Let's get you started - solar energy

Your energy use and needs are as unique as you are.  Buying solar is a lot like buying a car, it needs to be able to get you from A to B, be reliable and the investment must be worthwhile.  Always Power supports products which are reliable, dependable and have the intelligence for engineers to log in and support your system remotely.   To help you get to know what technology is available, our website is more informative by design.

 Did you know that more and more South Africans are choosing the leave Eskom and rely only on solar and back up energy power?  Most customers will have paid off their investment into solar in the first 4 years.  Solar panels can produce power for 25 to 30 years.  In their 25 or 30th year, depending on their linear warranty, panels can still be producing up to 80% of their power capacity.  The Life PO4 batteries also have long lifespans of up to 15-18 years.  Inverters have many moving parts and for this reason, they have a shorter life expectancy (warranties are between 2/5/10 years depending on the brand). 

What is the process of getting a solar plant or back up energy system installed?

 Assessment

A visit to your home or business is required to get to know you and your home equipment needs to tailor your solar and back up energy requirements and manage your expectations, as well as explain how the system will work.  Click here to arrange a home assessment.

Design and Quote
Your solar production projection figures and the cost of the system is sent to you, with a breakdown of how the system works.

Installation and Commissioning
If you accept our quotation, we will ask you for a deposit or arrange finance for your project.  We strive to install within 3 business days from date of receipt of the deposit (equipment, demand and weather dependent).  A SME or residential installation normally takes 2 to 3 days

Certificate of Compliance and Handover

Once the system is live and running, we handover the Certificate of Compliance, the Installation Certificate and we train you on your new solar system and mobile App.  Welcome to the world of clean, green dependable solar energy!

Choices and decisions
Important side bar - solar energy is wonderful to have, but it must be highly respected.  Always Power ensures our installations are safe and in accordance to the product manufacturers installation guides and the wiring and safety mechanisms are in line with the prescriptions of the South African National Standards (SANS 10142-1) and IEC international standards.  The incorrect size wire on a solar installation, poor crimping and connection can and often does cause fires.  Safety before the choice of your inverter, solar panel or battery is the MOST important factor when choosing a solar installation company.