Victron components lend themselves exceptionally well to a modular system that can be built up incrementally. So one can start with a small system to support only certain circuits of the house, and slowly build this up over time in a modular fashion. Another option is to extend one's mortgage to cover the costs of a solar system and often the repayments will be in line with the savings on electricity.
The warranty period is not for the system as a whole, but rather for specified components of the solar system, usually provided by the manufacturer of that item. Victron equipment has a standard 5 year global warranty (upgradable to 10 years on request at purchase), Freedom Won Batteries have a standard 10 year warranty (or 4000 cycles, whichever comes first), and solar panels have a 20-25 year warranty depending on the make. It is advisable to obtain all the relevant documentation relating to warranty periods for the components comprising your system. All our installations carry a 1-year workmanship warranty, over and above any component warranty's. After the first year we recommend utilizing our annual maintenance program to ensure continued safety and optimal performance of your system.
Every municipality has its own more specific rules around solar installations, most of which have been adopted from the City of Cape Town's rules pertaining to Small Scale Embedded Generators (SSEG). It would be advisable to research the specific requirements in the area that you live. Bitou Municipality now has an online SSEG application platform, and we can advise and assist with these applications.
Yes it is! To live comfortably with no grid supply may require overspecification of some system components (panels and battery) in order to ensure that the system doesn't need too much support during spells of bad weather. It all comes down to how much power is required as to how big the solar system needs to be, and there should always be a backup source of power, usually a generator.
Most houses will have some suitable roof aspects that can be used to mount solar panels. Ideally, panels should be facing due north at approximately 30 degrees elevation, but east and west facing aspects can also be used effectively. Solar panels cannot be mounted on a thatched roof and some roofs are unsuitable for other reasons. In these cases, ground mounting panels or building a bespoke carport with solar palens is always an option.
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