Cheapest I've seen currently is jinko R2400 incl 

Would be helpful to others if you post the link

Leroy Merlin has listed on their site but out of stock.

Solar Inverter Warehouse has stock: https://www.inverter-warehouse.co.za/collections/solar-panels-1/products/jinko-solar-panel-tiger-555w-mono-facial

5 minutes ago, madness_za said:

Leroy Merlin has listed on their site but out of stock.

Solar Inverter Warehouse has stock: https://www.inverter-warehouse.co.za/collections/solar-panels-1/products/jinko-solar-panel-tiger-555w-mono-facial

Thank you. 

Iinverter warehouse reputable? 

 

As far as I'm aware, yes

14 minutes ago, Jeppe said:

Iinverter warehouse reputable? 

Was at their warehouse some time ago and bought some fuses over the counter.
They are legit.
My neighbour bought his Inverters and Panels there.

Seems I bought at the height of the price curve... just like my crypto experiences. 😒

 

One of the other good options I have seen lately is Solarway Suppliers. Canadians 545W for R2639. I have been to their shop and they are legitimate.

https://www.solarwaysuppliers.co.za/product/canadian-solar-545w-panel/

Edited August 21, 20232 yr by PowerUser

Power Forum Store is the cheapest on a JA Solar 550 Watt Panel @ R 2,257.45 Vat Incl 

https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/featured-products/products/solar-panel-ja-solar-550w-mono-perc-half-cell-mbb-mc4

5 hours ago, Zombie said:

Seems I bought at the height of the price curve... just like my crypto experiences. 😒

 

I feel your pain 🫣

A friend of mine in CPT used the same installer as I did. He got quoted in Nov 2022, I got quoted in May 2023 I’m in Jhb. Systems are very similar to each other…my quote was R50k more than his…and the installer is Jhb based!

 

But I tell myself it doesn’t matter so I can sleep at night 😆

https://www.inverter-warehouse.co.za/collections/jinko-solar/products/jinko-solar-panel-tiger-555w-mono-facial

 

Pretty sure I saw a facebook advert for someone doing the same panels for R1900

13 hours ago, Boerseun said:

Power Forum Store is the cheapest on a JA Solar 550 Watt Panel @ R 2,257.45 Vat Incl 

https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/featured-products/products/solar-panel-ja-solar-550w-mono-perc-half-cell-mbb-mc4

Are you sure this is the latest, up to date price?

 

16 hours ago, Jeppe said:

Thank you. 

Iinverter warehouse reputable? 

 

Jinko panels are fantastic and offer exceptional value for money.

Inverter & Solar Warehouse is legit, I got my panels and inverters from them - they're one of the bigger boys in the SA solar scene and I believe they import their Jinko panels themselves and do not get it from other distributors (I stand to be corrected on this).

 

I doubt you will get tier 1 panels at a better price compared to what these are going for currently.

52 minutes ago, PsyCLown said:

Are you sure this is the latest, up to date price?

It was certainly R500 less last night still, now gone up to R2760. Trust the price was correct at the time, albeit PFS quotes prices on request, it's not an online purchase at a displayed price. 

Is the Jinko a good brand of solar panel? Looking at getting the 555w from Inverter & Solar Warehouse. Also just confirming that this is a legit site. So many scams at the moment can't be too carful.

1 minute ago, Greglsh said:

Is the Jinko a good brand of solar panel? Looking at getting the 555w from Inverter & Solar Warehouse. Also just confirming that this is a legit site. So many scams at the moment can't be too carful.

IIRC they offered a longer warranty and afterwards Canadian also increased their warranty term. Good brand in my books. 

Begun, the solar panel price wars have

23 hours ago, madness_za said:

Begun, the solar panel price wars have

A man of class and culture 

11 hours ago, Jeppe said:

Nothing listed on their website though

 

https://solarmaticenergy.co.za/product-category/panels/jinko/

What about 600 watt panels?   Is the increased cost worth it?

7 minutes ago, chrisc said:

What about 600 watt panels?   Is the increased cost worth it?

It's the R/Watt that makes these heavily discounted 550/555W panels very attractive at the moment

On 2023/08/25 at 9:00 PM, madness_za said:

Begun, the solar panel price wars have

I do wonder how things will look like in 3 months. Very keen to expand my existing setup, but if the prices might drop further by December I would rather wait. 

8 minutes ago, Grubscrew said:

I do wonder how things will look like in 3 months. Very keen to expand my existing setup, but if the prices might drop further by December I would rather wait. 

When at the cheapest level as far as I can remember why not cost average from now going forward. 

My guess not getting much cheaper taking the low price and a Rand much weaker than before. 

Edited August 27, 20232 yr by Scorp007

I haven’t seen prices this low so I’m willing to take a chance now. When Eskoms diesel budget runs out and demand spikes again, you can absolutely bet the prices will skyrocket