Checking pricing on solar.co.za

[Eugenevz]

Hi All,

I've been doing price comparisons and research for a while now on solar setups and some recommend solar advice (solar.co.za), now they have this handy tool to calculate the total cost and such, but i seem to be missing something regarding the quotes. Using this tool i get a quote for a 1 x 8kva inverter, 12 x 455 watt panels, 1 x  dyness 5kwh battery and installation totaling R170531, but when looking at their individual items pricing + the installation cost, i get a amount of R145700?

A bit confused about this? Is installation cost quoted on labour alone and all the sundries are calculated in combination with the items?

[WannabeSolarSparky]

That price seems a bit on the heavy side.The 145 seems closer to reality.
For R168k you should/will get the same system but with 2 of those batteries.

I see they load the prices a bit more than most installers, most likely due to the financing side. Installers who provide finance often add in extra margin due to the extra work that goes into getting the deal finalised.

If you have the cash or can finance it yourself then you can get way better pricing from other reputable installers.

Edited May 15, 2023 by WannabeSolarSparky

[system32]

50 minutes ago, Eugenevz said:

Hi All,

I've been doing price comparisons and research for a while now on solar setups and some recommend solar advice (solar.co.za), now they have this handy tool to calculate the total cost and such, but i seem to be missing something regarding the quotes. Using this tool i get a quote for a 1 x 8kva inverter, 12 x 455 watt panels, 1 x  dyness 5kwh battery and installation totaling R170531, but when looking at their individual items pricing + the installation cost, i get a amount of R145700?

A bit confused about this? Is installation cost quoted on labour alone and all the sundries are calculated in combination with the items?

Try:
https://powerforum-store.co.za/

[Eugenevz]

48 minutes ago, system32 said:

Try:
https://powerforum-store.co.za/

Thanks, yes i've been looking at this site as well. They provide me with a good idea of what the parts should cost, but coming from a perspective of not knowing what is required for the installation (brackets/wiring and such) and what is a decent price for the labour alone.  

[Eugenevz]

1 hour ago, WannabeSolarSparky said:

That price seems a bit on the heavy side.The 145 seems closer to reality.
For R168k you should/will get the same system but with 2 of those batteries.

I see they load the prices a bit more than most installers, most likely due to the financing side. Installers who provide finance often add in extra margin due to the extra work that goes into getting the deal finalised.

If you have the cash or can finance it yourself then you can get way better pricing from other reputable installers.

Yes, it could be as you say. Although what is strange is that the total financed amount would be even higher.

Anyway, you mentioned other reputable installers, anyone you can suggest (JHB area)? Preferably someone that has a website or will understand that i'm still in determining what the budget should be and how much saving needs to occur (might only be 12 months from now) before i can go ahead with this? 

Edited May 15, 2023 by Eugenevz

[WannabeSolarSparky]

2 minutes ago, Eugenevz said:

Yes, it could be as you say. Although what is strange is that the total financed amount would be even higher.

Anyway, you mentioned other reputable installers, anyone you can suggest (JHB area)? Preferably someone that has a website or will understand that i'm still in determining what the budget should be and how much saving needs to occur (might only be 12 months from now) before i can go ahead with this? 

Try @Steve87 not sure how busy he is, But I am sure he can give you a fair quote.