Backed by many years of residential and commercial solar system design and installations throughout Africa and a huge range of innovative and well-tested products, Specialized Solar Systems is a leader in solar energy solutions industry and can confidently offer residential homeowner’s the added security and peace of mind, that we will design and install a solar energy system to fulfil almost any energy requirement.
Residential(domestic) off-grid solar systems
An off-grid system is not connected to the electricity grid and requires battery storage. Off-grid solar systems should be designed correctly in order to generate enough power throughout the year and have the necessary battery capacity to meet the installed locations electrical energy requirements or demand.
Generally, off-grid solar system sizing or specifications are based on your daily wattage usage and peak Wh requirement. Daily watt-hour usage can normally be calculated from your utility bill over a time-period but may require more accurate usage pattern monitoring with energy metering data loggers.
Below are hand-picked selections of our most popular, complete and proven residential off-grid solar systems with different sizing options by Specialized Solar Systems. This selection of off-grid solar systems will give our customers an overview of all the equipment used with explanations to help assist you with your off-grid solar energy generation planning.
To view a more detailed overview please visit our off-grid solar systems catalog available over here.
Customers should please contact us for a quote following your off-grid solar system selection or if you require expert help with choosing the correct off-grid solar system to satisfy your immediate and future home or business solar energy requirements. When making an inquiry, please include the location where you plan to install your off-grid solar energy system.
Residential(domestic) grid-interactive hybrid solar system
A Grid-interactive Hybrid Solar System intelligently gives you the best of both worlds. With the added convenience of a grid connected system including the ability to earn Feed-In-Tariff Credits (if your municipality allows) and the added security of a battery backup. This means that you should always have electricity, even during a power outage and bad patches of weather.
Hybrid solar systems are very sophisticated. They are fully programmable. At Specialized Solar Systems, our team of well experienced in-house electrical engineers can custom design a hybrid solar system that will provide our customers with a very smart combination of all the energy sources available at your site. Giving you a calculated advantage in reliability, cost and environmental impact for your electricity energy usage.
Below are hand-picked selections of our most popular, complete and proven residential grid-interactive Hybrid Solar Systems with different sizing options by Specialized Solar Systems. This selection of grid-interactive hybrid solar systems will give our customers an overview of all the equipment used with explanations to help assist you with your off-grid solar energy generation planning.
To view a more detailed overview please visit our grid-interactive Hybrid solar systems catalog available over here.
Customers should please contact Specialized Solar Systems for a quote following your Hybrid Solar System selection or if you require expert help with choosing the correct Hybrid Solar System to satisfy your immediate and future home or business solar energy requirements. When making an inquiry, please include the location where you plan to install your Hybrid Solar Energy System.
Solar Power Inverters
Specialized Solar Systems offers our residential, commercial and agricultural customers a large range of proven solar power inverters to fulfill your solar energy generation requirements.
Solar power inverters come in many sizes from standard inverters to very advance solar energy management systems with remote access that enables a solar-energy-skilled technician to perform all sorts of functions to optimize your solar power/energy generation performance.
To view a more detailed overview please visit our solar power inverter section in our product catalog available over here.
Things to consider why going green is the best option
Electricity prices forecast to surge by 93% over an 8-year period [source: Times Live].
A solar system adds real capital value to your home.
The possibility of not having a power bill for the next 25-40 years. Solar systems last for 25 years with an 80% yield, though they have been known to perform for over 45 years.
Your energy use and the size of your solar energy system will determine the actual savings. With little or no start-up costs, systems start paying for themselves immediately and increase each year as the cost of electricity rises. A typical return on investment is usually around 15-20%.
There are three main types of residential solar installations
A solar system that connects the solar panel installation with the main electricity grid is known as a grid-tied solar power system and if legislation allows, you will be able to feed excess energy back into the grid through a special meter, and when legislation allows you will be financially rewarded.
An off-grid solar power system generally for remote properties where the cost of connecting to the main grid is prohibitive or not financially viable. The solar system charges a battery bank which in turn is used to power a house. A generator may be used as a backup to the battery system.
A hybrid solar system combines the best of both worlds: the convenience of a grid connected system — including the ability to earn Feed-In Tariff credits (legislation applicable) — with the extra peace of mind of a battery backup. This means that even during a power blackout, you still have electricity.
Factors to take into consideration when going solar
The cost of your solar system depends on several factors including your current energy usage, your available unshaded roof space, your utility’s (Eskom’s) metering policy and other factors.
Normally solar panels will be installed as discreetly as possible on your roof, but if you prefer they can also be erected free-standing elsewhere on your property.
Solar panel orientation is dependent on the installations latitude. As a rule of thumb, maximum solar energy in South Africa is obtained by having the solar panels face north and tilted upwards at an angle of 30 degrees.
Look for professionals who can offer you strong warranties, good after sales support and have a proven track record. Specialized Solar Systems - an established and reliable brand that you can trust.
Batteries
- Read more
Positive Plate The tubular plate construction incorporates low antimony lead…Read more
https://vimeo.com/316536427 Ray Nolan from Specialized Solar Systems introduces the next-generation…Read more
Discover maintenance-free EV Traction batteries utilize true traction plate technology to provide…Read more
REDFLOW ZBM2 (Zinc Bromide Module) Why Redflow zinc-bromide flow battery…Read more
Services
Specialized Solar Systems offers well-researched sustainable solar solutions and innovative products; specialising in application-specific design, accurate energy assessments, prompt system implementation, inclusive training, and exceptional support.
Commercial solar solutions
Residential solar solutions
Utility-based solar energy solutions
Agriculture solar solutions
Complete off-grid systems
