Energy and Water Independence, Naturally.
Energy and water independence specialists helping homes, smallholdings and businesses in Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and across the Garden Route reduce their reliance on Eskom and municipal services with practical solar and rainwater systems.
The Problem
South African homes need more than just backup power
Load shedding is only half the resilience problem. Water restrictions, ageing infrastructure and rising utility costs are an everyday reality across South Africa — and the Garden Route is no exception. Most property owners end up juggling separate contractors for solar, batteries, tanks and filtration, with nobody accountable for how it all works together.
Solarain – energy and water independence specialists – brings it together as one system, designed and supported by a single provider. Delivering resilient home infrastructure solutions for modern South African properties.
Energy Solutions
Solar panels generate power, batteries store it, and an inverter makes it usable around the property. A generator backup adds redundancy when reserves run low.
Water Solutions
Rainwater is collected from the roof, filtered, and stored in tanks on site. Pumps deliver it on demand — for irrigation, household use, or drinking water.
Built from real off-grid living experience
We’ve lived this lifestyle for years, not just installed it. That means systems built around what actually works — reliable power, secure water, lower running costs, long-term resilience.
Brendan Proctor
“
For more than 8 years, my family and I have lived completely off-grid on our farm in Keurbooms, Plettenberg Bay, powered entirely by solar energy and harvested rainwater — with no Eskom and no municipal water.
During that time, we have built and connected four homes to a single off-grid system. Three of these homes are very busy Airbnb rentals, providing ongoing real-world testing of the system under varying occupancy and demand.
Living this way every day has given me firsthand insight into what truly works. The solar and water solutions I recommend are based on years of practical experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to achieve reliable, long-term independence.
– Brendan Proctor, Founder of Solarain
How it works
1
Assess
We evaluate your sun exposure, local rainfall, roof catchment, and current energy and water usage to understand what your property actually needs. This forms the foundation of a complete home resilience systems design approach.
2
Design
A tailored proposal covering system sizing, battery and tank capacity, and filtration — matched to your goals and budget. Including integrated solar and water solutions designed for energy and water independence systems.
3
Install
Full implementation handled by our trusted installation network, integrating solar, water and control systems into one working setup. Delivered by experienced off grid installers specialising in smart off grid systems.
4
Support
Ongoing servicing, remote monitoring, and upgrades over time — so the system keeps performing long after installation day. Long-term support for resilient homes and hybrid solar and water systems.
What you gain
Load shedding protection
Solar and battery storage keep your lights, fridge and essential appliances running through outages — no more planning your day around the schedule. Core benefit of modern energy independence home systems.
Reliable water supply
Stored rainwater means your property keeps running even during restrictions or municipal supply failures, with water available exactly when you need it. Part of a complete home independence strategy combining water and energy systems.
Lower utility costs
Generating your own power and harvesting your own water reduces what you draw from the grid and municipal supply, cutting monthly bills over time. A key driver behind sustainable homes and long-term cost reduction.
Less dependence on failing infrastructure
Ageing pipes, unreliable substations and overstretched municipal systems become someone else’s problem — not yours. Achieved through resilient infrastructure and integrated off-grid design.
Increased property value
A properly installed, well-documented system is a tangible asset buyers increasingly look for, especially as utility reliability becomes a bigger factor in property decisions. Especially relevant for energy and water independence systems in premium residential markets.
Smarter, efficient living
Real-time monitoring shows exactly how much power and water you’re using, making it easier to spot waste and run your property more efficiently. Supporting smarter off grid living and resource optimisation.
Build a more resilient home
A solution that fits your property and budget. Every property has different needs, different rainfall, different budget. Whether you want basic backup protection or complete independence, we’ll design a system around what actually fits. From basic backup systems to full energy and water independence home solutions.