How Much Can Solar Save
Your Business?

This calculator provides a reliable estimate based on average solar irradiance data for each South African province, standard commercial tariff rates, and typical C&I system performance. Actual savings may vary by 10–15% depending on roof orientation, shading, and site-specific conditions. For a precise proposal, request a free site assessment from our engineering team.

Most commercial and industrial solar installations in South Africa achieve payback within 3–5 years, depending on your electricity tariff, location, and system size. With annual Eskom tariff increases averaging 10%+, the payback period continues to shorten year on year.

For C&I operations that primarily run during daytime hours, batteries are not essential — your solar system generates power when you need it most. However, battery storage can be valuable for load-shedding protection, demand charge management, and extending solar usage into evening hours. Our team can advise on the optimal configuration for your business.

As a rule of thumb, you need approximately 6 m² of unshaded roof space per kWp of solar capacity. A 100 kWp system, for example, requires around 600 m² of roof area. Our engineers conduct a detailed roof survey to maximise panel placement and energy yield.

Livoltek offers multiple financing structures including outright purchase, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) where you pay only for the electricity generated, and solar rental/lease arrangements with zero upfront capital. Section 12B of the Income Tax Act also allows 125% accelerated depreciation on solar assets in year one.