Tiny Homes

 

We have a standard Tiny Home off-grid package available with options to upgrade depending on energy requirements.

View of a backyard deck attached to a modern house with black and wood siding. The deck has a sliding glass door leading inside. In the background, there are lush green trees, hills, and a partly cloudy blue sky.

An example of a Tiny home installation

How does an off grid system generate power?
In a Tiny home installation we would use PV solar panels, in conjunction with a back up generator.

How does an off grid system work?
The energy generated is stored in a deep cycle battery bank, ready to be used as and when it is needed. Significant advances in technology allow people living in an off grid powered home to go about their day-to-day life without the concern of running out of energy. More details are shown in the diagram below.

Why install an off grid energy system for your tiny home?
In some situations it may not be viable or possible to get power to your home or business due to its remote location or for various other reasons. In this situation an off grid power system may well be the perfect solution for you .

How do I get started?
ESolar can design and size a system to suit your requirements, based on your energy consumption and the renewable generation resources available to you. Our experienced technicians can answer all your questions, give you sound advice, and expertly install the chosen system at the required location.

Our standard package will suit most Tiny homes, however we will work with you to ensure your system is suitable and upgrade the components as required.

Standard Tiny home package

A black solar energy storage system with a lid open, revealing a battery inside, branded with 'Solar' and 'Lite' labels.

Description

3kW Victron inverter/charger - Option to upgrade to 5kW

Victron Solar controller

3.2kwp REC solar panels - Option to add more PV panels

Victron monitor system

10kWh Freedom won lithium batteries - Option to increase to 15kWh

Honda EU30 3kW generator

Equipment enclosure

Installation & compliance

Blue medical infusion pump with voltage markings and warning labels mounted on a metallic surface.

Please note: This system is designed based on the following energy demand.

  • Led lighting Standard kitchen appliances

  • Fridge/freezer Water pump

  • Dishwasher Extractor fan

  • Washing machine T.V

  • Computer/phone Internet

Diagram showing a VICTRON DC COUPLED OFF GRID SYSTEM with solar panels, a smart solar controller, an inverter charger, a generator, a BYD battery, and household appliances, illustrating communication and performance paths.

Solar PV energy is converted to the required battery voltage by a solar controller and charges the batteries. The energy stored in the batteries is converted to 230vac by the battery inverter for the household loads. The battery inverter also controls the backup generator, requesting it to run and support the off grid system as required.

This system is ideal for smaller off grid systems such as bach’s and Tiny Homes.

DC coupled off grid system

An electrical control panel with various blue and gray power inverters, a small touchscreen display, white electronic boxes, and a white mini refrigerator inside a metallic enclosure.
A server rack containing three blue electronic units with digital displays, circuit diagrams, and warning labels. Smaller devices are below the units, with a vented panel at the top, and the surroundings appear to be inside an electronic or technical enclosure.
A large blue Victron Energy MultiPlus-II inverter, mounted on a gray wall, with a black and gray electronic control panel to its right.
A white electrical cabinet with two doors standing on a concrete floor inside a partially enclosed porch or garage area. To the left, there is a black container with red, yellow, and orange extension cords and tools. The background features a wooden and glass screen, with part of the ceiling and wall visible.
White metal cabinet with one door slightly open, revealing an interior with some electronic equipment, situated in a workshop or storage space
Close-up of a digital energy management screen displaying solar power, battery status, inverter status, and AC load information.
Modern house with black and wood exterior, solar panels on the roof, open sliding door showing a kitchen inside, wooden deck outside, trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

Please get in touch to discuss your off grid power needs and the solar system design that’s right for you. We’re here to help.

A black Isuzu vehicle with a rooftop cargo box and a sticker that says 'SOLAR' parked next to solar panels on concrete blocks in a grassy outdoor area with hills and trees in the background.
A white industrial machine with a circular color-coded dial and a black rectangular access panel on the side, situated on a wooden floor.
Electrical control panel with solar energy inverter, charge controller, display screen, and circuit breaker boxes inside a metal enclosure.
An electrical control panel containing blue inverter units, a white lithium-ion battery, a smaller white device, and a touch screen panel.
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