Hi all,

Just introducing myself, getting ready to install a loadshedding solution with an 8kVA inverter and 10kWh batteries suitable for later addition of solar panels. I live in a rental property, I will fund the installation and the landlord has in principle agreed to take it over at the end of the lease. Worst case I want to be in a position to remove the hardware should the landlord renege hence no solar panels for the moment.

I have some questions and would appreciate any advice.

Does anyone have experience with Green Light City as an equipment installer in the Western Cape?

How does the reputation of the various battery suppliers rank? Deye vs Pylontech vs Sunsynk vs Revov

I am less concerned about battery cost but more about reliability and service backup.

The inverter will most likely be a Sunsynk or Deye.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Heya, welcome to the forum, I hope we'll be able to help you out! While I may not be able to help with the first question, I'll be more than happy to advise in any way I can.

13 minutes ago, Blue Shirt said:

How does the reputation of the various battery suppliers rank? Deye vs Pylontech vs Sunsynk vs Revov

For the most part their reputations are all ok, I think Revov do revamped batteries but haven't heard anything bad. Sunsynk is the same as the Deye with better software and Pylontech has become a bit of an industry standard for lithium batteries. At the end of the day the performance won't differ too much between them, its their integration and compatibility with your inverter that'll matter more. 

I will say though, I have heard great things about the Sunsynk post-sales support...

My (limited) experience with Sunsynk makes it my recommendation.  Easy Interface and relatively simple to change the settings as you become more experienced with the system.

If you need an 8kVA Inverter, the 10KW of batteries may be a bit shy when you want to run off solar (if that ever happens) 

But if you just want plugs and lights, you could save a few pennies by a 5kVA Inverter. (if you think solar will never happen)