Sonkus Solar Projects

12/03/2026

We also help this customer to increase his storage capacity to 20KWH. Ready for winter and the new anticipated Eskom tariff increase.
Are you ready?

12/03/2026

Just added two more batteries. Getting ready for the new Eskom tariff increase, and winter.

12/03/2026

Batteries are nearing the 5 year warranty period. Make sure your system installer is still around when you need him.....

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Installed this 5kW inverter with 2x 5KwH batteries for one of our existing customers. This backup unit is at his warehouse.
Happy customer.

12/03/2026

We help this customer to re locate his Solar system. We bought it in 2022 atctge hight of the pricing and said that, where he goes, it goes.
Finished installing at his new house.
Happy customer

28/01/2026

2026 in full swing.
We started the year with s bang and I feel blessed that we are still running. Our main business now is upgrades and maintenance.

24/06/2025

More solar price pain for South Africans
Kirsten Minnaar • 24 June 2025

South Africa’s shifting renewable energy policies, including tax rebates and new import tariffs, have made investing in solar power more complex, with more potential price hikes looming.

According to Harcourts South Africa, these considerations are forcing property owners to weigh upfront costs against long-term savings and incentives.

Recent fiscal measures, including tax rebates, new import tariffs, and talks about registration fees, are reshaping the financial and, ultimately, decision-making landscapes for those investing in solar power.

The drive for sustainable energy has seen both encouragement and new economic considerations. A key incentive for individuals was a tax rebate, which allowed individuals to claim 25% of the cost of new solar PV panels, up to R15,000.

The rebate applies to qualifying solar photovoltaic (PV) panels brought into use for the first time from 1 March 2023 until 29 February 2024.

The initiative was available to homeowners and tenants paying for installations, and aimed to boost solar adoption within the timeframe.

However, a new 10% import tariff on solar panels now adds to upfront costs. The South African government introduced this general import duty on solar modules and panels in July 2024 to support local manufacturing.

This follows a 2017 request from local solar panel maker Artsolar, which said the duty was a good way to boost the local solar panel manufacturing industry.

For those looking at investing in solar, this tariff directly affects investment calculations, since many panels are imported.

This creates a complex scenario for property owners weighing the financial viability of solar. Unfortunately, these tariffs could become even more expensive in the near future.

Recently, the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) gazetted its plans to review 82 tariff codes for components used in the assembly and manufacturing of solar and wind power equipment.

Proposals include increasing their tariffs by up to 30%. The Association for Renewable Energy Practitioners (AREP), however, has criticised these plans.

It raised concerns about how the increases could affect small-scale solar power users, including homes and small businesses.

“By increasing system prices, the tariffs risk placing solar energy further out of reach for lower- and middle-income consumers,” Arep said.

Solar remains a good investment

04/04/2025

Just added another battery to help with the storage so that this system can get though the new announced PEAK Tariff period in the morning. In Winter, at R8.70kWh, it might just be worth the money spend.