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10 kW Solar System solar system
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High-capacity system for large homes or light commercial use. Near-complete electricity independence possible.
Suitable for: 5+ bedroom home or light commercialMonthly bill: R4,000 – R8,000
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10 kW Solar System system at a glance
- System cost (installed)
- R145,000 – R200,000
- Monthly electricity saving
- R2,800 – R5,000
- Payback period
- 3.5–5.5 years
- Annual energy output
- 14,400 kWh/year
- Typical panel count
- 22–28 × 400W panels panels
- Inverter example
- Sunsynk 10 kW or Victron Multiplus-II 10 kVA
Based on national avg tariff R2.90/kWh, 1,900 kWh/kWp/yr, 80% yield factor. Methodology
Battery backup options for a 10 kW Solar System system
Add a battery to keep power during load-shedding and increase self-consumption from 60% to 85%.
Daily cycling battery bank
15.3 kWh
Additional cost
+R95,000
Near grid-independent
25.6 kWh
Additional cost
+R155,000