NPP is pleased to offer a range of Pre-Engineered systems that are excellent for Cottage, Out buildings, Recreational applications such as RV’s and boats, and remote locations. NPP can also design or recommend systems suitable for Off Grid homes. At NPP you will find that we offer top quality products and systems that will best fit your needs at very low prices. For that reason fees do apply for consulting or custom design work if required.

If you are considering using renewable energy for an Off Grid application please submit as much detail in your email request as you feel may apply. Pertinent information includes: location, type of application, list of power loads with watts consumed over time, frequency of use such as a weekend cottage, any product preferences, future plans such as turning into full time residence or want to expand system later, budgetary considerations, and whether you will be doing the install or contracting someone else to install.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

• Do not try to power major heat sources such as Electric furnace/ heaters, in floor heat, water heater, geo-thermal pumps, welding equipment or an electric stove on battery based systems. Battery based systems are meant for slower discharge and these loads will greatly increase the size and cost of your system and your batteries lifespan will be reduced.

• Central Air, air conditioners and pool pumps are normally not advised. Again, balancing your needs with the expected power generated is important. Learning how to manage and become an informed power user can allow some extras if the system is designed for it.

• It is financially beneficial to consider off-grid living or applications when the cost of getting hydro is fairly high or the usage is extremely low. A typical home in a sub-division with average appliances and gas heat may use 30000 watt hours per day. Off grid full time homes normally consume 5000-17000 watt hours per day. Off grid homes are usually new construction and/or cost $10’s of thousands of dollars to run hydro into the location. You should expect the cost to go off-grid to be between $35-90000 for any full time residence. Most full time homes have both solar and wind to compensate for the changing seasons. Heat sources are usually fuel based, or can be bio-fuel or wood. Backup generators are necessary.