Solar panels are those devices that are used to absorb the sun’s rays and convert them into electricity or heat.
Description: A solar panel is actually a collection of solar (or photovoltaic) cells, which can be used to generate electricity through the photovoltaic effect.
| Description | Size | Approximate Price Range |
| Hybrid Inverter | 3kva | R17k-R25k |
| 5kva | R22k-R35k | |
| 8kva | R30k-R45k | |
| Grid-Tie Inverter | 5kva | R10k-R30k |
| 8kva | R12k-R40k | |
| 17kva | R16k-R45k | |
| Panels | 365w-420w | R1600-R2500 |
| Batteries (Lithium-Ion) | 5kWh-11kWh | R23k-R80k |
| Solar Cable | 6mm | R10-R25/meter |
| Roof Mount Kit | R200-R1000/panel depending on type of roof | |
| Trunking | R40-R80/meter | |
| Fuse Disconnect | R1000-R2000 | |
| Installation | R10k Upwards | |
| DB Wiring | R8k Upwards | |
| CoC Certificate | R1k-R5k |
How much does a 10kW solar system cost in South Africa?
A system of this size will cost you around R188 000 to have installed and will save you about R5000 in electricity bills, which comfortably covers most household power expenses.
What is the best solar panel to buy in South Africa?
IBC PolySol 275 CS5 polycrystalline solar module. IBC MonoSol 325 ZL-MB Black monocrystalline solar module.
IBC MonoSol 310 OS5 monocrystalline solar module. IBC MonoSol 315 OS5 monocrystalline solar module.
How many solar panels do I need for a 4 bedroom house?
As a rule of thumb, the more electricity you use, the more solar panels you’ll need to cover your home’s electricity usage.
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | ANNUAL ELECTRICITY USAGE | NUMBER OF SOLAR PANELS |
|---|---|---|
| 3 people | 2,550kWh | 12 |
| 4 people | 3,400kWh | 16 |