FAQs
6 – Can I install solar panels myself?
While it is technically possible to install solar panels yourself, it is generally not recommended. Solar installations can be complex and potentially dangerous, and it is often best to hire a professional installer.
7 – What are the financial benefits of installing solar?
When you install a solar energy system on your property, you save money on your electricity bills and protect yourself against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the utility rates and solar policies in your area, but going solar is a smart Investment regardless of where you live.
8 – What size Solar system should I install?
The size of your solar energy system will depend on how much electricity you use on a monthly basis, as well as the weather conditions where you live. Provide your past electricity bills to Carbon Zero Solar who will assist you to determine the best system size for your needs.
9 – When do I need to replace my solar batteries, panels, or inverter?
While your solar system has a lifespan of up to 25 years, and so do your panels, your inverter may need to be replaced after 7-10 years, depending on its size and how much it is in use. Your solar energy system, generally will need very little maintenance to continue to deliver clean, reliable, solar energy.
10 – Is net metering allowed in South Africa?
A national legal framework for commercially viable net-metering schemes that would boost the residential and commercial PV roof segments is being developed. Certain municipalities are now allowing a limited amount of excess energy generated by solar systems to be off-set against energy usage, while others are now are allowing bi-directional metering: where consumption is billed at a pre-determined rate, and energy fed back into the grid is reimbursed to the consumer at a separate energy rate.