Calculating your electricity requirements is the initial step towards preparing for solar PV installation. A comprehensive evaluation of your electricity needs allows you to determine the following:

• System Size and Cost: Understanding the size and cost of the PV system required to meet your needs.

• Energy Usage Patterns: Identifying fluctuations in your energy consumption throughout the day and night, as well as seasonal variations, to effectively manage peak demands.

• Energy Saving Measures: Recognizing energy-saving practices that can be implemented to reduce electricity usage prior to PV installation, thereby saving on the expense of a larger system.

By conducting a meticulous load analysis, EC Electrical (PTY) Ltd will record the wattage and daily usage patterns of all electrical devices connected to your central power source, including appliances such as refrigerators, lighting, televisions, computers, power tools, machinery, and office equipment.

Some appliances, like refrigerators or electric fencing, consistently consume electricity, while others, such as power tools or large format printers, use electricity intermittently, known as selectable loads.

While some providers may rely solely on your electricity bill to propose a PV solution, this approach is fundamentally flawed and inaccurate. Your bill cannot reveal crucial details like day and night usage, selectable loads, or peak demand, which should be considered when designing your PV solution. A thorough load analysis is essential. We will visit your premises, install loggers on your electricity distribution board for at least a week to ten days, and provide a comprehensive overview of your electricity usage patterns, along with recommendations for reducing it. We can also offer a highly accurate estimate of your potential savings based on the system size and solutions we recommend, ensuring there’s no guesswork involved.