Frequently Asked Questions

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 Determining the right solar system size for your property involves a few simple steps:
1. Assess Your Energy Needs: Look at your past electricity bills to understand your average monthly energy consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

2. Consider Your Roof Space: Examine your roof’s size, orientation, and shading. Solar panels typically require about 100-250 square feet per kW of solar capacity. Ensure your roof can accommodate the system size you need.

3. Calculate Solar Potential: Use online solar calculators or consult a solar installer to estimate your property’s solar potential. They consider factors like location, sunlight hours, and panel efficiency.

4. Determine Your Budget: Decide how much you’re willing to invest in a solar system. This will influence the system size and quality of panels you can afford.

5. Opt for Efficiency: Invest in energy-efficient appliances and practices to reduce your energy consumption before installing solar panels. This can help you install a smaller system.

6. Consult a Professional: Get quotes from local solar installers. They will assess your property and recommend the right system size based on your needs, budget, and roof conditions.

7. Consider Incentives: Check for solar incentives, tax credits, and rebates in your area. These can make a larger system more affordable.

8. Plan for Future Needs: Think about your future energy needs, like adding electric vehicles or home expansion. It might be wise to install a slightly larger system to account for these changes.

9. Review Proposals: Compare quotes and proposals from different installers. Make sure they explain the expected system size and production in clear terms.

10. Make an Informed Decision: Choose the solar system size that best aligns with your energy needs, budget, and long-term goals.

Remember that it’s crucial to consult with professionals to ensure you make the right choice for your specific situation.

This depends on what your specific needs are, for most residential homes and businesses, we would recommend a Hybrid Solar system, this type of system uses solar power during the day and has a battery supply for essential loads to be used at night or during load-shedding. We recommend a professional design based on your needs and uses Panels as provided by The Solar Experts. 

Yes, it is possible to upgrade your solar energy system, but the feasibility and extent of the upgrade will depend on several factors, including the current configuration of your solar system, your energy needs, and the technology available at the time of the upgrade. Here are some common ways to upgrade a solar system:

1. Adding More Solar Panels: If your energy needs have increased since your initial installation or if you have space available, you can add more solar panels to generate additional electricity.

2. Battery Storage: Installing a battery storage system can be a valuable upgrade. It allows you to store excess energy generated during the day for use at night or during power outages.

3. Inverter Upgrade: Upgrading your inverter to a more efficient or advanced model can improve the overall performance of your solar system.

4. Monitoring and Control Systems: Adding or upgrading monitoring and control systems can provide you with better insights into your energy production and consumption, allowing you to optimize your system’s performance.

5. Solar Panel Replacement: If your existing solar panels are outdated or not performing well, you can replace them with newer, more efficient panels.

6. Adding Solar Thermal Systems: Solar thermal systems can be used to heat water or provide space heating in addition to electricity generation. You can add these systems to your existing solar setup.

7. Smart Home Integration: Integrating your solar system with smart home technology can help you automate energy use and further optimize your energy efficiency.

Before upgrading your solar system, it’s essential to consult with a professional solar installer or technician who can assess your current setup, energy needs, and goals. They can help you determine the best upgrade options and ensure that your system complies with local regulations and safety standards.

Additionally, check if there are any incentives or rebates available for solar system upgrades in your area, as government programs and utility companies may offer financial incentives to encourage renewable energy adoption and upgrades.

The deposit covers the cost of materials that need to be ordered and installed, the solar panels, roof mountings inverter, lithium batteries and the balance of the system like, solar cables, dc combiner boxes AC combiner boxes etc. This is needed to ensure a smooth and efficient installation process. 

Yes, solar energy is suitable for both residential and commercial properties. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops or open areas of residential homes, office buildings, warehouses, factories, and other commercial properties. The flexibility and scalability of solar systems make them a viable and cost-effective option for various energy needs. Whether you own a small house or manage a large commercial facility, solar energy can help you reduce electricity costs, increase energy independence, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. 

Again this varies from each client but for your average residential home a solar system with batteries for the backup will cost in the region of R150000-00 

Warranties vary from manufacturer to manufacturer The Solar experts only uses reliable products with proven support from the manufacturer and will provide the warranties applicable for each project and make sure they are correctly installed to avoid any disputes. Generally the solar Panels have a manufacturing warranty of 10 to 12 years and a performance warranty of 25 years, the inverter has a 2 to 5-year warranty which is extendable to 10 years and lithium-ion batteries have a 10-year warranty. The Solar Experts have a 2-year warranty on all workmanship.

From confirmation of the project it takes approximately 10 working days to order and receive the materials on-site, installation takes approximately 3 working days depending on the conditions on the site.