Turnkey rooftop solar storage EPC contract price in South Africa

Should a rooftop solar PV system include energy storage?

Including energy storage to a rooftop solar PV system in the C&I space can effectively double the system costs and should only be considered if full energy security is the goal. Energy storage is therefore not a viable solution at its current market price, most businesses would then rather use Diesel generation as a short term solution.

What does a solar EPC contractor do?

A solar EPC contractor oversees the full lifecycle of a solar energy project. EPC stands for engineering, procurement, and construction. Bilion Power Solutions delivers EPC services to homes and corporate clients across South Africa.

What contributes to the cost of a rooftop solar PV system?

With the increased interest in rooftop solar PV in the C&I sector it is valuable to understand what contributes towards the cost of a system, whether it’s a turnkey or PPA project. The PV modules account for roughly 47% of the cost of the system, the largest contributor in the total system cost.

What is a Sola Sun EPC contract?

Committed to sustainability and innovation, we deliver top-notch engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for commercial and industrial solar installations. With a single point of responsibility, Sola Sun EPC contracts ensure consistent quality control and adherence to industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.

What is a solar EPC?

Our solar EPC process delivers high-quality components and professional execution from start to finish. An EPC contractor manages the full scope of a solar project. This includes feasibility studies, design and planning, procurement, installation, and final commissioning.

Should a rooftop solar PV system be included in a C&I space?

The main component cost like PV modules, Inverters, construction, mounting and structures all scale similarly. Including energy storage to a rooftop solar PV system in the C&I space can effectively double the system costs and should only be considered if full energy security is the goal.