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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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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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Top 15 Bifacial Solar Panels in South Africa 2025 – Real Yield Rankings

Top 15 Bifacial Solar Panels in South Africa 2025 – Real Yield Rankings

The best-performing bifacial panels available in South Africa right now – ranked by real-world yield gain, local installer feedback and 2025 pricing.

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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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Municipal Approvals for Grid-Tied Solar Systems

Municipal Approvals for Grid-Tied Solar Systems

Learn the steps required to obtain municipal approval for connecting your solar PV system to the grid.

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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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BlueNova RacPower 5kWh review

BlueNova RacPower 5kWh review

5kWh usable (90% DoD). 7000 cycles. 1C discharge. Proudly built in Cape Town. BEE Level 1. Payback in 4.0–4.8 years.

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Deye SUN-12K-SG01HP3 review

Deye SUN-12K-SG01HP3 review

12kW 3-phase balanced output. 18kWp PV input. 240A battery charge. Powers irrigation pumps, cold rooms, and 3-phase motors. Scalable to 96kW. Payback in 3.7 years

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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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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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