Industry, Product Hypes, Fads & Rants

This is for all the newbies looking at getting some sort of loadshedding solution or something more permanent using solar. DO NOT FALL FOR ALL THE SCAM WEBSITES that are popping up everyday. There is a syndicate that are putting out these websites quicker than they can be taken down. Don;t be fooled buy the fancy badges that say google-approved or hello peter approved, they are FAKE. Also be very careful of websites with lots and lots of FAKE testimonials and star ratings. They intentional do that to make you think the websites are legitimate. If you are not sure about a website come along and ask on the forum. 99.999% of the time if a deal lo…

Hello Have any one of u bought from them and how was ur experience cant find any reviews on them. Thanks

Hello Have any one on this forum bought solar products from them? How reliable are they and have u had any problems? Can't find any reviews on them. Thanks

Hi All, in need of one replacement https://altertech.co.za/home/43-ja-solar-455w-mono-mbb-percium-half-cell-silver-frame-short-frame-mc4.html Lawnmower hit the panel stone or something and shattered it. "Panel still works etc" Do anyone know of this store or do they trust them ? TIA

NextGenSolar based in Bordeaux Randburg does not exist - they are scammers. I just lost R48'000 to them

Hi everybody Has anybody dealt with PV store (pvstore.co.za). Feedback appreciated ... good or bad.

Found another solar business that needs looking at. www.pvstore.co.za Domain was registered in 2019.

Has anyone done business with City Solar SA and can give me a reference on this company. https://www.facebook.com/citysolarsa/about this is the only link to the company I don't find a web page. I have corresponded with the owner Runhards by email and receive quick replies.

Beware of this supplier, they have a long standing site with reasonable reviews, I purchased parts from them in October and have struggled to get any response from them, not sure if they are legit anymore. https://www.droneparts.co.za/

Hi All, Has anyone purchased anything here before ? - Looks like they are based in Bloemfontein. Just curious because I’m after this battery & they are selling for +- 3K less + free shipping vs any of the other online e-tailor Their domain was registered: 3e. creationdate : 2021/08/30 09:49:32 Did mail them just now asking of they are real but in the current day & age we are living + the stories that you see going around my thoughts with new domains popping up just before x-mas with prices that "looks to good" smells a little funny I.MO. Thanks Konrad

Hi Apologies if this in not in the correct section but not sure which other is relevant... Has anyone used or can validate a crowd called BFO Solar (bfosolar.co.za)? According to their website they are in Klerksdorp and also in Potchefstroom. They have some solar panels listed that I'm looking for but have not heard of BFO Solar before. Their website mentions shipping country wide but I can't find anything about shipping rates and if I add the panels to the cart and go through the checkout it does not mention or include shipping (I stopped at the point of payment), so am a little weary...

Hi guys, anyone here used an LCB branded lithium battery as yet? 26kw for 59k and rated 1c

Hello all, Tried a search on the forum and no real result. Anybody perhaps purchased or interacted with either nikolarenergy.co.za or solargalaxy.co.za They each have, what seems, a well priced battery option https://nikolarenergy.co.za/product/6kw-nikola-lithium-ion-battery https://solargalaxy.co.za/product/12kw-lithium-ion-battery-storage Thanks

anyone heard of Solar Flow? https://solarflow.co.za/index.php/product-category/lithium-ion-battery/

They have very good prices, example Pylontech US3000c for R 15100.00, no tax and free delivery to me in Kleinmond, Western cape. This is a bit unbelievable.

I recently saw an advertised battery pack of 48v Lithium iron from suncycle.co.za I ordered them ( They are not new I was told that they are new be careful )

Hi Has anybody had a solar installation done by the guys from Artsolar, they say they do installations but would like to see if anybody has used them, I think they only based in Durban. If you have were you happy with the work done by them?

Hi, as anyone order from these guys are they a legit business. poweralt.co.za/

Greetings everyone. In my journey to become free of eskom , i have installed a 10KVA solar system. and let me state that this road was not without problems. I have learned alot from this forum, and thank you for this. In November 2020, I made the biggest mistake and bought a solar Geyser and 9 x 400W Mono panels including install from SolarEnergyLife ((0)12 807 1023) [email protected]. I was made to pay the full invoice otherwise they will not install. After about 3 weeks nothing was installed and just excuses form them. I had to threaten then with attorneys letter in order for them to install. Then they only installed 6 panels, because…

Ok, so quite a few companies stock this geyser controller and it's being installed by many solar geyser installers as well. It's slightly cheaper than a geyserwise controller. sustainable and thesunpays are two common names in the industry who stock them. Rather get a geyserwise unit. I would not advise anyone to ever buy a SR609 / SR609C geyser controller. Why? - It's not SABS approved so you will probably have trouble replacing it through insurance. Your insurance may probably also deny your burst geyser payout. - It plugs into a wall socket, and then have another power cable into the roof to the geyser. This might be fine for some people, but IMO a geyser…

Good day I am interested in purchasing Growatt inverter from them ,have any one bought from (solarwaysuppliers.co.za) ,what has been your experience

The Solar System that I ordered and paid for from SOLAR 4 AFRICA/Mr TYRON TRIETSCH on 21 December 2020 was the 2kW Complete Portable Sub-Station Solar Power System valued at R12,900.00 and this according to the web site and WhatsApp messages should have consisted of the following:- 1 x 200W Solar Panel. 1 x 20A Regulator. 2 x 100Ah Batteries. 1 x 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter. 10m of 4mm Solar Cable Red. 10m of 4mm Solar Cable Black. 10m of 4mm Solar Grounding cable. MC4 Connectors, Battery Cables (Red & Black) of suitable length, various Lugs, battery connectors, fuses, fuse holders, Cables (Red & Black) to connect to the …

Hey all, Happy Christmas Eve! Wish it was happier for us.... We were tricked into purchasing a 5kVa Growatt and selling it to a Pastor Wesley Solomon at Founders Memorial Congregational Church in Coronationville. He claimed to have been scammed too many times that now only did COD and would not pay a deposit. Hubby delivered the Inverter, ther grounds keeper signed for it and produced a cheque. Cheque was completely legit, problem was it was donkey years old and the account didnt exist anymore. Conned out of 10k the day before Christmas. Be safe and careful guys, these people really dont give 2 hoots what position you…

Greetings all, Today I went thru to the offices of preston systems as per their website, (Below), to try and make a purchase. New Road Office Park, 5 New Rd, Glen Austin AH, Midrand, 1685 Tel: 011 504 2250 [email protected] www.prestonsystem.co.za However when I arrived and security asked whom i was their to see, they advised that Prestonsystems.co.za appears to be a scam as they are not tenants at the office park as per their website. They also advised I was the 10th person tod…

This was a discussion I had on Solarway chat today asking for some guidance: Solarway: Welcome to our site, if you need help simply reply to this message, we are online and ready to help. Me:Hi Solarway: hello there Solarway: how are you Solarway: how may we assist ? Me: The Growat inverters Me: Are they hybrid inverters? Solarway: yes all our inverters are hybrid inverters Me: Ok so the blend AC and DC energy? Solarway: you cannot mix them together at the same time Solarway: you can changeover from AC to DC Me: As far as I am aware, true hybrid inverters blend both AC input and DC whereas off grid inverters either only use DC or AC energy at a…