Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Products
Find answers to common questions about solar panels, inverters, batteries, and installations for your e-commerce solar shop.
We offer a variety of high-efficiency solar panels, including monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film options, suitable for different applications and budgets. Each type has its own advantages in terms of efficiency, aesthetics, and cost.
While we primarily focus on providing a wide range of solar products, we can connect you with certified installation partners in your area. We also offer comprehensive guides and support for DIY installations.
All our solar panels and inverters come with manufacturer warranties, typically ranging from 10 to 25 years for performance and product defects. Solar batteries usually have warranties of 5 to 10 years. Specific warranty details are available on each product page.
Choosing the right solar system depends on your energy consumption, roof space, and budget. We recommend using our online solar calculator or contacting our customer support for a personalized consultation to determine the best system for you.
Modern solar panels are built to last and typically have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, often continuing to produce electricity beyond that period, albeit with a gradual decrease in efficiency.
Yes. We deliver nationwide across South Africa. For an international order, send us the part you need and your destination and we will quote the shipping before you commit.
Prices are not published because they change often -- we source from multiple importers. Add what you need to a quote request and we come back with the current rate at the time.
We stock the OptiMate range in the 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 series, plus OptiMate Lithium, in single and multi-bank versions. Match the charger to the battery chemistry first: OptiMate Lithium is for lithium batteries, and the numbered series cover standard lead-acid, AGM and sealed batteries. Tell us which battery you have and we will point you at the right model.
LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) is a lithium battery chemistry chosen for safety, long cycle life and low weight. It does not suffer the thermal runaway risk of other lithium chemistries, and it can be discharged to 80% of its capacity without shortening its life. It costs more up front than lead-acid but lasts far longer per year of use.
Lithium (LiFePO4) gives roughly 80% usable depth of discharge against about 50% for lead-acid, so it needs a smaller, lighter battery for the same usable energy. It also survives several times more charge cycles. Lead-acid costs less to buy, which is why it still suits occasional use and engine starting.
AGM (absorbent glass mat) is a sealed lead-acid battery where the electrolyte sits in fibreglass mats between the plates. It is maintenance-free, does not spill, resists vibration, and accepts charge faster than a flooded battery -- which is why stop-start vehicles are specified for it.
A deep cycle battery is built to be discharged heavily and recharged repeatedly, with thicker plates than a starting battery. A starting battery instead delivers a short, high burst of current to crank an engine. Using a starting battery for solar storage or a trolling motor shortens its life.
Send us the year, make and model and we match it to the correct group size. If you already know the part number on your old battery -- 652, 668 and similar Deltec numbers are common -- that is enough on its own. Vehicle model years are our most common search, so we keep the fitment list current.
It depends on how many watt-hours you use per day. Divide the daily energy by your peak sun hours and a 25% system loss and you have the array size in kWp -- a home using 10 kWh a day needs about 2.4 kWp, or five standard panels. Our solar calculator does this for your own appliances.
6V batteries suit older and classic vehicles, ride-on toys, lanterns, golf carts and some deep-cycle banks where two are wired in series for 12V. Check the terminal type as well as the voltage -- side and top terminals are not interchangeable.
Yes, in conventional and AGM versions across the common fitments. Give us the bike's make, model and year and we match the part number, or read it off the battery you are replacing.