EG4 Canada

The Perfect Battery Storage System for Your Off-Grid Lifestyle

By Maura Rodgers

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Over a decade ago, my husband and I were lucky enough to find and purchase an off-grid family cabin on a small island near Desolation Sound, BC. Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, the cabin received ample sunlight throughout the year and came equipped with ten lead-acid batteries and a noisy, gas-powered backup generator. Since we anticipated we would only be spending a few weeks there in the summer and the occasional weekend in the off season, we decided to keep the existing system and add more solar panels to the roof. This gave us just enough power to keep our fridge, lights, water pump, internet and necessities running. If I wanted to vacuum or occassionally blow dry my long hair, we had to power up the genny! 

Fast Forward 10 Years: Off-Grid Power Evolution
Since then, our energy needs have grown and the landscape of off-grid power solutions has transformed dramatically. Lithium batteries have emerged as a superior choice, offering numerous advantages over traditional lead-acid batteries, including higher efficiency, longer lifespan, greater depth of discharge, no off-gasses, and maintenance-free operation. In addition, the cost of solar panels and lithium battery storage has plummeted, making it more affordable for us to finally replace our aging lead-acid batteries with a clean, reliable, long term, powerful system.

When designing our new off-grid system, we considered several factors:

  1. our growing energy needs and daily consumption to determine optimal battery capacity
  2. solar production throughout the year to ensure sufficient power during our off-season visits and rainy days
  3. inverters and battery systems that were easy to install and expandable if we felt we needed more power down the road
  4. ability for anyone at the cabin to simply understand the state of charge as a % of battery available vs. decyphering voltage readings
  5. cost-effective and insurable solutions that were UL certified and safe for a remote island

Through our research, we discovered EG4 Electronics, who offer a range of premium, affordable, and safe LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, with fire protection and heaters built-in - making them perfect for off-grid living. After thoroughly testing their products, we were so impressed, we decided to partner with them to distribute EG4 throughout Canada.

We narrowed down 3 modular Off-Grid starter systems that are simple to install and can easily expand with your power needs:

Bundle 1 - The Perfect Starter Kit. 

It can take up to 20 400W panels and it can power almost anything you could want. Dishwaser, washing machine and (gas) dryer, well pump, hairdryers, and yes, even a small heatpump, all at the same time.

  • 6000XP All-in-one Off-Grid Inverter that utilizes 8kW of solar photovoltaic (PV) input and outputs up to 6kW of power while simultaneously charging your battery bank
  • EG4 Indoor WallMount Battery offering 14.3 kWh of storage capacity and a maximum continuous output of 200A
  • EG4 4G Adapter to enable remote system monitoring and management.
  • UL Certfied

Bundle 2 - The No-Compromise Kit

This Kit can accept 24kW or solar or about 60 panels, which means that your entire house can have heatpumps and you can even charge your electric car. 

  • EG4® 12000XP is a 12 kW, 120/240 VAC split-phase, all-in-one, off-grid inverter, offering 24 kW of DC solar PV on two 35 Amp MPPTs and generate 12kW of power output, while charging the battery with another 12kW. It can also pass through up to 24kW (100 Amps) of utility power, or 90 Amps of generator power.
  • 3 - EG4 Indoor WallMount Battery offering 14.3 kWh of storage capacity and a maximum continuous output of 200A
  • EG4 4G Adapter to enable remote system monitoring and management
  • UL Certfied

Bundle 3 - Small but Mighty -

Extremely affordable solution that's perfect for your RV or small cabin. It can easily run your fridge, well pump and other small appliances. 

  • 3000EHV-48 All-In-One Off-Grid Inverter that combines the capabilities of a 3000W inverter, MPPT solar charger, and battery charger and supports parallel connection of up to 12 units
  • EG4 Indoor WallMount Battery offering 5.12 kWh of storage capacity

All of these bundles are UL1973 Certified, have built-in fire arrestors, and come with an EG4 Warranty. You can't beat the power or the price for these off-grid setups!

If you have questions and want to learn more about which off-grid or grid-tie bundle is right for you, send us a message at [email protected].