3kW Essential Backup Kit — Growatt + Pylontech + 4 Panels
R41 400.00 incl. VAT
The 3kW Essential Backup Kit is PowerVault’s most affordable complete solar system — delivering genuine load-shedding protection without a five-figure price tag. Includes a Growatt SPF 5000ES 5kVA inverter, 2 × Pylontech US3000C batteries (6.75kWh total), and 4 × Canadian Solar 455W panels (1,820W PV).
Powers all essential loads — lights, fridge, TV, router, laptop, and phone chargers — for 8–12 hours during load shedding. Batteries fully recharge from solar in 4–5 hours on a clear day. Ideal for 2-bedroom homes, bachelor flats, holiday homes, and small offices.
All components are globally trusted brands with South African distributor support. Kit savings: R2,500+ vs. individual pricing. Price excludes VAT, installation, and mounting hardware.
Estimated Delivery Timeline
Delivery timelines are estimates. Orders typically arrive within 3–5 business days after payment is confirmed.
What’s Included in the 3kW Essential Backup Kit?
- 1 × Growatt SPF 5000ES 5kVA Hybrid Inverter — 4,000W output, 80A MPPT, lithium compatible, 4 operating modes
- 2 × Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh Lithium Batteries — 6.75kWh usable total, 6,000-cycle life, CAN bus BMS
- 4 × Canadian Solar HiKu6 455W Mono PERC Panels — 1,820W PV total, Tier-1, 25-year warranty
System Performance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Daily solar generation (summer) | 8–11 kWh |
| Backup duration (essential loads ~400W) | 10–14 hours |
| Battery recharge time (from solar) | 4–5 hours |
| Monthly grid savings estimate | R600–R1,100 |
| Estimated payback period | 4–6 years |
Essential Loads This Kit Covers
At a typical essential load of 300–500W, the 6.75kWh battery bank (6 Pylontech modules) provides 10–14 hours of backup — comfortably covering overnight load shedding and the following morning. Loads you can run simultaneously: 8 × LED lights (40W), fridge (150W), 2 × TVs (200W), router (20W), 3 × phone chargers (30W), laptop (60W). Total: ~500W.
Upgrade Path
This kit is designed for expansion. Add a third and fourth Pylontech US3000C battery to double the backup capacity. Add 4 more panels to the Growatt’s 450V MPPT input to increase solar generation. Or, when your budget allows, trade up to the 5kW Starter Kit and sell the Growatt to recoup value.
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Helena Roux –
This 3kW kit was perfect for our townhouse in Paarl. We do not need a massive system, just enough to keep the router, lights, TV and fridge going through outages. The Growatt inverter has been completely reliable for six months and the four panels generate more than enough to top the Pylontech battery up daily. Very clean installation and PowerVault had everything in stock and delivered quickly.
Thandeka Ngubane –
The 3kW Essential Backup Kit — Growatt + Pylontech + 4 Panels is worth every rand. We are running our entire home through load shedding without any interruption. The system is whisper quiet and the monitoring gives us real time data on generation and battery status. Could not be happier with this purchase.
Nkosinathi Khumalo –
Started with this 3kW kit as my entry point into solar and I am very glad I did. The system handles our daily essentials perfectly. PowerVault made the whole process easy and the kit arrived complete. My installer said the components were quality and properly matched. Already planning to expand with more batteries next year. Based in Germiston and delivery was two days.