Eskom’s plans to increase their electricity tariffs by a combined 66% over the next three years sparked a re-visit of going off-grid for commercial and residential users.
Here’s the good news: Prices of solar panels, inverters, and batteries have plummeted in 2024 due to an oversupply of stock, with the result that going off-grid and saying goodbye to Eskom has never been this good.
This makes it the perfect time to invest in solar and say goodbye to rising electricity costs. Also, read this article as published by MyBroadband.
Here’s an example:
AWPower has put together a beefy solar PV system that is modular and expandable, sized for off-grid capability for a large household or small to medium-sized commercial building with a monthly electricity consumption (currently) of about R5 000.
Fully installed, this system includes:
- FoxESS 30kW 3-phase Hybrid Inverter
- 4 x 10kWh Fox Li-Ion High Voltage Batteries (40kWh @ 100%)
- 16.1kWp of PV (29 x JA Solar PV Panel Bifacial – 555W)
Total cost: Approximately R420,000 (including VAT), with a 10-year warranty and a 1-year Solar Maintenance & Support Agreement.
Need financing?
AWPower partners with trusted financial providers to make your solar investment more accessible. Indicative monthly repayments for such a system are outlined below, giving you an affordable path to energy independence.
Not ready to go fully off-grid? No problem.
Exporting excess generated power to the grid (especially in summer) can provide significant savings while keeping you partially connected.