Good day Forum,

 

I am aware that there are similar threads already, so I do apologise, but it seems like the posters of those threads have slightly different needs to mine.

I have been reading up on solar and hybrid grid-tie systems for a couple of months now, we just have not pulled the trigger yet.

I have an Efergy meter and I know what my monthly usage is and where my peaks in usage are during the day.  I have decided on the 8kw Sunsynk Hybrid inverter.

Initially I thought I would do panels first and batteries later, but this latest round of loadshedding changed my mind...

Now I want to do inverter and batteries first and will do panels later to start recouping the costs of the inverter and batteries.

My main aim now is to survive with only the essentials (lights, TV, fridge/freezer, wifi) through loadshedding (ie no stove, geysers, washing machine, kettle, dishwasher, pool pump)

I am unsure of what batteries to look at?

I am aware of the Pylontech, Hubble, Blue Nova, Freedom Won batteries, but what battery would play nicely with my planned Sunsynk 8kW inverter?

Should I look at a single battery like the Hubble AM-2 5.5kWh or multiple smaller batteries? Remember, the aim for now is loadshedding survival, expansion of the system in later phases.

 

Also, can you recommend a reputable installer in Centurion?

Any advice will be appreciated.

25 minutes ago, Swarley said:

Pylontech

US3000C or UP5000 and add more of them as funds allow...

Another great battery that works without issues is the BSL 6.4KWH, cost seems to be very good. I have a pylontech on my own system but have done a 8KW and 5KW installation with BSLs, and looks like they have no issues and also work great and they are 1C battery which is extra bonus.

iv been looking at a similar idea/system. out of interest does it make sense to get those inverters which can connect parallel? i.e. looking at ur needs a 3kw inverter might cover you for the basics at the moment, then add on a larger inverter in parallel at a later stage? 

43 minutes ago, Woody said:

iv been looking at a similar idea/system. out of interest does it make sense to get those inverters which can connect parallel? i.e. looking at ur needs a 3kw inverter might cover you for the basics at the moment, then add on a larger inverter in parallel at a later stage? 

If you get an inverter that can be paralleled then you will need to add a second unit that is the same as the first. I.e., you will not be able to add a 5KW to a 3KW but rather a second 3KW to match the first 3KW.