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We connect you with vetted, certified solar installers across the Sandton area. Check municipal rules for neighboring suburbs:
We only work with solar companies registered with SAPVIA and SESSA, with valid PV GreenCard certification, ensuring quality workmanship and manufacturer-backed warranties.
No spam, no endless sales calls. We connect you with exactly one pre-vetted certified installer who operates in your area — without being spammed by endless companies.
There are no hidden fees or obligations on your side. Connecting with a certified local installer through JoburgSolar costs you absolutely nothing.
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The PV GreenCard is South Africa's industry-standard compliance report, issued by SAPVIA-certified installers after every installation. It proves that your system was installed by a qualified, assessed technician and meets national electrical regulations. Without it, you have no independent proof your system is safe or legal — and your insurer may refuse a claim if anything goes wrong.
It can — if the installation is not done correctly. Your insurance requires a signed Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued by a registered electrician, specifically covering the solar system. If your installer does not provide a CoC after completion, your home insurance policy may be entirely void for any electrical fault or fire caused by the solar system.
Yes. Any grid-connected solar system in Johannesburg must be registered as a Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) system with either City Power or Eskom. An unregistered system is technically illegal, and can result in fines, forced disconnection, or billing errors where you are incorrectly charged for power you generated yourself. A reputable installer will handle this entire process for you.
Check two things: the brand and the warranty. Stick to established brands with South African service centres — such as Pylontech, Freedom Won, Sunsynk, Dyness, Hubble, or Shoto. The battery warranty should come directly from the manufacturer (not just your installer), and should be at least 10 years or 4,000 charge cycles. If an installer cannot show you a manufacturer warranty document, walk away.
The industry standard is a minimum 5-year manufacturer warranty on inverters, which is often extendable to 10 years. Solar panels should have a 10–12 year product warranty and a 25-year performance warranty. Any installer offering shorter warranties than these minimums is selling you inferior equipment.
A full hybrid solar system (panels, inverter, and batteries) for a standard 3-bedroom house in Johannesburg typically ranges from R75,000 to R150,000, depending on your energy usage and system size. A battery-and-inverter backup system (without panels) starts at around R25,000. All our partner installers provide a detailed, itemised quote before any work begins.