Solar installers in Bloemfontein
Compare solar installers and request quotes for solar power systems and solar geysers in Bloemfontein.
Bloemfontein is South Africa's judicial capital, with government offices, university campuses and suburban homes. Clear skies and cold winter nights make both solar panels and solar geysers worth comparing.
Solar in Bloemfontein at a glance
- Peak sun hours
- 6.5 h/dayBloemfontein, panel tilted 32°
- 5 kW system output
- about 755 kWh/monthFebruary 671 · September 814 kWh
- 5 kW installed cost
- R55k–R80kInstalled, battery excluded
Output modelled for Bloemfontein by PVGIS 5.2, European Commission Joint Research Centre (5 kW facing north, 14% losses). Costs are indicative for a grid-tied system, battery excluded. Get quotes for real prices, or size a system with our calculator.
Installers covering Free State
6 installers in our directory cover Free State.
CCSO Solar
PV GreenCard certified installer
Hi Quality Electrical
PV GreenCard certified installer
MTS Solar
PV GreenCard certified installer
PRG Solar Projects (Pty) Ltd
PV GreenCard certified installer
ReCharge
Commercial solar rental and rent-to-own for South African business
Supernova Solar Solutions
PV GreenCard certified installer
Solar geysers in Bloemfontein
A solar geyser heats your water directly from the sun, and Bloemfontein gets about 6.5 peak sun hours a day. Water heating is one of the larger electricity loads in many homes, so it is often worth pricing on its own. Request solar geyser quotes for Bloemfontein, or read more on our solar geysers page.
Solar in Bloemfontein: common questions
How much does solar cost in Bloemfontein?
A 5 kW grid-tied solar system typically costs roughly R55k–R80k installed in Bloemfontein (about R11 to R16 per watt), with no battery. Roof type, brand and installer all move the price, so treat this as a guide and compare written quotes.
Is Bloemfontein sunny enough for solar?
Bloemfontein receives about 6.5 peak sun hours a day on a well-angled panel. PVGIS models a 5 kW system there at around 755 kWh a month on average, from about 671 kWh in February to 814 kWh in September. An installer's site assessment gives the real figure for your roof.
Are there solar rebates or tax incentives in Bloemfontein in 2026?
Not for homeowners. The Section 6C rooftop solar incentive covered new PV panels brought into use between 1 March 2023 and 29 February 2024 (it expired on 29 February 2024) and has not been renewed; solar geysers never qualified. Businesses can still claim accelerated allowances for renewable energy under Section 12B. Confirm the details with a tax practitioner.
Should I choose a solar geyser or a solar PV system?
A solar geyser only heats water, so it costs less than a full PV system but powers nothing else. A PV system produces electricity for the whole home and, with a battery, can keep essentials running during outages. You can request quotes for either, or both, and compare.
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