Seeking off-grid energy independence? Needing reliable power in a remote location? What about rapid deployment and setup options, as well as easy use? Maybe you’re simply wanting to be part of a future-focussed renewable energy solution.

No two customers’ energy needs are the same, that’s why at Base Power our stand alone power system (SAPS) technology is specifically customised for your individual energy needs, with options to scale-up if your energy needs grow.

Off-grid energy independence

Generate your own electricity. Base Power offers you complete independence from grid power supply. We provide the solar panels to harness the energy from the sun, an energy storage unit (ESU) with batteries, optional backup generator, even the concrete pad.

Switch off your worries and switch on to Base Power to get your electricity reassurance through a reliable and sustainable power supply.

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Reliable power for remote areas

Say goodbye to traditional power poles and lines. Remotely set up on your site, with Base Power there’s no longer any need to be connected to the main network power supply.

Experience uninterrupted, urban quality power from a renewable source, no matter where you are or the conditions. 

Future-focussed renewable energy solution

Powered by renewable ‘green’ resources, Base Power’s performance and environmental figures stack up – with 90% of energy supplied through renewable sources compared with 75-80% with grid supply.

Base Power will help you become more energy efficient and help change the way you use power, creating more sustainable energy use habits.

Our easy-care units have a small physical footprint, are quiet and, when it comes to maintenance, we can support you with our no-fail service contracts, ensuring your unit maintains excellent health and effectiveness, running when you need it, wherever you need it.

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Empowering communities and essential services

Designed and assembled in New Zealand, Base Power is a trusted key supplier to electricity lines companies looking to power their remote customer communities without the high costs of maintaining and upgrading existing electricity lines networks.

Base Power is the ultimate solution to rural and remote power supply issues. Cost effective, a Base Power unit is the equivalent to 1.5km of power lines and poles. There’s minimal to no earthworks required, with units being able to be quickly deployed to remote sites by truck or helicopter.

Fast deployment capability and set-up, Base Power is also a reliable and stable power source in the wake of emergency situations where grid electricity is out for extended periods.

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Benefits

Urban quality power

You can get a constant supply of electricity, from a system that requires little effort.

Whenever, wherever

There are a range of models to cater for different customer needs – homes, remote baches and huts, workplaces and small shearing sheds. It can also supplement cowshed supply.

Renewable energy

Featuring photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, Base Power uses sunlight to generate electricity, storing it in batteries, ready to power your home and workplace. A backup generator is included for times of low light or high load.

Simple to use

The only thing customers need to do is refill the diesel tank for the generator when fuel levels are low.

Cost efficient

You can reduce your electricity costs by using the sun’s energy first for the power you need. You pay for the diesel only when you need it.

Innovative

Base Power has been developed and tested by skilled research and development engineers and proven to offer a reliable and safe power supply. Technical support is on-hand.

Grid alternative

Base Power is recommended for remote customers where it may be a more viable supply alternative to traditional overhead lines.

By industry leaders

Powerco, New Zealand’s second largest electricity distributor by customer connections, is a reputable energy distribution company with a long, proud history of providing the energy you need now and into the future, powerco.co.nz.