Sizing starts with your actual consumption. These ranges are a guide before the site assessment.
Small backup for wifi, lights, TV and phone charging.
R18 000 – R32 000
Bachelor flat or essentials-only backup.
R30 000 – R55 000
Small home with fridge, lights, TV and computers.
R45 000 – R80 000
Standard 2-3 bedroom home, the most common residential size.
R75 000 – R140 000
Larger family home with pool pump and some heavy loads.
R110 000 – R190 000
Big home or small office running most loads off solar.
R140 000 – R240 000
Large home or guesthouse, often three-phase.
R170 000 – R290 000
Small commercial premises or a very large residence.
R210 000 – R360 000
Retail units, small factories and busy offices.
R280 000 – R470 000
Mid-sized commercial load with daytime consumption.
R400 000 – R680 000
Large commercial rooftop generation.
R650 000 – R1 100 000
Industrial-scale generation and demand reduction.
R1 200 000 – R2 200 000