Off-Grid Solar & Battery Systems in Far North Queensland
Off-grid is what we do best. From Ravenshoe through to the Cairns hinterland, Shorecan designs stand-alone power systems that quietly run year-round — including dairy operations, rural homesteads and remote sheds where running new poles costs more than the system itself.
Full inverter warranty off-grid
Deye is one of the only hybrid inverter platforms whose 10-year warranty stays valid in full off-grid operation. Most competitors void or limit theirs.
Designed for FNQ wet seasons
We size every system for 5+ consecutive overcast days, with optional generator integration as a final safety net — not as a primary energy source.
Quiet, no diesel deliveries
Modern off-grid means no generator humming overnight, no diesel trips into town, no fuel storage. Just lithium and silicon doing the work.
Cheaper than a grid extension
Ergon grid extensions in rural FNQ regularly quote $80k–$200k+. A purpose-built off-grid system is usually a fraction of that, with no monthly grid charges afterwards.
A typical Shorecan off-grid system uses 10–30 kW of solar, a Dyness Stack 100 or Pytes LV1 battery bank sized for your overnight + reserve load, and a Deye hybrid inverter. Optional auto-start generator handles the rare extended wet-season event without anyone needing to touch a switch.
Off-grid done right means you never think about it. We design for the worst week of the year, not the average — that's the difference between a system you trust and one you nurse through every overcast stretch.
Why Shorecan
- Off-grid case studies live on this site — see the Ravenshoe dairy farm build
- 13+ years of rural FNQ experience, including dairy, beef and remote homesteads
- Deye inverter warranty stays full off-grid (vs limited Sigenergy gateway warranty)
- We service what we sell — local techs, no FIFO callouts
Related case studies
Real installs with live performance data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an off-grid system cost?
Residential off-grid systems typically start around $40,000 and scale up based on daily load and reserve days. A working dairy or business site usually lands between $80,000 and $200,000+ — still far less than a comparable grid extension in remote FNQ.
Do I still need a generator?
Not for daily operation. We design enough solar and storage to cover normal life year-round. A small auto-start generator is optional as insurance against a rare 5+ day overcast event — it might run a few hours per year.
Can I go off-grid if I'm already connected?
Often yes, especially if Ergon's quoted you a high pole-replacement cost or you're paying high daily supply charges. We'll model the disconnect economics honestly — sometimes staying connected with a battery is the better call.
Will the system handle a dairy or business load?
Yes. Our Ravenshoe dairy farm build runs the entire milking operation off-grid year-round. Commercial off-grid uses three-phase Deye inverters and Dyness Stack 100 banks scaled to the actual load profile.
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