Solar Guides

The Simply Solar Blog

Straight-talking guides on solar costs, load-shedding backup, and getting the right system for your home or business in South Africa.

Solar System Cost in South Africa: 2026 Price Guide

A plain-English guide to solar system costs in South Africa, with real price ranges by system size, battery options, payback periods and tax tips.

A plain-English guide to sizing the best solar backup system for load shedding, from a 2.4kWh starter battery to a whole-home setup.