Off-grid solar systems
For farms, remote homes and sites where grid power is unavailable or unreliable. Designed for winter, cloudy spells and real loads, not just load shedding.
When off-grid makes sense
- Remote homes and smallholdings
- Farms and agricultural sites
- Rural guest houses and lodges
- Security, communications or utility sites
- Commercial sites with an unstable supply
Off-grid or hybrid?
Many people who ask for off-grid actually need a hybrid system that keeps the grid as a safety net. In most suburban settings that is the more practical and cost-effective choice, and we will tell you if that is the case.
A true off-grid system needs more battery capacity, more solar, careful load management, allowance for winter performance and sometimes a generator.
What we design
- Solar array sized for daytime use and battery charging
- Battery storage for overnight loads and low-sun periods
- Inverter and power control matched to peak demand
- Load planning for pumps, geysers, kitchens and HVAC
- Generator integration where resilience calls for it
How we approach it
- 1Review your usage and load profile
- 2Identify major loads and how they run
- 3Assess the site, roof space and layout
- 4Set battery autonomy and allow for winter
- 5Design a system that is practical and compliant
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Questions
Is off-grid solar worth it in Cape Town?
For remote or unreliable-grid sites it can be. For most urban properties a hybrid system is more practical and cost-effective.
How much battery storage do I need?
That depends on your overnight use, peak loads, how many days of autonomy you want and the season. We size it from real consumption.
Do you sell DIY off-grid kits?
No. We design and install complete systems rather than selling kits or components.
Let's talk about your property
Tell us a little about what you have and what you want to achieve. We'll come back to you within one working day.