Calculate solar panel costs, battery backup sizing and Eskom savings. Plan your solar system to beat loadshedding with accurate ROI and payback period projections.
Calculate solar panel costs, savings & ROI for your home or business
Check your Eskom bill or meter. Average home: 20-40 kWh/day
Approximate usable roof area for solar panels
A 8 kW solar system with 17 kWh battery will cover your daily usage and provide backup during Stage 4 loadshedding. You'll save R3,120.75/month and recover your investment in 9.7 years. Over 25 years, you'll save R573,817.5!
With frequent loadshedding and rising Eskom tariffs, solar panel savings make it the most cost-effective Eskom alternative for South African homes and businesses.
Keep lights on during Stage 1-8 power cuts
Reduce electricity bills by 70-100%
300-400% return over 25 years
Solar adds 3-5% to home value
Convert sunlight to electricity. Average: R18,000/kW installed.
Store power for night use & loadshedding. Average: R8,500/kWh.
Converts DC to AC power. Hybrid inverters: R20,000-R30,000.
Professional setup including wiring, mounting & commissioning.
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