South Africans who wish to escape load-shedding with a solar power installation must make sure they find a reputable installer, know what they should be paying for, and negotiate on pricing.
“It is therefore worth investing the time and effort to make sure you get the best value for your investment.” “You can also Google your potential installers and ask friends or social-media community groups for references, word of mouth can be a powerful recommendation,” added Surridge. “While prices differ, a good 5 kVA inverter that is sufficient for an average four-person household should cost between R25,000 and R30,000,” she said.Solar installers recently told MyBroadband that theavailable to South African customers come from brands like Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Trina, Longi, and Seraphim.
“For an average household, with a family of about four, eight of these panels should be more than enough,” added Surridge. However, lithium-ion batteries are significantly more expensive than their alternatives at around R25,000 to R30,000 for a 4.8kWh unit.