Solar Installation in Vermont
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“Going GREEN is your responsibility, getting you there is OURS!”
Harness The Power Of The Sun
Why go solar? The answer is easy! Because it works, and the sun does not send you an electricity bill!
While South Africans face load-shedding and ever-rising electricity costs, the country is ideally located to harness some of the highest levels of direct irradiance on the planet! By installing a Solsquare solar system you can reduce your energy costs drastically, and save money.
Solartech Overberg offers the following products and product-related services:
Locally manufactured B energy-rated geysers with 50mm insulation and thermal flat-plate panels are installed.
Tailored around your requirements and site specifics, configurations include on-roof thermo-syphon, split-in roof thermo-syphon and pumped systems.
Depending on the age of the geyser, a retrofit of existing geysers with thermal solar panels is possible. Geyserwise controllers allow time setting and electrical heating parameters from a display panel.
A full range of top-branded solar power systems is available, including solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, solar batteries, and monitoring systems.
Among them is Victron, a high-quality leading inverter charger manufacturer from Holland, with a 50-year track record. These inverters can be used for backup power for load shedding and can have solar panels connected to them with charge controllers to reduce the use of Eskom power. These systems are modular and can be expanded over time.
Monitoring and control devices connect all the hardware components, allowing customers real-time views and control of their systems online. Fronius, a leading Austrian manufacturer of grid-tied inverters, has collaborated with Victron to integrate software for stable and seamless performance in hybrid systems. These systems can also be used independently for grid-tied solutions without battery backup, typically in commercial properties.
The following services are included with all systems:
Solartech Overberg offers the following solar systems:
Total energy independence is within your reach with a Solartech solar power system, engineered to meet your energy needs during the day, and even at night.
The most widely used hot water solar system in South Africa is the Indirect Thermosiphon System.
This system employs a heat-exchanging fluid that circulates through a collector to transfer heat to the water, ensuring effective heating without directly heating the water. Solartech offers a variety of tried-and-tested solar water heating systems to meet your unique home requirements.
Heat pump water heaters are twice as efficient as electric water heaters because they move heat instead of generating it, much like a refrigerator operating in reverse.
By extracting heat from the surrounding air and transferring it at a higher temperature into the tank, heat pump water heaters provide super energy efficiency for both home geysers and swimming pool heating.
Solar pumps offer a reliable and sustainable solution for ensuring water supply without depending on grid power.
One of the key advantages of solar pumps is that they do not require a backup battery system to operate, instead, they achieve autonomy by using water storage during the day.
When you choose Solartech Overberg as your suncatcher, you can relax and let the experts do the work.
Here’s how it works in four easy steps:
A solar expert will assess your energy usage over time to create a comprehensive energy profile for your household. This analysis allows Solartech to gain deeper insights into your energy consumption patterns.
Based on this information, a tailored solar solution will be designed to meet your specific needs. Using advanced simulation software, Solartech can accurately quantify your system's performance and potential savings taking into account weather data specific to your location.
Depending on your system choice your payback will be between three and six years.
Solartech helps you understand the payback period of the recommended systems before you commit so that you can make an informed investment in solar energy.
Solartech sources all components from reputable suppliers and top-tier manufacturers to guarantee longevity and maximise your return on investment.
During the site meeting, the integrity of your roof will be assessed, after which a customised solution will be provided in a quote. Once the quote is accepted, work will commence promptly.
The Solartech Overberg team answers the most frequently asked questions about their services and product-related services.
Solartech recommends an indirect solar water-heating system in colder areas where it is common for temperatures to drop below 0°C. A special anti-freeze liquid is circulated through the solar collector to transfer heat, instead of water, which may freeze and lead to system damage.
Solartech recommends that your solar water heating system be serviced annually. The service should include a components check, pressure test, and flush.
Servicing your system will ensure that it maintains its efficiency and provides benefits throughout its lifetime. Solartech offers a tailored maintenance plan to solar water heater clients.
Solartech understands that you may have specific needs around the aesthetics of your property and offers a variety of installation options. The solar geyser can be installed in the ceiling of roofs with sufficient pitch and pumped for roofs with a lower pitch.
Solartech charges approximately R22,000 for a 200-litre direct solar water heating system. This cost includes all the components, consumables, and installation.
Solar water heating systems feature an electrical backup element that activates on cloudy days and at night, ensuring hot water is always available on demand.
Solsquare systems are also equipped with timer switches, allowing the solar water heating system to maximise solar contribution during sunlight hours.
A system that has an annual service and is properly installed should last between 15 and 20 years.
With solar energy, nothing is impossible. Once efficiencies are established, the only limitation to energy generation is available space.
To achieve full independence from your electricity provider, it is essential to invest in a battery backup system that can power all your critical appliances at night or during load-shedding.
All Solartech's systems are designed to be upgraded over time, allowing you to transition to an off-grid solution.
A 3kW Solsquare solar power system will cost approximately R55,000. This includes the cost of all components, consumables, and labour associated with installation.
Solar photovoltaic panels require little to no maintenance. However, it is important to place panels where they will remain clear of shade and debris. You may need to trim trees and bushes and clean the panels sporadically to ensure the system maintains its efficiency throughout its lifetime.
This depends on which municipality you fall under, who provides your electricity, and what type of meter you have.
Solartech is knowledgeable regarding the various tariff structures in place across South Africa and will advise you accordingly so that you can benefit from “feed-in” initiatives.
Many factors influence the payback time of your solar power system, including tariff structures, hardware, climate, and usage.
A residential grid-tied system without batteries typically has a payback period of three to seven years, representing your return on investment.
At the quotation stage, Solartech provides a calculation of the payback period. This allows you to see the savings and benefits of solar power, helping you make an informed decision.
“We received wonderful, tidy workmanship from Solartech Overberg. The owner took the time to explain everything in depth and was always available when we suddenly had a question, no matter the time of day.” Brenda Strydom
“Mike at Solartech Overberg is a man of his word. I can highly recommend him.” Rem Main
“Mike installed a 2,2kW ESS Victron Multiplus II with Lithium Battery system in May this year. He did a great job, and it was very neatly done. The system is running smoothly. Mike is pleasant to work with - he listens carefully, advises accordingly and is open to negotiation. He has the knowledge needed for expert installations. Thanks to Mike's expertise and a good quality system, we have no more load-shedding problems, even when it is cloudy and rainy. I recommend Solartech Overberg without hesitation.” Henry Pieters
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