Solar + Battery
Cut your bill by day, stay on through load-shedding by night.
Who this suits
Most South African homes. If you want both lower electricity bills and reliable backup, this is the system to get.
How it works
Panels generate power during the day to run your home and charge the battery. The battery covers you at night and through load-shedding. Any shortfall is topped up from the grid — so you are never left in the dark.
What's in this system
- Solar panels
- Hybrid inverter
- Lithium battery
What you gain, what to weigh up
The upside
- Lowest running cost — you generate your own power
- Keeps essentials (and more) on during load-shedding
- Protects appliances from surges when the grid returns
- Can grow — add panels or battery later
Worth considering
- Higher up-front or monthly cost than a single-purpose system
- Needs suitable roof space and orientation
Compare the other setups
Battery backup only
Keep the lights, Wi-Fi and fridge on — without a full solar install.
Solar only (grid-tie)
Slash your daytime bill — best where load-shedding is less of a worry.
SolarGuide is an independent referral partner; Alumo supplies, installs, finances and warrants the systems. Pricing is indicative and subject to a site assessment, credit approval and final system design.
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