Questions, answered
Solar options made clear.
These answers are useful starting points. Final recommendations depend on the property, energy use, existing equipment, and project requirements.
Do solar geysers work on cloudy days?
They can still collect some heat in bright or overcast conditions. An electric backup element helps maintain hot water when solar energy is not enough.
What size geyser does my household need?
The right size depends on household demand, usage patterns, the available property, and system selection. A site assessment can help confirm an appropriate capacity.
What happens during load-shedding?
Solar heating can continue when there is sunlight. Backup heating depends on your electrical supply and will only operate when power is available.
How long does installation take?
Timing depends on the roof, plumbing, access, and system selected. We confirm the installation plan after assessing your home.
How much maintenance is required?
Systems should be checked periodically for leaks, valves, insulation, and collector condition. We can recommend an appropriate maintenance schedule for your installation.
Can GridStorm assess commercial or industrial solar projects?
Share the site location, energy-use information, and your goals through the quote form. Suitability, project scope, and any required studies are confirmed after an initial review.
Is solar water heating the same as solar electricity?
No. Solar water heating uses collected heat to warm water, while photovoltaic panels generate electricity. A property may be assessed for either or both approaches.
What solar equipment can I ask GridStorm to repair?
You can request an assessment for solar panels and mounting, inverters, batteries, wiring and electrical protections, monitoring and controls, or solar water-heating collectors, tanks, pumps, valves, and related plumbing. Work depends on safe diagnosis, system condition, compatibility, parts, service availability, and an agreed scope. See the solar repairs category for more information.
Can you quote a repair from a photo or error message?
Photos and error messages can help describe the issue, but they do not confirm the cause or repair cost. A safe diagnosis and inspection may be needed before a repair can be recommended or quoted.