Singh GP Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 Hi all, Been a long time member browsing, bought a few items(general back ups) but now i need to start my solar off/hybrid journey. Current, a cheap 30amp charger, 1x 2000va invertor(mecer ups) , 2 x 105ah gel batteries. My mind is abit all over the place... 1. Do I just get a genni for loadsheading and kinda run the entire house. 2. Start solar, a staggered plan, start smaller and upgrade. I am leaning towards the 2nd choice, to start I would need a solar solution to run atleast my marine tank( about 1500w) and maybe a few plugs in the day and if there is loadsheading during non sun power times I have a back up for about 5 hours. I want something that I can upgrade later(add more panels or batteries). Budget : 60k ish I want something easily managed. My house is on top of a hill, north facing so no blockage of sun. Any recommendations for the system and installer? Jhb- west rand. Quote
Louisvdw Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 My system cost about R60k, but I installed it myself. Multiplus II 3kVA with 4kWh battery and 1kW solar panels producing 3-5kWh per day. For installers of something like that chat to @Jaco de Jongh. He installs Victron products. Quote
Gerrie Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 On 2020/08/13 at 4:02 PM, Singh GP said: 2. Start solar, a staggered plan, start smaller and upgrade. I am leaning towards the 2nd choice, I would also rather go for the second choice, as it makes more sense over the long term, a generator can only be used for load shedding but solar can be used everyday as long as the sun shines and might even save you a couple of cents. If you could size your inverter correct now you can always add more panels and batteries when the time is right. Quote
phil.g00 Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) One thing that's worth doing it checking the abilities of your grid meter in ZA. If it isn't one of these ones that trips the instant you feedback, I think a grid-tied Solis with grid limiter is a good first move. A grid-tied inverter will constantly save you money from day one, its simple, but won't work during load shedding. It can often be easily incorporated into a future expansion. I think if a generator can tide you over for load-shedding, then a generator plus a grid-tie inverter is gets you the best utility for the smallest capital outlay. Bells and whistles are nice, but cost a fortune in this game Edited August 15, 2020 by phil.g00 flamegrilled 1 Quote
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