Usually, the conversation goes like this:
- Question: Why do you want to go solar: for power backup during load-shedding, cost savings, or both?
- People: Both!
In South Africa’s new reality energy security (also referred to as imply “home backup power” is becoming a fact of daily life. This is far different than the South Africa of 3-4 years ago, when most people were going solar to save money. Though saving money is still a reality with solar (and indeed a lot can be saved), the catalyst for most people to chose solar is to have backup during load shedding.
How to Maximise Return on Investment in Solar?
At Greentech, for our clients to enjoy the most cost savings out of their solar system, we recommend foremost to maximise solar panels on the available roof space. By maximising solar panels relative to the inverter size, the full solar system can be utilised most efficiently and thus get the best of your solar system investment. As panels are the cheapest part of the solar system (comparing to inverters and batteries). Homes and businesses would also realize the most return-on-investment (ROI) by maximising their solar panels.
Tips for the most Cost Saving out of Solar
Additionally, you can make some simple lifestyle changes that will ensure greater cost savings. Some simple tricks Greentech recommends is:
- Putting your geyser on a timer to heat during sun hours (usually the heat carries over until morning)
- Doing laundry, dishes and daily cleaning activities that may use energy during sun hours
- Switching to gas stoves or putting electric stoves on essential-only loads.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many ways to maximise your solar system investment, but the best ways are to maximise your panels of the solar system, and making small lifestyle adjustments. At Greentech, our team of solar experts offer not only high-quality solar installation service, but also great tips and insights on how to take care your home solar system, and make the most out of it. Give us a call today or simply Request for Quote and we will get back to you.
