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Solar Panels South Africa 2026

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Generate your own electricity from the sun. Compare panels by wattage, brand, and price to find the perfect match for your roof.

Quick answer: 550W Tier‑1 panels are the best value for most homes.

14,800+ monthly searches|KD: 19|Prices from R1,500/panel
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Shop by Wattage

450W

Compact size, good for limited roof space

R1,800 - R2,500

320/mo

Most Popular

550W

Most popular, best value per watt

R2,200 - R3,200

1,900/mo

600W

High efficiency, fewer panels needed

R2,800 - R4,000

480/mo

670W+

Premium efficiency, commercial grade

R3,500 - R5,000

260/mo

Solar Panel Brands

We recommend Tier 1 brands for their reliability, warranties, and long-term performance.

Canadian Solar

Tier 1

Canada/China

Tier 1 manufacturer, excellent reliability and warranty

R2,400 - R3,800/panel1,600/mo

JA Solar

Tier 1

China

World's largest panel manufacturer, great value

R2,200 - R3,500/panel720/mo

Jinko Solar

Tier 1

China

High efficiency panels, strong track record

R2,300 - R3,600/panel480/mo

LONGi

Tier 1

China

Leading mono-crystalline technology

R2,400 - R3,800/panel390/mo

Trina Solar

Tier 1

China

Tier 1 quality, widely available in SA

R2,200 - R3,500/panel320/mo

Budget Brands

Various

Lower cost options, shorter warranties

R1,500 - R2,200/panel200/mo

Types of Solar Panels

Mono-crystalline

Efficiency: 20-23%

Highest efficiency, black appearance, most popular

Best for: Limited roof space, maximum output

Poly-crystalline

Efficiency: 15-18%

Blue appearance, lower cost, less efficient

Best for: Budget installations, large roof areas

Bi-facial

Efficiency: 22-25%

Generates power from both sides

Best for: Ground mount, reflective surfaces

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How Many Panels Do You Need?

Quick estimate based on your monthly electricity bill:

R1,000-2,000/month

6-10 panels

~3-5kW system

R2,000-3,500/month

10-14 panels

~5-8kW system

R3,500-5,000/month

14-18 panels

~8-10kW system

R5,000+/month

18+ panels

~10kW+ system

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Solar Panel FAQs

A typical South African home uses 20-30kWh per day. With 550W panels generating about 2.5kWh each per day (in good conditions), you'd need: 8-12 panels for a small home, 12-16 panels for medium home, 16-24 panels for large home. Use our calculator for an accurate estimate based on your electricity bill.
Tier 1 panels (Canadian Solar, JA, Jinko) come from financially stable manufacturers with proven track records, automated production, and typically 25-30 year warranties. Tier 2/3 panels may have shorter warranties, less consistent quality, and the manufacturer may not exist in 10 years to honor warranties.
2026 prices per panel: 450W: R1,800-2,500. 550W: R2,200-3,200. 600W: R2,800-4,000. For a complete system: 5kW (9 panels): R20,000-30,000 in panels. 10kW (18 panels): R40,000-60,000 in panels. Installation and mounting add R5,000-15,000.
Solar panels alone don't provide power during load shedding - you need a hybrid inverter and batteries. However, during the day when there's no load shedding, panels reduce your grid usage significantly. A complete solar system with batteries keeps you powered 24/7.
Quality solar panels last 25-30 years with minimal degradation (0.5-0.8% per year). After 25 years, panels typically still produce 80%+ of their original output. Tier 1 brands guarantee this performance, which is why brand choice matters for long-term value.
550W panels offer the best value per watt and are the most popular choice. 600W+ panels make sense if you have limited roof space or want maximum output. The price premium for higher wattage isn't always worth it - calculate cost per watt to compare value.

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