Residential solar
Solar for compact homes
Monthly use: 150–300 units
Start with a roof and consumption assessment designed around everyday household electricity use.
100+ Projects Completed
1 / 4: Solar for compact homes
What we do
Solar services across the full system lifecycle
From the first consumption review to long-term monitoring, each stage is handled by the same team so nothing is lost between hand-offs.
Solar Panel Installation
Mounting, wiring, inverter setup and grid connection by trained installers.
Solar System Design
System sizing, layout and single-line design matched to your load profile.
Maintenance and Repairs
Scheduled cleaning, inspection, fault diagnosis and component replacement.
Energy Audits
Consumption review and load analysis before any system is specified.
Solar Consulting
Independent guidance on options, phasing and technical trade-offs.
Site Survey and Feasibility
Roof condition, shading, orientation and structural feasibility checks.
Solar Monitoring
Generation monitoring and performance reporting after commissioning.
Financing and Incentive Guidance
Help understanding the funding and incentive routes available to you.
Solar water pumpsBeyond rooftop solar
Solar water pumps for dependable daytime irrigation
Bring solar energy to your water supply with a system designed around the source, the required flow and the way you irrigate.
- Open well, borewell and storage transfer applications
- Pump, controller and solar array specified as one system
Our projects
Solar systems designed around the site
A selection of residential, commercial and industrial project profiles showing system scale and the engineering approach behind each installation.
ResidentialSite survey · Custom rooftop layout
5 kW
Family Home Solar System
A compact rooftop system planned to offset daytime household loads while preserving terrace access.
ResidentialSite survey · Custom rooftop layout
8 kW
Contemporary Villa Array
A high-efficiency array for a multi-storey villa with room for future electric vehicle charging.
CommercialLoad analysis · Engineering-led design
120 kW
Office Campus Array
A rooftop array designed to reduce weekday grid demand across a multi-tenant office building.
CommercialLoad analysis · Engineering-led design
75 kW
Retail Complex System
A staged installation serving lighting, cooling and common-area loads during peak trading hours.
IndustrialTechnical review · Commissioning-ready delivery
1,200 kW
Auto Components Plant Array
A large roof-mounted system designed around continuous production and substantial daytime demand.
IndustrialTechnical review · Commissioning-ready delivery
900 kW
Logistics Park System
Rooftop and ground-mounted arrays supporting a high-throughput regional distribution facility.
Client perspective
A clearer solar experience from first survey to handover
Short, representative reviews that reflect the way we work: clear advice, careful design and a well-managed installation process.
- Profile initials AK
“The team explained the sizing clearly, showed us the assumptions and kept the installation tidy. We always knew what the next step was.”
- Profile initials RM
“The proposal connected our daytime load to the system design instead of pushing a standard package. The handover was organised and easy to follow.”
- Profile initials SN
“We appreciated the practical engineering conversations around the roof, equipment and monitoring. The process felt measured from survey through commissioning.”
Explore system sizes
See what 1 kW, 3 kW and 5 kW can look like
These visual examples compare scale and typical package components. The right capacity depends on your electricity use, usable roof area, shading and final engineering assessment.
Compact home system
A practical starting point for lower daytime consumption and limited usable roof space.
- Planning roof area
- from 8 m²
- Indicative generation
- about 1,200 kWh/year
- Typical module range
- Usually 2–3 modern modules
Everyday family home
A common planning size for homes with a broader mix of daytime appliances.
- Planning roof area
- from 24 m²
- Indicative generation
- about 3,600 kWh/year
- Typical module range
- Usually 5–7 modern modules
Larger home system
For higher consumption or larger usable roofs, subject to a detailed load and site assessment.
- Planning roof area
- from 40 m²
- Indicative generation
- about 6,000 kWh/year
- Typical module range
- Usually 8–12 modern modules
Planning examples use 8 m² of usable roof area per kW and the same general generation assumptions shown in our calculator. Module count varies with module wattage. Figures are indicative, not a quotation or generation guarantee.
How it works
A four-stage route from survey to steady generation
Each stage produces something you can review: findings, a written design, commissioning records, then generation data.
- 01
Site Survey and Feasibility
We review your roof or ground area, shading, orientation, structure and electrical setup, and confirm what is practical at your site.
- 02
System Design and Proposal
We size the system against your consumption, prepare the layout and equipment selection, and share a written proposal you can question.
- 03
Installation and Connection
Mounting, module and inverter installation, cabling, protection devices, testing and coordination of the connection process.
- 04
Maintenance and Monitoring
Generation monitoring, scheduled maintenance visits and support so performance issues are identified rather than assumed.
Solar calculator
See an indicative estimate in under a minute
A first-pass view of system size, generation and payback — with the assumptions shown, so you can judge how much weight to give it.
Your estimate appears here
Fill in the form to see an indicative system size, annual generation, bill offset and payback range — along with every assumption used to produce them.
Why Vaasum
Careful engineering, stated plainly
Solar is a long-lived asset. We would rather set accurate expectations at the start than promise numbers a site cannot deliver.
Talk to our team →Assessment before recommendation
Every proposal starts from a survey and your actual consumption data, not a standard package.
Documented system design
You receive the layout, equipment list and assumptions in writing so the design can be reviewed independently.
One partner across the lifecycle
Audit, design, installation, maintenance and monitoring are handled by the same team.
Plain-language estimates
Estimates are presented as estimates, with the assumptions behind them shown alongside.
Vaasum blog
Clear answers for better solar decisions
Practical guidance for homeowners and businesses—from assessing a roof to maintaining a working system. Only published, reviewed articles appear here.
Solar Planning2 min readResidential vs Commercial Rooftop Solar: What Changes?
Residential and commercial solar use the same basic technology, but demand patterns, design priorities, approvals and project delivery can differ.
Read more
Solar Ownership2 min readSolar Panel Maintenance and Monitoring: A Practical Guide
Learn how monitoring, safe visual checks, appropriate cleaning and documented maintenance help identify rooftop solar issues early.
Read more
Solar Planning2 min readHow to Compare Solar Installation Quotes
Compare solar proposals on design, equipment, safety, scope, assumptions and after-sales support—not price alone.
Read more
Questions
Common questions before a solar project
Get started
Book a free solar consultation
Tell us about your property and consumption. We will come back to arrange a survey and talk through what is realistic at your site.
Contact Vaasum
