Off-grid solar Townsville and North Queensland, from Barra Solar Power.
Founded in 2013, our mission is to provide high-quality renewable energy solutions to the local community. With over two decades of experience as an electrician, our founder, James Laycock, is passionate about helping families increase comfort and reduce bills through solar power.
At Barra Solar Power we design and install off-grid power for remote North Queensland properties — panels, inverters and batteries chosen for heat, storms and long cable runs. If you are still on the Ergon grid and mainly want solar battery storage in Townsville, start on our home battery page. For off-grid solar Queensland sites further afield — farms, bush blocks and coastal properties — our team specialises in reliable setups so you have power whenever and wherever you need it.
Our team comprises local electricians, apprentices, and admin staff, all committed to your satisfaction and our business’s continued growth and training.
All our team are here to help you!
James Laycock, Director
Licensed Electrician, Licensed Solar Panel and Battery Installer.
Solar Core Specs
Inverter: 48/6000 Victron Energy Multi RS
Max Solar Up To 7kW On 450/100 Victron Energy SmartSolar
Monitoring: Ekrano Victron Energy
Battery Storage: Various – TBA on Order (Standard):
Standard : 2 Batteries
Additional 4 battery cabinet can be added beside for extra storage
Cabinet Size (L x W x H): 600 x 400 x 1200 Cabinet
Material & IP: Steel & IP55 Support:
Warranty : 10 Year Warranty on Parts and Installation
Solar Core Specs
Inverter: 48/10000 Victron Energy Multiplus II
Max Solar Up To 7kW On 450/100 Victron Energy SmartSolar
Monitoring: Ekrano Victron Energy
Battery Storage: Various – TBA on Order (Standard):
Standard : 3 Batteries
Maximum: 6 Batteries
Cabinet Size : 1450h x 1370l x 690d
Material & IP: Aluminum & IP55
Warranty : 10 Year Warranty on Parts and Installation
Solar Core Specs
Inverter: 2 x 48/10000 Victron Energy Quattro
Max Solar Up To 14kW On 450/200 Victron Energy SmartSolar & 6.6kW On 5kW Fronius Gen24
Monitoring: Ekrano Victron Energy
Battery Storage: Various – TBA on Order (Standard):
Standard : 12 Batteries
Maximum: 16 Batteries
Board Size : 2400 x 1200
Material & IP: Aluminium and IP20
Warranty : 10 Year Warranty on Parts and Installation
Monitor, configure and update equipment with ease. Manage them with simple controls. Simply connect with Victron Smart products through Bluetooth, USB/Wifi/LAN or remotely via the internet. Discover the power of VictronConnect with the app’s built-in demo library.
Manage Smart Products with easy to reach controls.
Configure Devices, Set Intelligent alarms and safe firmware updating.
See your energy productions and savings live on an app.
Frequently asked questions
Two main types. Victron systems, with a MultiPlus-II inverter-charger, SmartSolar charge controllers, 48 V lithium batteries and a generator input. And Sigenergy SigenStor systems set up to supply the whole property off-grid. We also fit generator changeover switches. Read the pros and cons of going off-grid.
Start with what you run each day and overnight, and what you plan to add. We size the panels, batteries and inverter from that, allow for runs of cloudy wet-season days, and usually plan a generator as backup. We'll explain which system suits your site in your quote. Contact us to get started.
Yes, if it's sized for it. Long cloudy spells in the wet season are the real test, so we size the batteries and panels for them and usually add a generator input as backup. Panels and mounts are installed for North Queensland cyclone wind ratings.
A little more than grid solar. Check the app for battery charge and alerts, service and test-run your generator, and keep the inverter and battery area clear and ventilated. If an alert won't clear, book a check with us.
Yes. An off-grid system connects to your existing switchboard and wiring, and an existing generator can usually be wired in. If you're on the Ergon grid now and want to keep it, a grid-connected battery with backup gives you power in a blackout without going off-grid.
Our own licensed electricians install every system to the Australian standards for stand-alone power systems and batteries, and every install carries our 10-year workmanship warranty. We set up remote monitoring, Victron VRM or the mySigen app, so problems show early. Contact us to get started.
For larger homes, farms and businesses we can supply and install three-phase diesel generators such as the Hyundai 22kVA (DHY22KSE-3), with auto-start to charge batteries or run as backup.
We install generator input sockets and changeover switches. Two common setups: we can supply and install a compatible generator (or help you choose the right one) and set it to auto-start and charge the batteries (for example on cloudy days); or a generator as sole backup with no batteries, using an input socket and changeover switch. We can also wire in a generator you already have, fit leads where needed, and do a dry-run handover before storm season.
Off-grid enquiry
Tell us what you’re after. Our own Townsville team will be in touch, usually the next business day (allow up to 3 business days when busy).
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