So, you’ve made the smart choice to switch to solar power and keep your home running smoothly, even during South Africa’s load-shedding woes. By going solar, not only will you have the power you need every day, but you will also have the incredible opportunity to save on energy bills, contribute back to the grid, and make a positive impact on our planet - all at once.

However, with so many solar system options available in the market today, it can be quite overwhelming to know where to begin. That’s why we have compiled some helpful guidelines to assist you in selecting the perfect system for your home.

A five-point guide to making smart choices to solve your home energy needs:

• Optimise your power - Choose a solar system where panels can work independently of one another to optimise the energy from each individual panel.  As the sun moves through the day, the optimiser, a clever piece of technology, will track its path and capture the maximum amount of sun available. This enables more power and savings, with the optimisation even continuing in shade too. 

• Storage capacity – Make sure you choose a battery with DC-coupled technology. The SolarEdge Home Battery requires just one conversion and provides seamless and uninterrupted energy whether the grid goes down during the day or at night. 

The SolarEdge Home Battery also comes with an industry-leading ten-year warranty without a cycle limitation, designed to meet the unique conditions in South Africa today.

• Intelligent management – The SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter is the brain of the system and allows for smart energy management by efficiently diverting the power to where it is most needed using an advanced ‘load controller’. Additionally, the user-friendly mobile app provides a seamless and intuitive way to manage power flow and empowering system owners with the ability to track usage, storage and identify money-saving opportunities. All in the palm of the hand.

• Safety – Ensuring the safety of your family and property is of utmost importance when investing in solar energy. It is crucial to have equipment with the necessary features to mitigate any potential risks. SolarEdge prioritises safety and incorporates advanced safety functions such as SafeDCTM, arc fault detection, and rapid shutdown functionality. All these features are specifically designed to protect your home and provide you with peace of mind.

• Scalable system – When considering installing a solar system, it is important to determine whether your system can accommodate your current and future requirements. The SolarEdge Home solution is specifically designed to adapt to your changing needs, now and in the future. 

Make the smart choice and switch to one of the leading home solar brands today. Now available in South Africa.