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You did not specify what the size of your geyser is, but a typical 200L geyser has a 4 kw element. If this is your case, consider switching the geyser element to a 2k element, on cloudy days where the sun is sneaky you will find you can still run the geyser long enough to heat the water suitably, We are a family of 6 +2 farmworkers with their own fridges, I outlawed their electric cookers outright. I have a near identical system to yours in sizing, I switched Eskom off completely in Jan 2024 and have not looked back. I few this to consider: Off grid does require subtle lifestyle changes at times. ex the dishwasher doesn't HAVE to run after 16:00, nor does the washing machine or pool pump. Invest in a 5-6km generator, you can pick up almost new ones REALLY cheap now that they have lost their appeal. They are very useful as top up units to the batteries early evening if you have had a low sun day. Winter sun may not be as hot as summer but its brilliance that the panels respond to, not infra red. So winter sun generally is more stable and outperforms summer sun, although admittedly their are less hours of it. If you do add extra panels consider facing them true west to get the most of late sun in winter and summer.