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Solar Power Savings for a Family in Plettenberg Bay

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A household located in Plettenberg Bay recently had a solar power system installed in their home. They were motivated by rising electricity costs and frequent load shedding. This case study explores their cost savings, the environmental benefits, and how the system functions with or without load shedding.residential solar instalation garden route plettenberg knysna

Installation Details

The system includes 16 solar panels (5 kW) with a 10 kWh battery backup, enabling the household to store excess energy for use during evenings or during load shedding. The installation cost was R185,000, with an expected lifespan of 25 years for the solar panels.

Electricity Cost Savings

Before installation, the family’s monthly electricity bill averaged around R3,500. With solar power, they now only pay approximately R500 per month for grid usage, a savings of R3,000 every month.

  • Before Solar: R3,500 per month
  • After Solar: R500 per month
  • Monthly Savings: R3,000
  • Annual Savings: R36,000

In just over 5 years, the family will have recouped their initial investment of R185,000 purely from savings on electricity bills.