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Best Time of Year to Install Solar in South Africa – 2025/2026 Ultimate Timing Guide

Best Time of Year to Install Solar in South Africa – 2025/2026 Ultimate Timing Guide

Why January–April beats every other month for solar installations in South Africa – price, weather, production, installer availability and beating the December rush.

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Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs in South Africa

Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs in South Africa

Turn excess solar power into credits or cash. This guide covers net metering, feed-in tariffs, eligibility, application steps, and real-world payouts — updated for 2025 municipal rules.

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Monitoring and Maintaining Your Solar PV System

Monitoring and Maintaining Your Solar PV System

Ensure your solar PV system operates efficiently with proper monitoring, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.

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Complete Step-by-Step Solar PV Installation Guide for South Africa

Complete Step-by-Step Solar PV Installation Guide for South Africa

Learn how to install a solar PV system from start to finish, including site assessment, equipment selection, mounting, wiring, inverter setup, and testing.

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Can You Install Solar Yourself in South Africa? – Complete 2026 DIY Rules

Can You Install Solar Yourself in South Africa? – Complete 2026 DIY Rules

Exactly what South African homeowners are allowed to do themselves in 2026 – mounting panels, running cables, final connection rules, CoC requirements and real cost savings.

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Latest Solar Product Reviews

Suntech STPxxxS review

Suntech STPxxxS review

Founded in 2001, Suntech has over 20 GW installed globally. The STPxxxS series powers warehouses and factories across SA with proven long-term performance.

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Sunsynk 16kW 3-Phase (SYNK-16K-SG01HP3) review

Sunsynk 16kW 3-Phase (SYNK-16K-SG01HP3) review

16kW 3-phase balanced output. 24kWp PV input. 300A battery charge. Powers factories, lodges, schools, and commercial estates with zero downtime. Payback in 3.4 years

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JA Solar JAM54S30 review

JA Solar JAM54S30 review

440W monocrystalline PERC half-cut panel with 20.7% efficiency. Ideal for urban rooftops with partial shading. 12/30-year warranty.

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Sunsynk 12kW (SYNK-12K-SG01LP1) review

Sunsynk 12kW (SYNK-12K-SG01LP1) review

12kW continuous output with 18kWp PV input. Dual MPPT. Seamless battery & generator integration. Payback in 3.6 years for high-consumption homes, farms, and businesses battling load shedding.

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Hubble AM-5 review

Hubble AM-5 review

5.12kWh fully usable (100% DoD). 1C discharge. Stack up to 15 units for 76.8kWh. Hubble Cloud app with real-time monitoring. Payback in 3.8–4.5 years.

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