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Which solar setup is right for your home?

There are three ways to configure a system — full solar and battery, battery backup only, or solar only. Here's how they differ, and which one fits your priorities and budget.

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Three setups, one that's right for you

Not sure where to start? Pick the goal that matters most — cutting your bill, staying on through load-shedding, or both — and the right setup follows.

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Solar + Battery
The complete system

Solar + Battery

Cut your bill by day, stay on through load-shedding by night.

  • Lowest running cost — you generate your own power
  • Keeps essentials (and more) on during load-shedding
  • Protects appliances from surges when the grid returns
Includes: Solar panels · Hybrid inverter · Lithium battery
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Battery backup only
Backup without panels

Battery backup only

Keep the lights, Wi-Fi and fridge on — without a full solar install.

  • Lower cost than a full solar system
  • No or minimal roof work
  • Silent, instant backup — no generator, no fuel
Includes: Hybrid inverter · Lithium battery
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Solar only (grid-tie)
Maximum daytime savings

Solar only (grid-tie)

Slash your daytime bill — best where load-shedding is less of a worry.

  • Best value per kW — no battery cost
  • Large daytime bill savings
  • Simple, fast install
Includes: Solar panels · Grid-tie or hybrid inverter
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Still deciding?

Tell us your average electricity bill and what you want to keep running, and we'll help you compare setups and get a free, no-obligation quote.

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