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Siphosethu Co-op — Our 30 Homes Model

Solar Power for Beginners

How does solar work?

Simple in 3 steps

  1. 01

    SUN hits PANEL

    Panel on roof catches sunlight. Even on cloudy days in Durban/Jozi, it works.

  2. 02

    PANEL makes DC POWER

    Inverter changes it to AC power — same as Eskom plug.

  3. 03

    POWER runs your HOME

    Lights, TV, phone, WiFi. Extra power goes to battery for night.

What can 1 small system power?

Our standard for 30 Homes Model:

Saving

~R200–R400 per monthon paraffin, candles, charging fees*

  • 3-4 LED lights

    4 hours

  • Phone charging

    2 phones

  • Small TV / Radio

  • WiFi router

3 parts you need

01

Panel

300W – 550W

The catcher

02

Battery

Lithium

Stores for night

03

Inverter + Controller

The brain, makes it safe

Safety basics

For youth installers

How long does it last?

What is clean energy Talk to us