We finally want to pull the trigger & go Solar

Monthly consumption is around 600kWh. I'm looking to (immediately) add some A/C to the mix.


We've got a gas stove/electric oven so everything else needs to be catered for.


Ok - thanks.
I'm actually a little higher than you on consumption. roughly 30 units / day so 900ish kwh / month and I would say with your budget, you would probably get an identical system if not better than mine.


I'd keep your geyser, if it's sunny you will have enough energy for it, and would be wasting energy if you don't have it.

An interesting concept though is a hybrid setup but that will only be useful on cloudy days.

One advice I can give is don't listen if someone says put some panels east/west to catch the morning and afternoon sun. Have as much north as possible. I've gone down this road already. My north panels were not far behind the others before generation started and when I say not far, an hour max. I've now put everything north.
 
Last edited:
Thanks for that. I’m trying to avoid looking like a total noob next week. :)

My immediate plans are as little reliance on NMBM as possible for my electricity on a budget of between r150-r190k.
You can easily cover your monthly utilisation, almost off grid with a budget of around R120K. I'd suggest speaking to Wimpie from Powerforumstore.
 
I snipped this from an ad my missus passed along earlier.

Screenshot 2026-09-04 at 21.27.53.png

Is it a fair representation of what I should expecting when the quotes come in?
 
I snipped this from an ad my missus passed along earlier.

View attachment 1934911

Is it a fair representation of what I should expecting when the quotes come in?
The R60k system will not cover your needs unless you offload water heating. The R120k system will cover 90%. But weird combo of gear...
 
I snipped this from an ad my missus passed along earlier.

View attachment 1934911

Is it a fair representation of what I should expecting when the quotes come in?
Compare component pricing here but it excludes the many small parts and installation cost:

 
The R60k system will not cover your needs unless you offload water heating. The R120k system will cover 90%. But weird combo of gear...
Tend to agree. Not a fan of that 2x 6kw split. Almost like it's an attempt to offload old stock. Also a 5kwh battery is R13 500 so they are definitely running with high mark ups.
 
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X