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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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Types of Solar Panels

Types of Solar Panels

Learn about monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film solar panels, including their advantages, disadvantages, and best use cases.

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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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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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Financial Benefits of Solar PV Systems

Financial Benefits of Solar PV Systems

Explore how solar PV systems reduce electricity bills, qualify for government incentives, increase property value, and deliver long-term financial returns.

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Latest Solar Product Reviews

Dyness PowerBrick review

Dyness PowerBrick review

We review the Dyness PowerBrick lithium battery system and evaluate its efficiency, warranty, safety and real-world performance for South African households.

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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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Dyness A48100 review

Dyness A48100 review

5.12kWh LiFePO4 rack-mount. 90% DoD. 6000 cycles. Stack up to 15 units for 76.8kWh. RS485/CAN BMS for GoodWe, Solis, Deye, Sunsynk. Payback in 4.0–5.0 years.

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Solis S6-EH1 8K review

Solis S6-EH1 8K review

8kW continuous output. 10kWp PV input. 160A battery charge. Fanless & silent. Powers geysers, pools, EVs, and high-consumption homes. Payback in 4.0 years.

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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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