Solar installers in George
Compare solar installers and request quotes for solar power systems and solar geysers in George.
George is the largest town on the Garden Route, with a milder, cloudier climate than the inland Karoo. Solar still works well here, and homes also use solar geysers for hot water.
Solar in George at a glance
- Peak sun hours
- 5.4 h/dayGeorge, panel tilted 34°
- 5 kW system output
- about 637 kWh/monthJune 528 · December 730 kWh
- 5 kW installed cost
- R55k–R80kInstalled, battery excluded
Output modelled for George 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 Western Cape
28 installers in our directory cover Western Cape.
AJ FABER
PV GreenCard certified installer
Bay Solar
PV GreenCard certified installer
Bettco Solar
PV GreenCard certified installer
BQ Electrical and Plumbing Services
PV GreenCard certified installer
CAM Technical Services
PV GreenCard certified installer
Cornerstone Energy Solutions
PV GreenCard certified installer
Delta Carbon (Pty) Ltd
PV GreenCard certified installer
E’nG electrical and gas
PV GreenCard certified installer
Elden's Solar and Electrical (PTY) Ltd
PV GreenCard certified installer
LAMININ CONSTRUCTION (PTY)LTD
PV GreenCard certified installer
LUNAR SOLAR
PV GreenCard certified installer
MN Raven Electrical (pty) Ltd
PV GreenCard certified installer
Solar geysers in George
A solar geyser heats your water directly from the sun, and George gets about 5.4 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 George, or read more on our solar geysers page.
Solar in George: common questions
How much does solar cost in George?
A 5 kW grid-tied solar system typically costs roughly R55k–R80k installed in George (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 George sunny enough for solar?
George receives about 5.4 peak sun hours a day on a well-angled panel. PVGIS models a 5 kW system there at around 637 kWh a month on average, from about 528 kWh in June to 730 kWh in December. An installer's site assessment gives the real figure for your roof.
Are there solar rebates or tax incentives in George 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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