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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Disadvantages of Nickel Iron Batteries

Disadvantages of Nickel Iron Batteries

Nickel-Iron (Ni-Fe) batteries, also known as Nickel-Alkaline or Edison batteries, are rechargeable batteries with a long life expectancy, high Depth of Discharge (DoD) and a reputation for durability. The battery...

Disadvantages of Nickel Iron Batteries

Nickel-Iron (Ni-Fe) batteries, also known as Nickel-Alkaline or Edison batteries, are rechargeable batteries with a long life expectancy, high Depth of Discharge (DoD) and a reputation for durability. The battery...

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BYD - Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Bank

BYD - Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Bank

Rainbow Power Company now sells the BYD B-Box, a modular 48 volt battery systems. At present, BYD (or Build Your Dreams) is the world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicles and rechargeable...

BYD - Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Bank

Rainbow Power Company now sells the BYD B-Box, a modular 48 volt battery systems. At present, BYD (or Build Your Dreams) is the world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicles and rechargeable...

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