How do I quote a full solar PV system — components and labour together?
Build it as line items: panels priced per kWp, the inverter by size and type (hybrid or grid-tie), battery storage per kWh, mounting and racking, DC and AC cabling, balance-of-system, the change-over switch, installation labour and CoC plus commissioning. TradiQuote totals it and the client sees exactly what the hardware costs versus what the install costs. Save your standard kits once and your next PV quote takes minutes.
How do I quote a hybrid system versus a grid-tie system?
Keep separate saved kits. A grid-tie quote is panels, a grid-tie inverter, mounting, cabling and a CoC. A hybrid or backup quote adds the battery bank per kWh, a hybrid inverter and a change-over switch, which changes the price materially. With both kits stored you can quote either option on the spot — or send the client both so they can choose.
What does a residential solar PV system cost in South Africa in 2026?
As an indicative 2026 guide, fully installed PV commonly works out around R12,000–R18,000 per kWp depending on system size, with lithium battery storage roughly R6,000–R14,000 per usable kWh installed. A typical 5kW grid-tie system often lands around R75,000–R110,000, and adding a 5kWh battery pushes it higher. These are rough market ranges to sanity-check against — always price from your own supplier costs and margin.
Does the quote cover PV GreenCard and the electrical CoC?
Yes — add them as their own line items so the compliance cost is agreed upfront, not disputed later. In South Africa the electrical Certificate of Compliance must be signed by a registered Installation Electrician or Master Installation Electrician, and the SAPVIA PV GreenCard is issued as a supplementary document to that CoC, not a replacement for it. Listing both shows the client you install to standard.
Can clients pay a solar deposit online?
Yes. Once the client signs the proposal, a deposit invoice with your banking details is created and sent automatically. They can pay by EFT or card, and you're notified when it clears — so you can order panels, inverter and batteries and book the install before stock prices move.
