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  2. Gradual Migration to Off-Grid Possible?

    Jon Siko posted a topic in Beat Load Shedding
    Can someone advise whether it's possible to take a step-by-step approach to getting off-grid? I'm currently using between 25-30 kWh per day of which 50% is because of the geyser. I'm hoping to do the following migration over 18 months: Step 0: Reduce Load - approx R 33,000 in month 0 1 x replace Electric Stove with Gas Stove 1 x replace 200L Geyser with Evacuated Tube Thermosiphon Solar Water Heating Geyser/Kit Step 1: Battery Backup System - approx R 55,000 in 7 months 1 x Hubble AM-2 110AH 5.5kWh Lithium Battery 1 x SunSynk 5KW 48V Hybrid Inverter 1 x KETO Battery Disconnector with 125A Fuses Step 2: Battery Backup System - approx R 30,000 in 4 months 1 x Hubble AM-2 110AH 5.5kWh Lithium Battery Step 3: Solar Panels - approx R 20,000 in 2½ months 4 x Canadian Solar HiKu 380W Solar Panels 4 x Tile Roof Mounting System Cabling Repeat Step 3 x 2-3 more times Total cost (Steps 1-3): R 145,000 (or R 8,000 x 18 months)

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