Solar System Prices South Africa 2026

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Complete solar system pricing including panels, inverter, battery, and installation. Find the right system for your budget.

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Quick answer: most homes should start with 5kW + 5-10kWh battery for the best balance of cost and backup. Complete solar systems in South Africa range from R45,000 for basic 3kW setups to R250,000+ for full 10kW systems with large battery storage. Prices have dropped 30% since 2023, making solar more accessible than ever.

Complete System Prices

system	panels	battery	price	powers
3kW Hybrid	6x 550W	5kWh Lithium	R45,000 - R70,000	Essentials
5kW Hybrid	10x 550W	5-10kWh	R80,000 - R120,000	Average home
8kW Hybrid	14x 550W	10-15kWh	R120,000 - R180,000	Large home
10kW Hybrid	18x 550W	15-20kWh	R150,000 - R250,000	Full independence

system3kW Hybrid

panels6x 550W

battery5kWh Lithium

priceR45,000 - R70,000

powersEssentials

system5kW Hybrid

panels10x 550W

battery5-10kWh

priceR80,000 - R120,000

powersAverage home

system8kW Hybrid

panels14x 550W

battery10-15kWh

priceR120,000 - R180,000

powersLarge home

system10kW Hybrid

panels18x 550W

battery15-20kWh

priceR150,000 - R250,000

powersFull independence

Cost Breakdown

Where your money goes:

Solar Panels: 15-25% of total cost
Inverter: 20-30% of total cost
Battery: 25-40% of total cost (biggest variable)
Installation & Wiring: 10-20% of total cost
Mounting & Accessories: 5-10% of total cost

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Financing Options

Ways to afford solar:

Cash purchase - best value, instant savings
Bank loans - 12-60 months, from prime + 2%
Solar finance companies - specialized solar loans
Rent-to-own - lower upfront, higher total cost
Business: Section 12B tax incentive (125% deduction)

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 System Prices FAQs

Yes, at current electricity prices (R2.50-R3.50/kWh) and solar system costs, payback is 4-6 years. After that, you're generating free electricity. With Eskom tariffs rising 15%+ annually, the savings accelerate each year.

Yes! Common approach: Start with a hybrid inverter (R15,000-R30,000), add battery later (R20,000-R50,000), then panels (R15,000-R35,000). Buy a larger inverter than you need now to allow for future expansion.

For essentials (lights, TV, WiFi, fridge): 3-5kW. For average home with some backup: 5-8kW. For full home including high-demand appliances: 8-10kW+. Calculate based on your monthly kWh usage from your Eskom bill.

3kW system: R45,000-R70,000. 5kW system: R80,000-R120,000. 8kW system: R120,000-R180,000. 10kW system: R150,000-R250,000. Prices include panels, inverter, battery, and installation. Quality and battery size affect final cost.

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