Around 70,000 Systems Supplied Or In Production
Designed And Manufactured In Johannesburg
12-Month Warranty From Microtronix Manufacturing
Made Under ISO 9001-Certified Quality Management System
Which Insele System Do You Need?
Start with what you want to power. Most Insele systems come as a complete kit, with the solar panel, battery and lights included.
Lights and phone charging for one or two rooms.
See the i100 →
Lights for a small home, plus phone charging and a 12V socket.
See the i150 →
Up to eight lights and 12V devices for a bigger home, farm or lodge.
See the i350 Base →
A homestead with six indoor lights, two outdoor lights and wall switches.
See the i1000 HomeGrow →
Enough power for a TV, decoder or an A+++ fridge or freezer.
See the AC/DC Homegrow →
Lights that come on by themselves when the power goes out.
See the i100 EBL →
A phone-charging business at a spaza shop or kiosk.
See the i350+ →
Backup power for a home or office that's on the grid.
See our hybrid inverters →
The Insele Solar Home System Range
i100 Range
- 8Ah Lithium
- 40W Panel
- 10h+ Light
Compact solar lighting and USB charging kit. 8Ah lithium battery, 40W panel, 10+ hours of light.
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i150 Range
- 12Ah Lithium
- 40W Panel
- 10h+ Light
Solar home system with a 12V socket and a prepaid option. 12Ah lithium battery, 40W panel, 10+ hours of light.
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i130 Base
- 24Ah Lithium
- 150W Panel
- 13h+ Light
Eight lights and a touch-screen display. 24Ah lithium battery, 150W panel, 13+ hours of light.
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i1000 Homegrow
- 50Ah Lithium
- 150W Panel
- 15h+ Light
Used in South Africa's national electrification programme. 50Ah lithium battery, 150W panel, 15+ hours of light.
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AC/DC Homegrow
- 100Ah Lithium
- 2x 150W Panels
- 8 Lights
Solar home system with a 1kVA inverter. 100Ah lithium battery, two 150W panels, 8 lights.
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i350+ Charging Station
- 20 USB Ports
- 2x 150W Panels
- 24Ah Lithium
Solar phone charging station. 20 USB ports, two 150W panels, charges 30+ phones a day.
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i100 Emergency Backup Lights
- Up To 12 Lights
- 8h+ Backup
- No Panel Needed
Emergency lights that switch on in a power cut. Up to 12 lights, 8+ hours of backup, no panel needed.
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Hybrid Inverters
- 1kVA
- 3kVA
- 5kVA
Pure sine wave inverters available in 1kVA, 3kVA and 5kVA.
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RMS-330
- 12V & 48V
- Cloud Monitoring
Solar power management for remote CCTV cameras. 12V and 48V outputs, cloud monitoring.
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Why The Honey Badger?
Insele is the isiZulu word for the honey badger. It’s a small animal with a big reputation for being tough and not giving up. We think that’s a good standard for a solar system that has to work every night, often far from the nearest town.
Lithium Batteries
All current Insele systems use lithium (LiPo) batteries. A battery is expected to last around three years, and up to seven years if the system is looked after.
Pay As You Go
The i150 Pre-Paid lets households pay for their power in 30-day blocks. They buy a PIN from a local vendor, enter it on the unit, and the system runs for the next 30 days.
Made In Johannesburg
Every Insele solar system is designed, manufactured and assembled by Microtronix Manufacturing in Strijdom Park, Johannesburg. Microtronix has been making electronics for more than 25 years and operates an ISO 9001-certified quality management system.
Protection Built In
The charge controller shuts the system down before the battery runs completely flat, then switches back on once the sun has recharged it. This protects the battery and helps it last longer.
Common Questions
What Warranty Do Insele Systems Have?
Insele systems have a 12-month warranty from Microtronix Manufacturing. It covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Batteries have their own warranty from the battery supplier.
Who Makes Insele Systems?
Microtronix Manufacturing makes them at its factory in Strijdom Park, Johannesburg. Microtronix operates an ISO 9001-certified quality management system.
Where Can I Buy Insele Products?
You can buy through our distributors in South Africa and neighbouring countries. For bulk orders, tenders and programmes, contact us directly.
How Long Does The Battery Last?
The lithium battery is expected to last around three years. With proper care, it can last up to seven.
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Supplying A Programme, Tender Or Project?
We manufacture in volume for municipalities, government programmes, NGOs and distributors. Tell us how many units you need and where they’re going, and we’ll come back to you with options.