☀️ Beat Loadshedding & Save Money

Solar & Loadshedding Calculator
South Africa 2025

Calculate solar panel costs, battery sizing, and savings. Plan your solar system to beat loadshedding and achieve Eskom independence with accurate ROI projections.

5-7 Years
Typical Payback
25+ Years
Panel Lifespan
300%+
Typical ROI
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Solar & Loadshedding Calculator

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

Solar System Recommendation

System Specification

Solar Panels:8 kW
Battery Storage:17 kWh
Annual Generation:13,140 kWh
Roof Space Needed:56⚠️ Insufficient

System Costs

Solar Panels:R144,000
Battery:R138,125
Inverter:R25,000
Installation:R55,282.5
Total Investment:R362,407.5

💰 Savings & ROI

Monthly Savings:R3,120.75
Annual Savings:R37,449
Payback Period:9.7 years
25-Year Savings:R573,817.5
ROI:158%

☀️ Recommendation

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!

Why Go Solar in South Africa?

With frequent loadshedding and rising Eskom tariffs, solar power is now the most cost-effective solution for South African homes and businesses.

Beat Loadshedding

Keep lights on during Stage 1-8 power cuts

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Save Money

Reduce electricity bills by 70-100%

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High ROI

300-400% return over 25 years

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Increase Property Value

Solar adds 3-5% to home value

Solar System Components

☀️ Solar Panels

Convert sunlight to electricity. Average: R18,000/kW installed.

🔋 Battery Storage

Store power for night use & loadshedding. Average: R8,500/kWh.

⚙️ Inverter

Converts DC to AC power. Hybrid inverters: R20,000-R30,000.

🔧 Installation

Professional setup including wiring, mounting & commissioning.

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Solar Planning Tips

  • • Northern Cape has best solar radiation in SA
  • • 1 kW solar needs ~7 sqm roof space
  • • Average SA home needs 5-8 kW system
  • • Battery optional but recommended for loadshedding
  • • Get 3+ quotes from reputable installers