet

    Waterless composting toilet with urine diverter, ideal for cabins and RVs.

    (4.8)
    A$1,650.00

    Battery Maintenance

    Don't let your batteries die early. Use our comprehensive annual checklist to ensure safety, longevity, and peak performance.

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    Checklist
    Safety

    New Resources

    Explore our latest tools and insights for off-grid living

    Tech Matrix

    Comprehensive comparison of off-grid technologies. Analyze suitability, ROI, and DIY difficulty for water and energy systems.

    Interactive Table
    ROI Calculator
    Climate Data

    AI Insights

    Discover the future of off-grid living. Learn about symbiotic technologies, the DIY revolution, and regional adaptability.

    Deep Dive
    Future Tech
    Sustainability

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    Site Planner

    Drop a pin on your block. Detect the roof, lay out panels, trace every litre of runoff.

    763 Free Guides

    Practitioner-written articles on power, water, food, shelter and the paperwork between.

    AU Gear Shop

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