On-Grid Solar System
On-Grid Solar System
Best Suited For
- Homes and businesses with steady daytime electricity use
- Properties where loadshedding backup is not the main priority
- Customers wanting the lowest upfront budget per kW installed
- Roofs with standard space for panel mounting
- Areas with a generally reliable grid connection
On-Grid Package Sizes
| Size | Best For | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | Small homes | Modest daytime electricity use, lights, fans, fridge |
| 5 kW | Medium homes | Most common size, homes running AC and regular appliances |
| 10 kW | Large homes / small business | Higher daytime demand or small commercial load |
Net Billing on a On-Grid Solar System
Because an on-grid system exports surplus power straight to the grid, net billing applies directly to it. We handle the DISCO application for you, whether that’s FESCO, LESCO or another utility. Read our full net metering & net billing guide →
Four Steps to Switch-On
Free Site Survey
System Design
Installation
Net Billing Setup
25 Years
5-10 Years
1 Year
On-Grid Solar System FAQ
No. For safety, on-grid systems automatically shut down when the grid goes down, so they do not provide backup power. For backup, a hybrid system is needed.
There is no battery to buy, size or maintain, which is usually the single largest cost in a solar system after the panels and inverter.
Yes, we submit and follow up on the application with your DISCO as part of every on-grid installation.
In many cases yes, depending on your inverter model. Ask us during the site survey if you want to keep that option open.












