Solar, explained straight

Answers to the questions we get asked on every site visit, with the sources linked so you can check them yourself.

What solar really costs in 2026: solar panels, hybrid inverter and lithium battery on display

Price of solar panels in South Africa (2026): what a home system really costs

What solar panels cost in South Africa in 2026: per-panel prices by wattage, why panels are only part of the bill, and live installed system prices.

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Register your solar with Tshwane: inverter, battery and an SSEG registration certificate

How to register your solar system with the City of Tshwane (2026)

Tshwane solar registration explained: who must register, the SSEG documents, export limits, costs, timelines, and what changes if Eskom supplies you.

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Pay for solar with your home loan: solar kit next to a house key and rand coins

Can you finance solar with your home loan? (2026)

Paying for solar through your bond: re-advance, further loan, access bond and solar-linked home loans compared, plus the mistake to avoid on loan term.

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