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Experience Solar Simplicity at Home.

Say goodbye to complex energy bills and uncertain supply and hello to simplicity. Our residential solar PV systems offer seamless integration into your daily life.  Investing in Solar PV is now more Affordable than ever before.

What to expect from your residential solar PV system

Savings

You Save from Day 1 as your Residential Solar PV Electricity is Cheaper already and will not increase, unlike Electricity you purchase from Eskom. Grid Tied solar systems save on Day Loads only, while Hybrid Solar Systems with Battery Energy Storage Units, also save money on evening use as the Batteries are cycled in the evening, using Spare Solar PV Power stored during the day.

Security

Protection from Load Shedding and Power Cuts is very important in our country as security measures continue to function during these uncertain times. Your way of life is also not disrupted every time the lights go out.

Piece of Mind

A Solar PV Installation, correctly installed, using High Quality Solar Equipment provides reliable power to your home. No more shocks from Rising Electricity Bills and no more load shedding, imagine that! In addition, the Northface Solar 2yr workmanship warranty covers you during the early stages of your solar journey. After which, you can subscribe to our maintenance contract which will ensure that your investment continues to provide returns in the future.

 Your journey to energy independence starts here

  1. Contact Northface Solar Installers and provide relevant information.
  2. We will advise on the Solar PV solution based on your specific information and property
  3. Prepare your Solar PV Proposal for the Supply and Installation of your Solar PV system
  4. Upon provisional acceptance we will conduct our Site Visit to confirm the details of the Installation.
  5. Acceptance of Quote and Deposit Payment
  6. Stock Purchase and Installation Date confirmed
  7. Solar PV Installation (1 – 3 days, depending on the size of the system and complexity of the installation.
  8. Commissioning of Solar PV system and Handover
  9. On-Line Monitoring and After Sales service
  10. Maintenance Contracts Available
Thanks so much for the documents and the wonderful service. Many thanks to Jason and Paul for a neat installation. Definitely the best company when it comes to solar installations. Many thanks.

Bernice

Choosing the right solar solution for my home

CALL US or SEND US A MESSAGE and one of our advisors will contact you to discuss your home and the various options available.
Information that helps us prepare your quote:
  1. Monthly Energy Bill / Electricity Cost
  2. Physical Location of the DB (We can confirm this during our site visit, if this is not known)
  3. Type of Roof; Tile, Cement, Roof Sheeting, Slate, Thatch or Asbestos
    Note 1: We are unable to install on Thatch or Asbestos
    Note 2: For Slate we use specialist slate roof contractors to mount the brackets for your solar BEFORE we install any panels.
  4. Physical Address of the property to confirm orientation of roof
Current in-demand residential solar systems.
  • 3kWp - 5kWp panels with 5kW Inverter and 10kWh of battery support (1-Phase)
  • 6kWp – 8kWp panels with 8kW Inverter and 15kWh of battery support (1-Phase)
  • 10kWp - 12kWp panels with 12kW Inverter and 20kWh of battery support (3-Phase)

Residential solar tips

  • Your Solar Inverter is important and must be capable of running your home so make sure you choose the right size for the current AND future requirements of your home.
  • You can always add more Solar Panels and Lithium Ion Batteries at a later stage. Our Residential Solar Systems are modular and you can add panels to increase your Solar Production and Independence from the grid, especially in winter.  Start small and grow your system if you do not have the budget for a larger system.
  • Do not install too many Solar PV Panels if you cannot use or Store the Solar Power It is important to match your Solar Production with your Battery Sizing. Do not install too many Batteries if you cannot charge them from the Solar Panels
  • Do not install a small Battery Bank on a larger Inverter as this leads to many issues. It is recommended that the potential draw of the Inverter (kW) is less than or equal to the capable draw of the Battery (kWh).

What can I expect from my solar system

Solar PV Solutions are Investments that provide Stable and Reliable Returns every year and pays for itself over time.  However, Quality Solar Systems do require scapital investment.  Fortunately, we now have a range of Finance available for your Solar System to help you Reduce your Electricity Costs and and as Electricity Costs Rise, so does the value of your returns.  Again, to ensure you get Returns on your Investment, it is vital that you use Certified, High Quality Solar Equipment.

Do not me tempted by too-good-to-be-true offers as they more than often are, and you will be left disappointed and most likely much poorer for your´ experience. 

To ensure that you Reduce your Electricity Bill, you must Install a Quality and Certified Solar Solution, using an Experienced and Qualified Installer like Northface Solar.

Remember, if you think Good Solar is expensive, Try Bad Solar

Various Finance Options are also available to help with all or part of the investment and we can assist you with this if required.

Costs below are based on an average cost of our in-demand solar solutions over the past 12 months.

Solar Array Inverter Size Battery Storage Average Cost
5kWp (10 panels) 5kW hybrid inverter 10kWh lithium ion R105, 000 incl VAT
6.3kWp (12 panels) 8kW hybrid inverter 15kWh lithium ion R145, 000 incl VAT
10kWp (20 panels) 12kW hybrid inverter 20kWh lithium ion R205, 000 incl VAT
Solar System Winter Production Summer Production Suits Load Size Estimated Bill Size
5kWp 20kWh/day 30kWh/day 20 – 40 kWh/day R2, 100 to R4, 656 pcm
8kWp 32kWh/day 48kWh/day 30 – 50 kWh/day R3, 378 to R5, 934 pcm
10kWp 40kWh/day 60kWh/day 40 – 60 kWh/day R4, 656 to R7, 212 pcm

What can I expect from my solar system

Solar PV Solutions are investments that provide stable and reliable returns every year and pays for itself over time.  However, quality solar systems do require significant capital investment.  Fortunately, you fix your electricity costs and and as electricity costs rise, so does the value of your returns.  Again, to ensure you get returns on your investment, it is vital that you use certified, quality solar equipment.

Do not me tempted by too-good-to-be-true offers as they often are, and you will be left disappointed and most likely much poorer for your´ experience. 

To ensure that you reduce your electricity bill, you must install a quality and certified solar solution, using an experienced and qualified installer like Northface Solar.

Remember, if you think Good Solar is expensive, Try Bad Solar

Various finance options are also available to help with all or part of the investment and we can assist you with this if required.

Costs below are based on an average cost of our in-demand solar solutions over the past 12 months.

Solar Array Inverter Size Battery Storage Average Cost
5kWp (10 panels) 5kW hybrid inverter 10kWh lithium ion R150, 000 incl VAT
6.3kWp (12 panels) 8kW hybrid inverter 10kWh lithium ion R170, 000 incl VAT
10kWp (20 panels) 12kW hybrid inverter 20kWh lithium ion R285, 000 incl VAT
 
Solar System Winter Production Summer Production Suits Load Size Estimated Bill Size
5kWp 20kWh/day 30kWh/day 20 – 40 kWh/day R2, 100 to R4, 656 pcm
8kWp 32kWh/day 48kWh/day 30 – 50 kWh/day R3, 378 to R5, 934 pcm
10kWp 40kWh/day 60kWh/day 40 – 60 kWh/day R4, 656 to R7, 212 pcm

 

AC

Solar Photovoltaic Terminology

Alternating Current

Eskom supplies AC Power to your home from the National Grid

Solar Inverters take DC Power from the Solar Panels and/or the Lithium Ion Batteries and convert this to AC for use in the home.

DC

Direct C

Photovoltaic (PV) Panels convert sunlight into DC power. 

Lithium Ion Batteries store DC power.

Solar Inverter

Manages the entire Solar PV System and is very much the brains of the system as it controls where the DC Power is distributed between the Home and the Batteries.  It is also the main Energy source during Load Shedding and Power Cuts and will manage your Essential Loads without any grid support.

Lithium Ion

Store DC Power for use at night or during Load Shedding or Power cuts. 

The only Solar Battery we recommend for Solar PV Systems as Lead Acid Batteries do not perform as well nor do they last as long.  

Your Solar Investment needs Lithium Ion Batteries to secure Long Term Returns and Protection.

Solar Panels

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are primarily made of semiconductor materials that can convert sunlight into electricity.  The most commonly used material is Crystalline Silicon.  Monocrystalline Silicon (Mon-Si) Solar Panels are made from a single structure and have a higher efficiency but also a higher cost to manufacture.  Polycrystalline Silicon (Poly.Si) Solar Panels are made from multiple silicon crystal structures and while slightly less efficient, they are more cost-effective.  

When sunlight strikes these PV Cells, it excites electrons, creating and Electric Current (DC)

Grid-Tied Solar

Solar Panels connected to a Grid Tied Solar Inverter and connected to the Grid.

Electricity Produced is either consumed by the property or sent back to the grid, using the SSEG Tariff.  If there is no feedback to the grid the system reduces production to match the Energy Requirement of the Property.  No Load Shedding protection.

Hybrid Solar

Hybrid Inverters include Solar Batteries to Store Spare Power and can be Independent from the Grid for most parts of the year, winter excluded.  Provides Protection against Load-Shedding and Power Cuts.

Off-Grid Solar

No connecting grid for support so you need to have sufficient Solar Panels, a large enough Off Grid or Hybrid Inverter and sufficient Batteries to provide enough power for the property all year around.  Not really suited to residential applications as it is often too costly.  This is more suited to places where no grid is available.

U.P.S.

Uninterrupted Power Supply are specialised back up units that seamlessly carry the load during Load Shedding or Power Cuts with no delays, thus not affecting computers, sensors or any important equipment that needs constant power.  Our Solar Systems switch over quickly but it is not seamless or instant and often a small UPS in line with the Solar System is required to ensure that the switch from grid to solar is seamless.

Load

Your Electricity Demand, which is usually divided into Day Loads and Night Loads.  There is also a further split between Essential Loads and Non-Essential Loads when defining the loads that will be protected during load shedding and power cuts.

Current Cost of Electricity per kWh or unit:

0– 600kWh or units: R3.50 

>600kWh units: R4.26