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I have an existing system that I want to expand as follows: Add an additional 8 to 10 kw panels. Add an additional 2 x 5 kwh batteries compatable with the existing 4 batteries (Freedom Won ETower e ). Depending on price I may add 4 additional. What I have is 2 x Deye 12 kw inverters connected as master/slave.
10kva inverter, panels, 10-15kwh storage, installation, coc, registration etc. Based in parklands north. Tiled roof, DB in garage, single phase. Need to stove and geyser to be able to work through the inverter in the day. Geyser is a solar geyser but sometimes it doesn't work too well and needs to be put on at the mains.
Hi, I’m currently obtaining several quotations for a residential solar and battery system for our home in Glencairn. I will compare the proposed system design, equipment, expandability and total installed cost before selecting an installer. This will be the first stage of a longer-term project. Our aim is to gradually reduce our reliance on the grid and potentially become fully off-grid in the future. Expandability and long-term system design are therefore important to me. For the initial installation, I’m considering: - Deye 8 kW single-phase hybrid inverter, or a comparable high-quality alternative - Approximately 4.5–5 kWp of solar panels - Approximately 10 kWh of LiFePO4 battery storage - Full-black solar panels preferred - Grid-connected with City of Cape Town - System should be capable of future feed-in/export - Initial backup for essential loads, with the possibility of moving towards whole-house backup later Our current electricity consumption is approximately kWh per month. There is sufficient roof space. The main roof has approximately ENE and WSW-facing sections, so I would like the PV layout and MPPT configuration to take both orientations into account. The inverter and batteries can be installed in the garage. The main DB is located in the kitchen. I would like the system to be designed so that we can later add significantly more battery capacity and PV without having to replace the inverter or other major components. Please provide an all-inclusive installed price, including: - Exact inverter make and model - Panel make/model and proposed layout - Battery make/model - Mounting system - All cabling and installation materials - AC/DC protection and required switchgear - Integration with the existing DB and grid supply - Any DB modifications required - Labour and installation - CoC - City of Cape Town SSEG registration/compliance - Commissioning and monitoring setup - Equipment and installation warranties - VAT and any other charges I do not want to receive an initial quotation followed by additional costs for items that are reasonably necessary to complete and commission the installation. Please clearly identify any potential costs that are not included in your quotation. My current preference is Deye, but if you do not supply Deye or recommend another high-quality system, I’m happy to consider alternatives. Please explain why you recommend that system and how it compares in terms of reliability, expandability and future off-grid capability. If you recommend a different PV or battery capacity, I’m also happy to consider it, provided the technical reasoning is explained. I am comparing several quotations and would prefer to handle this process ONLY by email at this stage. Please do not call me. If I’m interested in proceeding after reviewing the quotation, I will contact you to discuss the next steps and arrange a site visit if required. Kind regards, René
Panels *Tier 1 *Bi-facial *W + Inverter Latest 12kva Battery Latest 2x 16kw Option 1 4x 5kwh Option 2 Other to be included Geyser Timer + CoC Notes *6 Panels on tiles, 14 panels on concrete slab *One Socket Left on Eskom for Prepaid *Setup in Garage Area Payment Payment after Installation
I live in a rural area near Kidds Beach town in a brick house, 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, two toilets and living room with roof tiles . I am currently off grid. I would a solar system to power the house for refrigeration, lights, microwave, water pump for water going into the house and phone charging. The solar can be either roof mounted of self standing. Please also, let me know if finance options you have available.
To whom it may concern. I represent a company in Dyssels Dorp that need a solar and diesel generator back up for their businesses. I found your company online and hope that you would be able to assist me in this matter. We need a solar system that can generate kwh per day. It has to have 2x (twice the standard amount of batteries). We also require a diesel generator with the same amount of output power. We have square metre of ground space available that will be cleared for the installation as well as square metres of roof space available. We have a budget of R2mil. for the solar and R, for the generator. Other companies will be asked to submit a quotation for the project as well. All quotations must be submitted by Tuesday morning at 12 at the latest. We apologies for the short notice, but we hope that the budget will make up for any shortcomings in time constraint. All the best.
The household electricity use is limited for a small familt, with use averaging around R per month for electriciry. We are considering a hybrid-inverter set-up, with an invertor of between 5kWH to 8kWH. The solar panels are to be installed on a corrugated galvanised steel roof. We are considering an extra battery to support us over more cloudy weather.
Monthly electricity bill is around R currently but we are moving into the new house in December and would like solar for the house we bought. We have a swimming pool, with a pump, planned aircons and the usual equipment. House is square meter. I think the electricity bill at the new house will be around Rpm.
We already have a 5kw Inverter and 1 battery but we would like to upgrade to a 8kw inverter with solar panels and extra battery. What will need to run on this. Need to run the household and some times an aircon. 2 fridges, tv, kitchen appliances, lights eg. The 5kw has been ok but we did not have aircons at the time we put that in. We do not have any solar panels though.
Good day, we have and invter and battery already setup. We would like to quote for the installation of 5 to 10 solar panels, wiring to our already fitted inverter and battery setup and labor please. We will need a letter of certification and compliance upon completion to supply to our complex governing body.