Thoughts on this system: Sunsynk 5kW inverter with 7,2kWh Batterich li-ion batteries and a 2.7kW solar array

[zolly]

One Energy wrote an article today and this system seems in line with my needs currently and fits my budget:

Sunsynk 5kW inverter with 7,2kWh Batterich li-ion batteries and a 2.7kW solar array.

Starting cost is around R123k including professional installation and all the required electrical protection and COC. This is a full hybrid system that provides for self-generation (electricity savings) and battery back-up.

A step-by-step guide on how to get off Eskom’s grid – including the cost

Many people are looking for backup power solutions for their homes and businesses to see them through unpredictable and productivity-killing Eskom load shedding and are also fed up with the rocketing costs of electricity that Eskom cannot reliably or affordably supply, says Teresa Settas of the...

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What do you guys think of this option? Worthwhile? Overpriced? Parts of it are junk?

 

[wingnut771]

One Energy wrote an article today and this system seems in line with my needs currently and fits my budget:

Sunsynk 5kW inverter with 7,2kWh Batterich li-ion batteries and a 2.7kW solar array.

Starting cost is around R123k including professional installation and all the required electrical protection and COC. This is a full hybrid system that provides for self-generation (electricity savings) and battery back-up.

A step-by-step guide on how to get off Eskom’s grid – including the cost

Many people are looking for backup power solutions for their homes and businesses to see them through unpredictable and productivity-killing Eskom load shedding and are also fed up with the rocketing costs of electricity that Eskom cannot reliably or affordably supply, says Teresa Settas of the...

businesstech.co.za

What do you guys think of this option? Worthwhile? Overpriced? Parts of it are junk?

Price the components on powerforum-store yourself then see.

 

[superskully]

Add more panels, oversize as if you don’t produce enough, you don’t save money

 

[wingnut771]

My gut is telling me that is expensive.

 

[Katelknaap]

That array is going to struggle to charge that battery, especially in the winter if you're based in Cape Town.

 

[rh1]

One Energy wrote an article today and this system seems in line with my needs currently and fits my budget:

Sunsynk 5kW inverter with 7,2kWh Batterich li-ion batteries and a 2.7kW solar array.

Starting cost is around R123k including professional installation and all the required electrical protection and COC. This is a full hybrid system that provides for self-generation (electricity savings) and battery back-up.

A step-by-step guide on how to get off Eskom’s grid – including the cost

Many people are looking for backup power solutions for their homes and businesses to see them through unpredictable and productivity-killing Eskom load shedding and are also fed up with the rocketing costs of electricity that Eskom cannot reliably or affordably supply, says Teresa Settas of the...

businesstech.co.za

What do you guys think of this option? Worthwhile? Overpriced? Parts of it are junk?

Lets take option 2:

• Sunsynk 8kW Hybrid Inverter, 10.8kWh Batterich li-Ion battery & 4.5kW solar array. Full hybrid system for self-generation, electricity savings and battery back-up. From R185,000.

Basically what I purchased for +/- R150K with another R15k for installation. 2 x 5.5 hubbles and 10x460w JA panels. So R20k overpriced.

 

[zolly]

Price the components on powerforum-store yourself then see.

I'm a complete newbie but just based on what little I know, I assumed the following specs:

5x Solar Panel - JA Solar 540W Mono PERC Half-Cell MBB R 3,719.10 x 5 = R18,595.5 for 2.7kw solar panels (again I'm assuming this is correct, I have no idea, also understand we'll probably need more panels)

1x Sunsynk 5kW 1P Hybrid PV inverter 48V - R21,959.25

9.6 KW Dyness Powerbox F10 – 48v 200ah - R 54,050.00 (had to go "1 up" from 7.2kw because they go from 5kw to 9kw on the store)

So a total of R94,604.75 for similar hardware from powerforum, which means roughly R30k for labour and installation?

Just trying to get my head around whether what was offered was a good deal or not. People here have a much better idea of what's going on than I currently do.

 

[zolly]

That array is going to struggle to charge that battery, especially in the winter if you're based in Cape Town.

Ya, we're in the Cape. Definitely going to need some wiggle room for the cloudier winter months but we're not planning to go completely off-grid. Just something to help get through load shedding, especially stage 6.

 

[wingnut771]

I'm a complete newbie but just based on what little I know, I assumed the following specs:

5x Solar Panel - JA Solar 540W Mono PERC Half-Cell MBB R 3,719.10 x 5 = R18,595.5 for 2.7kw solar panels (again I'm assuming this is correct, I have no idea, also understand we'll probably need more panels)

1x Sunsynk 5kW 1P Hybrid PV inverter 48V - R21,959.25

9.6 KW Dyness Powerbox F10 – 48v 200ah - R 54,050.00 (had to go "1 up" from 7.2kw because they go from 5kw to 9kw on the store)

So a total of R94,604.75 for similar hardware from powerforum, which means roughly R30k for labour and installation?

Just trying to get my head around whether what was offered was a good deal or not. People here have a much better idea of what's going on than I currently do.

My gut tells me:
Accessories should be less than 10k
Installation another 10k

 

[Katelknaap]

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