I am sure this is a question many people would like to hear the answer.

If I operate my business from home, can I claim the cost of a solar installation to keep the business operating?

How much of it can I claim? I dont need it for general home electricity, I have a small inverter for my lights and TV.

A standard 5 kw system installed ranges from R120K - R200K

An 8 KW system between R225K - R350K

To go "off grid", I need a 16 KVA inverter with at least 20kwh of battery and a generator big enough to charge the batteries and keep the computers, and machinery operating. the cost with a decent diesel generator is going to cost well over R300K

How much of the cost can you claim?

Someone suggested I fit the system and take a bank loan, then bill the company monthly for the use. IF I do it this way I now create a income which becomes taxable?

I know for a fact because I am getting the calls daily requesting solar installations.

The next question, what if I dont run a business from home, would it not be a smart thing to do. Start a small business selling cupcake to the neighbours for now and grow it.