Solar FAQ

Solar FAQ’s

  • Why switch to Solar?
      • Say goodbye to Loadshedding.
      • Saving on Monthly electricity bills.
      • Get tax incentives for solar panels you install.
      • Renewable clean energy to look after our environment.
  • What size system do I need?
      • The size if the system is dependent on the amount of household appliances you want to power off the system.
      • The bigger the system, the more electrical appliances can be connected to the system for use.
      • For instance, a 5KW system will be able to run a normal households lighting, freezers, TV exct., however will not be able to support your geyser and electrical stove.
  • How Many batteries will I need?
      • A battery unit stores energy to use when you need it.
      • The more batteries you install, the more energy can be stored, and utilized when and how you want to use it.
      • In short, the number of batteries you have will determine how much electricity you will be able to save when your panels cannot produce optimum electricity like for instance at night.
  • Can I add on to my system over time?
      • Yes!
      • Hybrid inverters are designed to use different power sources like Solar energy, battery energy as well electricity.
      • You can Install and inverter and battery to start with, and then add additional inverters, batteries, and panels over time.
      • It is important to know that the lower end inverters can not be linked in parallel, and therefor you need to ensure that you start with the correct base equipment.
  • How long will it take to recover my investment when installing solar?
      • This all depends on your power needs, the type of system, number of panels and number of batteries you install.
      • An average household using two batteries and 8 to panels will generate enough savings on your electricity bill to pay the system of over a period of 5 to 7 years.

    • How Home Solar Works?

    1. When sunlight hits a solar panel, an electric charge is created through the photovoltaic effect or PV effect (more on that below)
    2. The solar panel feeds this electric charge into inverters, which change it from direct current (DC) into alternate current (AC) electricity
    3. The AC electricity runs through your electrical panel and is distributed throughout your home — just like grid energy
    4. Excess solar energy is stored in batteries or pushed onto the grid to power local systems (like your neighbor’s house!)
      1. Through net metering, solar owners get credit for the excess energy they put on the grid to offset the grid energy they pull off the grid when their panels aren’t producing
      2. With battery storage, solar owners can store excess production to power their homes at night
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