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Residential off-grid solar systems

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Grid vs off-grid systems
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Power your home with a quality off-grid solar system

RACV’s off-grid solar systems provide reliable electricity in remote locations or for those aiming to reduce their environmental footprint or where a grid connection is not viable. Our off-grid experts can help you design a fully customised solar system that meets your household energy needs.

  • Qualified solar engineers with years of experience designing off-grid systems
  • High quality solar panels, inverters and batteries installed by local experts
  • Round the clock, reliable service and support for our RACV customers.

Key benefits

  • Energy independence with no reliance on the grid
  • Cost savings and long term affordability
  • Sustainable and environmentally friendly energy

Grid vs off-grid solar systems

There are two kinds of solar set ups — those that connect to the grid and those that are off-grid.

Grid systems

These systems are connected to the main power grid and allow you to access electricity from the grid when you don’t generate enough solar power, or at night.

Off-grid / stand-alone systems

These systems are run without any electricity from the grid at all. They have battery storage for back-up power. With an off-grid system you might also invest in ways to minimise energy use.

Why choose RACV Solar?

10+ years of experience

Our vetted solar experts have helped thousands switch to solar.

Industry leading warranty

Premium panels and inverters backed by warranties between 10 to 25 years. 

Local experts

Find your team in Melbourne, Gippsland, Mornington, Geelong and Bendigo for installation and support.

Ongoing support and care

We’ll troubleshoot within business hours and give 24/7 emergency help.

Off-grid solar system components

Solar panels

Panels capture sunlight and turn it into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells. They provide clean, renewable energy but work best with battery storage for use at night or on cloudy days.

Inverter

Inverters convert stored DC electricity into AC power, making it usable for home appliances. They are essential for running standard devices in an off-grid system.

Solar battery

Solar batteries store extra solar energy for later use, ensuring power is available at night or when sunlight is low. These batteries are key for off-grid reliability.

Back up generator

Back up generators provide extra power during cloudy days, high energy use, or battery depletion. They typically run on fuel and act as a last-resort energy source.

Choose from quality brands we supply

Grey Selectronic Pro Series inverter.

Selectronic SP PRO Series 2i

  • Australian owned, designed, manufactured and supported since 1964
  • 3kW to 240kW (24/7) AC continuous load
  • One of the most versatile and intelligent grid-forming battery inverters
Component which makes up a comprehensive solar system

PowerPlus LiFe4838P

  • 15% increased capacity
  • Fast charging Generation II BMS (battery management system)
  • Australian made and owned
  • 10-year warranty
Selectronic solar product

Selectronic Managed AC Coupling

  • Up to 480kW of Managed AC Coupled solar
  • Go completely off-grid when AC Coupled with an SP PRO
  • Up to 10-year warranty
Component which makes up a comprehensive solar system

PowerPlus Slimline Series

  • Ranging from 12kWh – 48kWh
  • Pre-wired DC cabling
  • Suits battery expansion
  • Australian made and owned
  • Outdoor rated
Component which makes up a comprehensive solar system

PowerPlus Rack Series

  • Ranging from 24kWh – 80kWh
  • Pre-wired DC cabling
  • Suits battery expansion
  • Australian made and owned
  • Indoor use only
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PowerPlus Eco4847P

  • 19 inch rack mountable Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) modular battery
  • 4.7kWh of usable Energy
  • 10-year warranty
  • Australian made and owned

Frequently asked questions

Installation costs will depend on your household energy needs and the quality of the off-grid system.

Basic off-grid solar system pricing starts at $16,500 (excluding generator) after rebates for a tiny home or weekender, to tens of thousands of dollars for large, high use homes.

High-spec systems will produce more power from the same number of panels and last much longer than cheaper ones, meaning you can save for years and years into the future.

The average starting price for a 6.6kW/16kWh off-grid system for a single story home is around $28,500 (excluding generator) after rebates.

Our RACV solar experts can help determine the number of solar panels and batteries you will need. This will be based on your power needs.

With years of experience designing off-grid systems, they will conduct a thorough load assessment to understand your usage needs, site requirements and location of your dwelling, and will design a customised off-grid solution.

A battery will store any excess electricity generated by your solar panels. Later this stored electricity can be used when sun exposure is low, like cloudy days or at night. The system provides a seamless power supply at all times with a generator for redundancy.

The length a battery can power your home depends on the type of unit. As a guide, a typical larger battery will hold 50 to 75% of an average homes’ daily electricity usage.

Explore our battery storage systems to support your solar panels.

Yes, RACV's off-grid systems are designed with scalability in mind, allowing for future expansions as your energy needs grow.

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Help and support

Find answers to commonly asked questions - from panels and batteries, to installation and maintenance.

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Our team are available Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

1300 447 765

Got a solar emergency?

For after-hours emergencies call our dedicated number.

1300 187 605