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Hi guys, looking for a backup system for my mum's place. Has anyone used or installed this system - https://www.bluenova.co.za/cps/ Thoughts? I like the fact that it's an all in on solution. I am looking for a system to run her essential load for 4-8 hrs. Lights, Router, CCTV, TV, Fridge/Freezer. Roughly 500W if all running at once. If she can use the microwave or her hairdryer for a few min (+-5min @ 1000W), if required, that'd be great too. Alternatively, I also came across these systems - https://solaradvice.co.za/product/growatt-3kw-pylontech-2-4kwh-lithium-ion-load-shedding-kit/ https://solaradvice.co.za/product/kodak-king-5kw-pylontech-2-4kwh-lithium-ion-load-shedding-kit/ Thoughts? I like the fact that I could add panels & increase battery capacity, if required, at a later stage. Budget is R35K installed max.

Thanks for that info. So I figured I'd add some context to my intro & share my take on a solution I'm hoping to achieve. I recently moved into my new home within a newly built complex. I have municipal gas which is used for cooking (stove & oven), water heating (Paloma gas water heater/geyser) & heating (gas fireplace), as such my electricity bill is not very high truth be told. Currently I utilize about 12kWh per day during summer & 20kWh per day during winter and we are on a prepaid system. However having experienced summer & winter, I am strongly considering the addition of 2 inverter type 12000BTU aircons, for my bedroom & tv lounge which are situated upstairs & have double volume ceilings. The main reason for this is to efficiently heat my place, as keeping the place cool is not a problem, the unit is very well insulated. Further to this I plan on changing the gas water heater/geyser to a solar geyser, with the gas water heater/geyser as a backup, should the temp drop or hot water run out. I find my gas bill a bit high & I estimate that 70% is due to the water heater/geyser. So moving over to solar should pay for an average system within 3.5 years. Now, to design a system that can help with reducing my footprint, electricity bill & dependence on Eishkom! Based on my use, I have estimated the following: 5kW Hybrid inverter, 10 x 320W Solar panels, 4-6kWh of storage Lithium battery. If my basic calculations are correct, I should be able to yield roughly 15kWh per day & have enough storage to see me through most power outages. I'd like to system to have some sort of monitoring software that allows an easy way to track the system. Any thoughts, concerns or suggestions? So I figured I'd add some context to my intro & share my take on a solution I'm hoping to achieve. I recently moved into my new home within a newly built complex. I have municipal gas which is used for cooking (stove & oven), water heating (Paloma gas water heater/geyser) & heating (gas fireplace), as such my electricity bill is not very high truth be told. Currently I utilize about 12kWh per day during summer & 20kWh per day during winter and we are on a prepaid system. However having experienced summer & winter, I am strongly considering the addition of 2 inverter type 12000BTU aircons, for my bedroom & tv lounge which are situated upstairs & have double volume ceilings. The main reason for this is to efficiently heat my place, as keeping the place cool is not a problem, the unit is very well insulated. Further to this I plan on changing the gas water heater/geyser to a solar geyser, with the gas water heater/geyser as a backup, should the temp drop or hot water run out. I find my gas bill a bit high & I estimate that 70% is due to the water heater/geyser. So moving over to solar should pay for an average system within 3.5 years. Now, to design a system that can help with reducing my footprint, electricity bill & dependence on Eishkom! Based on my use, I have estimated the following: 5kW Hybrid inverter, 10 x 320W Solar panels, 4-6kWh of storage Lithium battery. If my basic calculations are correct, I should be able to yield roughly 15kWh per day & have enough storage to see me through most power outages. I'd like to system to have some sort of monitoring software that allows an easy way to track the system. I'm uncertain if I will be able to feed access into the grid, but will do some research. Any thoughts, concerns or suggestions?

Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum. Been reading up to find a solution for my home. I am looking to install a hybrid type solar system. Hoping fellow members can point me in the right direction if/when I get stuck.