As another wave of crippling stage six blackouts grips the country, South Africans are increasingly rushing to solar solutions to plug the energy gap. However, homeowners need to be cautious, as installing a poor-quality system could increase your long-term costs by as much as 50%, warn solar experts.
“Solar systems should be seen as a long-term investment, which is why you need to perform proper due diligence and research before selecting a service provider,” noted Alumo Energy managing director Rein Snoeck Henkemans.
In the first example, Cheap Chad opts for an inexpensive system that costs below R70,000 to install, but offers a warranty period of just one year on the inverter and battery. Like Chad, the worst-case scenario then occurs, forcing Harry to replace his system components just after each warranty period expires. After 25 years, this means that Harry would have spent a total of nearly R320,000 on his system – over R100,000 less than Cheap Chad.
“However, this simple comparison of the impact of warranties proves the importance of opting for high-quality systems for reducing your overall expenses,” said Snoeck Henkemans.
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