Critical Update for Victron SmartSolar MPPT Regulators

Critical Update for Victron SmartSolar MPPT Reg...

There has been a bug detected in the firmware of Victron's new range of Bluetooth enabled SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers. This bug can lead to a hardware failure of the...

Critical Update for Victron SmartSolar MPPT Reg...

There has been a bug detected in the firmware of Victron's new range of Bluetooth enabled SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers. This bug can lead to a hardware failure of the...

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Tips and Tricks - What to do in Winter

Tips and Tricks - What to do in Winter

We are usually blessed with near perfect winters in Nimbin; cool nights and beautiful sunny days. Every so often though, we will get a cloudy week. All through the valleys,...

Tips and Tricks - What to do in Winter

We are usually blessed with near perfect winters in Nimbin; cool nights and beautiful sunny days. Every so often though, we will get a cloudy week. All through the valleys,...

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Selecting an efficient Fridge

Selecting an efficient Fridge

Anyone going off grid needs to consider their fridge. The ideal fridge for a stand alone power system has lots of insulation, a modern compressor, upright ease of access, and...

Selecting an efficient Fridge

Anyone going off grid needs to consider their fridge. The ideal fridge for a stand alone power system has lots of insulation, a modern compressor, upright ease of access, and...

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Robust and affordable off-grid lithium batteries

Robust and affordable off-grid lithium batteries

The lithium battery revolution has come to many markets already. We are used to them now in our power tools, mobile phones and laptops. Until very recently though, lithium batteries...

Robust and affordable off-grid lithium batteries

The lithium battery revolution has come to many markets already. We are used to them now in our power tools, mobile phones and laptops. Until very recently though, lithium batteries...

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Finding Balance in Stand Alone

Finding Balance in Stand Alone

Just like in life, off grid systems are all about finding the right balance. Here are some of the common imbalances that we regularly see. Batteries too small for the...

Finding Balance in Stand Alone

Just like in life, off grid systems are all about finding the right balance. Here are some of the common imbalances that we regularly see. Batteries too small for the...

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Power of Choice

Power of Choice

Since December 1st, 2017, new regulations are in place in regards to your electricity meter. These new regulations were recommended by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and are ironically...

Power of Choice

Since December 1st, 2017, new regulations are in place in regards to your electricity meter. These new regulations were recommended by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and are ironically...

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