{"id":37895,"date":"2023-03-20T14:57:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T12:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=37895"},"modified":"2023-03-20T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T12:57:05","slug":"pricecheck-buyers-guide-what-you-need-to-know-before-going-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/pricecheck-buyers-guide-what-you-need-to-know-before-going-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"PriceCheck Buyer’s Guide: What You Need to Know Before Going Solar"},"content":{"rendered":"

As South Africans contend with the likelihood of advanced stages of loadshedding for the foreseeable future, more homeowners are looking at ways to mitigate the impact of prolonged power outages on their daily lives. In response, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana informed citizens during his budget speech that they can receive up to R15,000 tax rebates for installation costs of rooftop solar panels<\/a> starting from the 1st of March \u2014<\/span> leaving many considering sun-based energy sources as their pathway towards uninterrupted power supply.<\/p>\n

But having the latest information about where and how to start the process is a crucial first step.<\/p>\n

While solar provides the single, most cost-effective solution for homeowners, cost-effective doesn\u2019t necessarily mean easily affordable.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn the same way that we always advise prospective homeowners to have a budget in mind and finance in place, we also recommend that solar shoppers do a needs assessment, cost it and then research the options for financing their solar installation,\u201d Andrea Tucker, Director of MortgageMe.<\/p>\n

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With such a high demand for solar in South Africa, banks and finance companies are starting to offer more innovative and affordable solar kit installation solutions<\/a>, including adding the cost of solar to a home loan on registration of the bond, extending home loans to cover the cost of installation, or financing solar as a rent to buy option or even on a subscription basis.<\/p>\n

The PriceCheck Solar Kit tool<\/a> offers an easy and affordable solution for South Africans to start their solar journey. Invest in a solar kit for your home by using the easy quote generation tool, with various kits to choose from as well as payment plans built into the tool functionality. Trying to figure out what your solar needs are can be confusing and overwhelming but with this easy-t0-use PriceCheck solar kit tool<\/a>, investing in solar for your home has never been easier!<\/p>\n

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\u201cGiven that Eskom\u2019s problems are unlikely to be resolved any time soon, the installation of solar will almost certainly enhance the resale value of a property or attractiveness to potential renters \u2014<\/span> it is therefore seen as a good investment by finance houses,\u201d says Tucker. \u201cThis is, of course, based on the installation being professional, compliant and adequate for the needs of the house and its occupants,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

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Still unsure of how to start your solar journey? here are a few tips for homeowners to consider before embarking on a solar installation.<\/p>\n