Solar quote

[vavyn]

Got a quote from a family friend for around R120k for the following

Growatt 10kw inverter
10 x 650w panels
5kw Mecer lithium battery. (can't find the model. Just have a picture. If somebody has an idea what the model is please let me know.)
With all accessories + labour + coc

Is the above quote reasonable?

Thanks

 

[Lupus]

That's pretty good

 

[Aluroth]

Quite a good quote. Don't know your case, but just a tip, maybe look at getting a 5kw inverter first, and only 8 panels at first, and then add another battery if money is an issue. Your inverter is overkill for your panels and battery. If money isn't an issue, add more battery.

 

[Snyper564]

Is place legit?

Did you do your research?

Did you get actual recommendations. Service is paramount - you are your own energy provider now

Solar scams are a dime a dozen so be careful

 

[Snyper564]

Quite a good quote. Don't know your case, but just a tip, maybe look at getting a 5kw inverter first, and only 8 panels at first, and then add another battery if money is an issue. Your inverter is overkill for your panels and battery. If money isn't an issue, add more battery.

Yeah add another battery also maybe a "big name" hubble or pylontech at least.

I would advise against the 5kw inverter, the 8kw sunsynks are use without thinking units 5kw means you have to police usage esp during loadshedding.

 

[TedLasso]

Still trying to figure out who sells 600w or higher solar panels. Please do provide name of supplier.

 

[vavyn]

Quite a good quote. Don't know your case, but just a tip, maybe look at getting a 5kw inverter first, and only 8 panels at first, and then add another battery if money is an issue. Your inverter is overkill for your panels and battery. If money isn't an issue, add more battery.

Went for a 10kw inverter is because of convenience. Don't want to keep watching the load and need to switch between kettle/induction cooker/ microwave etc.

Is place legit?

Did you do your research?

Did you get actual recommendations. Service is paramount - you are your own energy provider now

Solar scams are a dime a dozen so be careful

Yeah this is done through a family friend and he has one done for this own house as well.

Yeah add another battery also maybe a "big name" hubble or pylontech at least.

I would advise against the 5kw inverter, the 8kw sunsynks are use without thinking units 5kw means you have to police usage esp during loadshedding.

Yeah, he also recommended the same to me. Though I doubt I will ever hit 10kw on the inverter. For battery, I will see if he can get me other brands. Besides the above brands that you have mentioned, is Blue Nova a good brand?

Still trying to figure out who sells 600w or higher solar panels. Please do provide name of supplier.

I have no idea. He will source everything for me.

 

[Snyper564]

Went for a 10kw inverter is because of convenience. Don't want to keep watching the load and need to switch between kettle/induction cooker/ microwave etc.



Yeah this is done through a family friend and he has one done for this own house as well.



Yeah, he also recommended the same to me. Though I doubt I will ever hit 10kw on the inverter. For battery, I will see if he can get me other brands. Besides the above brands that you have mentioned, is Blue Nova a good brand?



I have no idea. He will source everything for me.

Snyper's Solar Farm

Hi all, I am finally getting round to making this thread. After loads of research and another bout of load shedding I finally decided to pull the trigger and load shed Eskom. Prior to going solar I already had all the lights on LEDs, house is kitted with energy efficient appliances and...

mybroadband.co.za

I run 8kw and run my entire house on it geysers oven induction hob the works. 10kw is overkill put that money elsewhere panels battery etc

 

[vavyn]

Snyper's Solar Farm

Hi all, I am finally getting round to making this thread. After loads of research and another bout of load shedding I finally decided to pull the trigger and load shed Eskom. Prior to going solar I already had all the lights on LEDs, house is kitted with energy efficient appliances and...

mybroadband.co.za

I run 8kw and run my entire house on it geysers oven induction hob the works. 10kw is overkill put that money elsewhere panels battery etc

He doesn't have Growatt 8kw in stock. He did say that Growatt 10kw is much cheaper than the 8kw sunsynk. Is Growatt reputable?

 

[Aluroth]

Went for a 10kw inverter is because of convenience. Don't want to keep watching the load and need to switch between kettle/induction cooker/ microwave etc.

Currently your battery is max 5kw (2.5kw if it is 0.5C rating), and your solar panels are 6.5kw in perfect conditions, so you are not coming close to your 10kw.

 

[vavyn]

Currently your battery is max 5kw (2.5kw if it is 0.5C rating), and your solar panels are 6.5kw in perfect conditions, so you are not coming close to your 10kw.

Yeah also considered that. However, he only has 5kw and 10kw inverter. From what I've monitored, there were times where we will use over 5kw at a time due to microwave, kettle, induction stove etc so that's why I went with the 10kw. Another battery will come in the next month or two depending on the money.

 

[Katelknaap]

Still trying to figure out who sells 600w or higher solar panels. Please do provide name of supplier.

Here u go:

Canadian Solar 660W Mono

With proprietary mono wafer and cell technologies Canadian Solar have developed an extraordinary module rage. Combining the best technology and design, it also reduces LCOE and installation costs. Module power up to 670 W Module efficiency up to 21.6 % 670 W Comprehensive LID / LeTID mitigation...

pvstore.co.za

They even have some listed on Takealot (Third Party supplier)
Check this out on takealot: 600W Solar Panel Mono-Crystalline

Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store

South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.

www.takealot.com

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

He doesn't have Growatt 8kw in stock. He did say that Growatt 10kw is much cheaper than the 8kw sunsynk. Is Growatt reputable?

Don't know much about Growatt. Just make sure it's a hybrid inverter, and not grid-tied or off-grid...

 

[TedLasso]

Here u go:

Canadian Solar 660W Mono

With proprietary mono wafer and cell technologies Canadian Solar have developed an extraordinary module rage. Combining the best technology and design, it also reduces LCOE and installation costs. Module power up to 670 W Module efficiency up to 21.6 % 670 W Comprehensive LID / LeTID mitigation...

pvstore.co.za

They even have some listed on Takealot (Third Party supplier)
Check this out on takealot: 600W Solar Panel Mono-Crystalline

Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store

South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.

www.takealot.com

My next string of panels (for MPPT2) will definitely be something like this. Cheers!

(Takealot will be a win - I can spend my ebucks there ... so it would be really free ... so far have enough ebucks to buy 2 panels - maybe by end of this year I could reach 6 panels ..

 

[Speedster]

Still trying to figure out who sells 600w or higher solar panels. Please do provide name of supplier.

Solar Suppliers

Importers and distributors of solar products

www.solarwaysuppliers.co.za

 

[Speedster]

Got a quote from a family friend for around R120k for the following

Growatt 10kw inverter
10 x 650w panels
5kw Mecer lithium battery. (can't find the model. Just have a picture. If somebody has an idea what the model is please let me know.)
With all accessories + labour + coc

Is the above quote reasonable?

Thanks

Does that inverter have AC passthrough?