Fully Electric House: Crafting a Comprehensive Off-Grid Power Solution in South Isis, QLD

Fully Electric House: Crafting a Comprehensive Off-Grid Power Solution in South Isis, QLD

Introduction

Embarking on an off-grid build, Shane and Samantha, well-versed and educated through resources like our Off-Grid Resource Kit. They reached out to Commodore Australia mid-way through their journey in South Isis, QLD, near Bundaberg. Their aspiration was not just to build a home but to construct a fully electric house. A house inclusive of a substantial 16kW ducted air conditioning system, which necessitated a meticulously designed power system.

Challenge

The couple’s build presented a unique challenge: powering a fully electric house and a large air conditioning system off-grid. Therefore, the system needed to be not only robust to handle significant and varied loads but also reliable enough to ensure consistent power, even in suboptimal weather conditions.

Solution

In response to their specific needs, we designed a system that included:

2 x Victron Quattro 48/10000 Inverter Chargers
2 x Victron SmartSolar 450V/100A Solar Charger MPPT
1 x 8.2kW Fronius Solar Inverter
40 x 540W JA Solar Panels
12 x US5000B Pylontech Batteries
17.6kVA Automatic Start Diesel Generator

This setup was crafted to ensure that, even amidst poor weather, Shane & Samantha could reside off-grid with unwavering confidence.

Results

The system we provided ensures that their fully electric house, including the substantial air conditioning system, receives consistent, reliable power, affirming their off-grid living aspirations. Moreover, the inclusion of the 17.6kVA Automatic Start Diesel Generator ensures that power remains uninterrupted, even when the weather is not conducive to solar power generation.

Conclusion

Shane and Samantha’s journey underscores the pivotal role of thorough planning and expert system design in successfully living off-grid, especially when powering a fully electric home. Their case not only highlights the feasibility of off-grid living with substantial power requirements but also demonstrates how being well-educated and understanding system design enhances the transition to off-grid living. Commodore Australia remains committed to empowering more households like Shane and Samantha’s, providing robust, reliable, and tailored off-grid power solutions.