Solar installers in Johannesburg

Compare solar installers and request quotes for solar power systems and solar geysers in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city, with suburbs such as Sandton, Randburg and Fourways. Homes, offices and security estates install solar to lower electricity bills and cover power cuts.

Solar in Johannesburg at a glance

Peak sun hours
6.2 h/dayJohannesburg, panel tilted 31°
5 kW system output
about 731 kWh/monthFebruary 634 · August 831 kWh
5 kW installed cost
R55k–R80kInstalled, battery excluded

Output modelled for Johannesburg 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 Gauteng

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Solar geysers in Johannesburg

A solar geyser heats your water directly from the sun, and Johannesburg gets about 6.2 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 Johannesburg, or read more on our solar geysers page.

Solar in Johannesburg: common questions

How much does solar cost in Johannesburg?

A 5 kW grid-tied solar system typically costs roughly R55k–R80k installed in Johannesburg (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 Johannesburg sunny enough for solar?

Johannesburg receives about 6.2 peak sun hours a day on a well-angled panel. PVGIS models a 5 kW system there at around 731 kWh a month on average, from about 634 kWh in February to 831 kWh in August. An installer's site assessment gives the real figure for your roof.

Are there solar rebates or tax incentives in Johannesburg 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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