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Inverter-buying surge could worsen power crisis, electricity experts warn

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za

3-minute read
16 October 2023 | 14:47 CAT

Inverter-buying surge could worsen power crisis, electricity experts warn – Photo/Daily Maverick

Desperate to keep their power on, more South Africans are scrambling to install inverters and batteries at home to beat Eskom load shedding. Dr Karen Surridge, Renewable Energy Project Manager of the South African National Energy Development Institute, said by acting in haste, you could end up with an investment that does not deliver the promised returns.

Dr Surridge said South Africans who wish to escape load-shedding with a solar power installation must find a reputable installer, know what they should be paying for, and negotiate on pricing.

“A PV and/or battery backup system can
add tremendous quality to your life and up the resale value of your home. It is therefore worth investing the time and effort to make sure you get the best value for your investment,” she said.

Surridge broke down the considerations regarding solar power installations into three segments — finding the right installer, knowing what you should be paying for, and negotiating.

“The starting point is a reputable installer with a solid reputation and good references,” she said.

Surridge said that one of the best ways to do this is to find installers in your area who are registered with the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (Sapvia).

Installers registered with Sapvia are listed on the PV GreenCard website, and those that feature have had the proper safety and quality training and will issue you with a certificate of compliance for the installation for insurance, finance, and regulatory purposes.

Regarding PV panels, Surridge recommends opting for a well-known brand.

“Insist that the installer specifies the brand they intend to use so that you can do your own research,” said Surridge.

Listen to the full interview on the Daily Round-Up with Moulana Junaid Kharsany.

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