LUX SOLAR

02/04/2026

Enjoy the long weekend!

If you find yourself wishing you had the power to go off-grid this weekend, check out LUX Solar's Easter sale. We're discounting our panels, controllers, solar kits and Victron gear: www.luxsolar.co.nz

Not sure what you need? Just enter what you want to run in our AnyKit tool and click "auto-generate" - our smart tool will work out the perfect solar kit for you, pre-wired and ready to plug & play:

https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/pages/lux-solar-anykit

27/03/2026

Four key components you need to actually replace a generator with free, clean power: Solar panels, MPPT Charge controller, Battery Bank + Inverter/Charger. Read out full knowledge article here on how to reduce or eliminate your fuel dependency, linked in the comments. Visit www.luxsolar.co.nz for all of our knowledge articles on solar.

11/02/2026

DC-DC products are commonly returned items. Not because they're bad — because people buy the wrong one!

Charger ≠ Converter. We explain the difference (and which Victron models to look at) in our latest blog post:

👉 www.luxsolar.co.nz/blogs/off-grid-solar/dc-dc-converters-and-chargers

28/01/2026

🔌 Series vs. Parallel? Get Your Solar Wiring Right! ⚡

Many Kiwis have heard that parallel wiring reduces shading issues. That's true, but it's not always the best choice.
Our latest guide breaks down:
✅ When to use series wiring (hint: it's usually better!)
✅ How to minimise cable losses
✅ MPPT controller compatibility

Read our full article here: https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/blogs/off-grid-solar/series-vs-parallel-wiring-which-is-best

Stop guessing and start optimising your solar setup 👇 with LUX Solar's ANYKIT design tool - which works out the best panel wiring for your situation:

https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/pages/lux-solar-anykit

Need further help with your configuration? Our technical team is here: [email protected] | 027 458 9674



Coming up next - how to do advanced wiring configurations, using both series and parallel connections to get the best of both worlds!

23/01/2026

Our mission is to make DIY solar for caravans/RVs easier - Check out www.customsolarkits.com - a free Solar Planning tool just launched in Australia!

P.S. If you're a Kiwi coming accross this post, you can use LUX Solar's AnyKit to not only plan, but also buy all your solar from one place, in one click! https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/pages/lux-solar-anykit

22/01/2026

"What do the numbers mean?" is a common question we get from Customers looking at our Victron Energy MPPT Solar Controllers.

Short Answer: 100|50 = Maximum Voltage coming from solar panels | 50 Amps maximum battery charging.

Read our full knowledge article here: https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/blogs/off-grid-solar/victron-controller-model-numbers

21/01/2026

Choosing Between 12V and 24V Off-Grid Solar Systems - What's Best for Your Caravan or Boat? Most caravan, RV, and boat owners with solar start with 12V systems. That's perfect for small set-ups, but as power demands increase, 12V systems can become less efficient and more expensive

Visit https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/blogs/off-grid-solar/12v-vs-24v to read our full knowledge article!

Take the guesswork out of your solar design using our off-grid solar design app: www.lux.solar/anykit

04/12/2025

Solar Planning has never been easier! We've just released LUX AnyKit Auto-Generate in our online solar planner. This generates an optimised custom kit based on your requirements in SECONDS. Skip the forums and guesswork, our engineers have done the thinking for you so you don't have to. Get the Power to be Free in time for summer.

Visit https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/pages/lux-solar-anykit and design your solar now!

03/12/2025

Another Kiwi now has the Power to be Free with LUX Solar.

Check out this stunning campervan featuring beautiful artwork of a Kingfisher and Kiwi— now ready to go to remote, beautiful spots without losing power.

Thanks for trusting LUX Solar's AnyKit solar design tool to design your solar and sort your 'plug and play' solar kit!

💡 At LUX Solar, we make it easy to design your perfect solar system— visit www.lux.solar/anykit to design and price your solar in under 2 minutes!

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27/11/2025

Our biggest sale of the year ends this weekend! Visit www.luxsolar.co.nz to get solar sorted for summer. NZ's trusted source for off-grid caravan, boat, RV, truck, and customised solar.

19/11/2025

We've listened to your feedback and updated our Solar design software to work with ANY solar panels on the market (YES even Temu ones!).

Just in time for Black Friday!

You can now surround your solar panels with quality components and professionally designed wiring to maximise its efficiency and safety. Just click "Add Custom Panels" at the panel selection step.

The software will then recommend the controller, inverter, battery, wiring, cable protection and all other components you need based on your requirements to go off-grid.


Learn more here:
https://www.luxsolar.co.nz/pages/lux-solar-anykit

Or access the app directly at: www.lux.solar/anykit

Revolutionize your off-grid solar setup with Lux AnyKit. Design a fully customizable, cost-effective system tailored to your exact needs—no waste, no overpaying. Perfect for any application, from agricultural sites to RVs, with adaptable, high-quality components.