Solar Inverter Prices South Africa 2026

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Complete price guide for hybrid, off-grid, and grid-tie solar inverters. Compare 3kW, 5kW, 8kW, and 10kW options.

Quick answer: for most homes, a 5kW hybrid inverter is the best balance of price and capability. Solar inverter prices vary based on size, type, and brand. Hybrid inverters (most popular for load shedding) range from R8,000 for 3kW to R60,000+ for 10kW premium units.

Prices by Size

size	budget	mid Range	premium
3kW Hybrid	R8,000 - R12,000	R12,000 - R18,000	R18,000 - R25,000
5kW Hybrid	R15,000 - R22,000	R22,000 - R35,000	R35,000 - R50,000
8kW Hybrid	R25,000 - R35,000	R35,000 - R50,000	R50,000 - R70,000
10kW Hybrid	R35,000 - R45,000	R45,000 - R65,000	R65,000 - R90,000

size3kW Hybrid

budgetR8,000 - R12,000

mid RangeR12,000 - R18,000

premiumR18,000 - R25,000

size5kW Hybrid

budgetR15,000 - R22,000

mid RangeR22,000 - R35,000

premiumR35,000 - R50,000

size8kW Hybrid

budgetR25,000 - R35,000

mid RangeR35,000 - R50,000

premiumR50,000 - R70,000

size10kW Hybrid

budgetR35,000 - R45,000

mid RangeR45,000 - R65,000

premiumR65,000 - R90,000

Popular Brands

Top inverter brands in South Africa:

Deye: R15,000 - R60,000 (best value, popular choice)
Sunsynk: R18,000 - R70,000 (excellent features, reliable)
Growatt: R12,000 - R50,000 (budget-friendly)
Victron: R25,000 - R100,000 (premium, industrial-grade)
Huawei: R30,000 - R80,000 (premium, advanced features)

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Verified Retailer Prices (Jan 28, 2026)

model	size	price	stock
Sunsynk 5kW Hybrid	5kW	R 18,495	Ships in 4-6 days
Sunsynk 8kW Hybrid	8kW	R 24,495	Ships in 4-6 days
Deye 8kVA Hybrid	8kVA	R 44,799	Ships in 5-7 days
FiveStar 3kVA Hybrid	3kVA	R 6,000	Ships in 5-7 days

modelSunsynk 5kW Hybrid

size5kW

priceR 18,495

stockShips in 4-6 days

modelSunsynk 8kW Hybrid

size8kW

priceR 24,495

stockShips in 4-6 days

modelDeye 8kVA Hybrid

size8kVA

priceR 44,799

stockShips in 5-7 days

modelFiveStar 3kVA Hybrid

size3kVA

priceR 6,000

stockShips in 5-7 days

Price Disclaimer: Prices shown were verified on 29 January 2026. Prices may change without notice. We earn affiliate commissions on qualifying purchases.

All prices are in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise stated. Shipping costs may apply depending on your location.

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Solar Inverter Prices FAQs

Solar inverter prices: 3kW hybrid R8,000-R25,000, 5kW hybrid R15,000-R50,000, 8kW hybrid R25,000-R70,000. Budget brands like Growatt are cheapest, premium brands like Victron and Huawei cost more but offer better efficiency and warranty.

Add up the wattage of appliances you want to run simultaneously. For essentials (lights, TV, WiFi, fridge): 3kW. For essentials plus some appliances: 5kW. For whole house: 8-10kW. Most South African homes do well with 5kW hybrid inverters.

Hybrid inverters connect to both solar panels and the grid, automatically switching between power sources. Off-grid inverters work independently without grid connection. For load shedding backup with grid access, hybrid is the better choice.

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