Solar installers in Northern Cape
Compare solar installers and request quotes for solar power systems and solar geysers in Northern Cape.
The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest and most sparsely populated province, with some of the country's strongest sunshine. Kimberley, Upington and remote farms install solar, and several large solar plants are located here. Off-grid systems are common where the grid is far away.
Solar in Northern Cape at a glance
- Peak sun hours
- 6.5 h/dayKimberley, panel tilted 32°
- 5 kW system output
- about 759 kWh/monthFebruary 672 · September 818 kWh
- 5 kW installed cost
- R55k–R80kInstalled, battery excluded
Output modelled for Kimberley 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 Northern Cape
5 installers in our directory cover Northern Cape.
Earth Care Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd
PV GreenCard certified installer
ReCharge
Commercial solar rental and rent-to-own for South African business
RV Elektries
PV GreenCard certified installer
Silo N Sons Enterprise
PV GreenCard certified installer
URB Solar (PTY) Ltd
PV GreenCard certified installer
Solar geysers in Northern Cape
A solar geyser heats your water directly from the sun, and Northern Cape 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 Northern Cape, or read more on our solar geysers page.
Solar in Northern Cape: common questions
How much does solar cost in Northern Cape?
A 5 kW grid-tied solar system typically costs roughly R55k–R80k installed in Northern Cape (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 Northern Cape sunny enough for solar?
Northern Cape receives about 6.5 peak sun hours a day on a well-angled panel. PVGIS models a 5 kW system there at around 759 kWh a month on average, from about 672 kWh in February to 818 kWh in September. An installer's site assessment gives the real figure for your roof.
Are there solar rebates or tax incentives in Northern Cape 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.
Cities in Northern Cape
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