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Home solar systems: start with the decision, not the package name

Decide whether you need essential backup, lower bills, ownership or a managed monthly service. Then compare a system and payment route against that job.

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System types

Three useful ways to configure home power

Start with what you need the system to do. Payment options come next.

The complete system

Solar + Battery

Cut your bill by day, stay on through load-shedding by night.

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Backup without panels

Battery backup only

Keep the lights, Wi-Fi and fridge on, without a full solar install.

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Maximum daytime savings

Solar only (grid-tie)

Slash your daytime bill, best where load-shedding is less of a worry.

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Choose what you need

Solar + batteryLower your bill and keep essential circuits running Solar onlyUse daytime solar without battery backup Battery backupKeep essentials on during an outage SubscriptionA monthly service with maintenance and insurance

Two popular ways to start

Choose ownership or a lower monthly payment

Both options include solar panels, a Solis inverter and Eenovance battery backup. The important difference is what happens over time.

Rent to own · 7-year starting option

Watt-a-Deal

R1 418/month

R700 initiation

Own after the selected term
Solis 5 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery
3 × 615 W panels

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Monthly subscription

Hot Deal

R1 299/month

R1 299 initiation

Maintenance included
Insurance included
Solis 5 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery

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Rent-to-own payments increase by 6.5% each year. Subscription equipment remains Alumo property. Final pricing, suitability and terms are confirmed in your quote.

Rent to own

Solar systems with battery backup

Choose a package for your electricity bill, then compare the monthly payment over three, five or seven years. Each option includes a 5 kW inverter, battery storage and solar panels.

Best for R500–R1,500/month

Watt-a-Deal

Solar + battery

Buy outright

R69 959

once off · incl. VAT

Rent to own

R1 418/mo

over 7 years

Estimated saving

R623/mo

Solis 5 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery
3 × 615 W panels

About 3h backup6 000 cycles10 years warranty

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7 yearsR1 418per month

5 yearsR1 624per month

3 yearsR2 021per month

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Best for R1,500–R3,000/month

The Big Watt

Solar + battery

Buy outright

R73 779

once off · incl. VAT

Rent to own

R1 487/mo

over 7 years

Estimated saving

R728/mo

Solis 5 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery
4 × 615 W panels

About 3h backup6 000 cycles10 years warranty

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7 yearsR1 487per month

5 yearsR1 705per month

3 yearsR2 123per month

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Best for R3,000+/month

The Power Bae

Solar + battery

Buy outright

R81 420

once off · incl. VAT

Rent to own

R1 626/mo

over 7 years

Estimated saving

R728/mo

Solis 5 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery
6 × 615 W panels

About 5h backup6 000 cycles10 years warranty

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7 yearsR1 626per month

5 yearsR1 865per month

3 yearsR2 327per month

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Lower-cost solar

Solar-only systems

Solar-only packages cost less each month and are designed to reduce daytime grid use. They do not provide backup power when the grid is off.

Best for R500–R1,500/month

Watt-a-Deal

Solar only

Buy outright

R46 762

once off · incl. VAT

Rent to own

R999/mo

over 7 years

Estimated saving

R345/mo

Solis 5 kW inverter
No battery
3 × 615 W panels

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7 yearsR999per month

5 yearsR1 137per month

3 yearsR1 402per month

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Best for R1,500–R3,000/month

The Big Watt

Solar only

Buy outright

R50 682

once off · incl. VAT

Rent to own

R1 070/mo

over 7 years

Estimated saving

R493/mo

Solis 5 kW inverter
No battery
4 × 615 W panels

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7 yearsR1 070per month

5 yearsR1 219per month

3 yearsR1 507per month

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Best for R3,000+/month

The Power Bae

Solar only

Buy outright

R54 249

once off · incl. VAT

Rent to own

R1 134/mo

over 7 years

Estimated saving

R690/mo

Solis 5 kW inverter
No battery
6 × 615 W panels

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7 yearsR1 134per month

5 yearsR1 294per month

3 yearsR1 602per month

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Backup without panels

Battery backup only

A battery and inverter keep selected circuits running during an outage. Choose a three, five or seven-year rent-to-own term, and use the runtime calculator before requesting a quote.

Best for R500–R1,500/month

Watt-a-Deal — battery only

Battery backup only

Buy outright

R47 410

once off · incl. VAT

Rent to own

R1 011/mo

over 7 years

Solis 5 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery
No panels

About 3h backup6 000 cycles10 years warranty

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7 yearsR1 011per month

5 yearsR1 150per month

3 yearsR1 419per month

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Monthly subscription

Solar as a monthly service

Subscription packages include maintenance and insurance. Choose the system closest to your bill and power needs; the final quote confirms the equipment, panels and agreement.

Best for R500–R3,000/month

Hot Deal

Single-phase subscription

Monthly subscription

R1 299/mo

Estimated saving

R747/mo

Solis 5 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery
3 × 600–650 W panels shown; final count confirmed in quote

About 3h backup6 000 cyclesSingle-phase

Expandable: add a panel for R90/month or another battery from R350/month.

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Best for R3,000–R7,000/month

Peachy Deal

Single-phase subscription

Monthly subscription

R1 699/mo

Estimated saving

R1 495/mo

Solis 8 kW inverter
Eenovance 5.32 kWh battery
6 × 600–650 W panels

About 3h backup6 000 cyclesSingle-phase

Expandable: add a panel for R90/month or another battery from R350/month.

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Best for R7,000+/month

Big Deal

Three-phase subscription

Monthly subscription

R2 599/mo

Estimated saving

R1 993/mo

Solis 15 kW inverter
Eenovance 10.64 kWh battery
8 × 600–650 W panels

About 7h backup6 000 cyclesThree-phase

Expandable: add a panel for R90/month or another battery from R700/month.

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Buy outright

Buy any package above outright

Prefer to pay once? Every rent-to-own package above has a published cash price. Open a package to compare the outright price with its monthly options side by side.

Own from installation
No monthly rental payment
No annual rental escalation
No end-of-term buyout payment

Cash packages from

R46 762

once off · incl. VAT

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Prices are indicative starting amounts. The final price and system design depend on the site assessment, credit approval where applicable, equipment availability and signed agreement. Estimated savings and backup time vary with actual electricity use.

How you pay

Four ways to go solar

The payment route changes ownership, responsibility and lifetime cost. Ask the same questions before comparing the headline amount.

Buy outright

You own the system from installation. Compare the full installed scope, warranties and expected maintenance.

Use bank finance

You own the asset while repaying the lender. Compare interest, fees, security and early settlement.

Choose rent-to-own

A lower starting payment with a route to ownership. Check escalation, buy-out, total paid and end-of-term transfer.

Use a subscription

The provider owns the system and includes defined services. Check minimum term, cancellation, upgrades and what you never own.

Choose the right home solar route

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