Solar Power Installation
& Off-Grid Solar Systems
Load shedding, rising electricity costs, and unreliable grid power make solar energy essential. We design and install home, off-grid, and hybrid solar systems for reliable, independent power.
Rising electricity costs and load shedding
are no longer sustainable
South African homeowners and businesses are facing record electricity tariff increases, persistent load shedding, and an increasingly unreliable national grid. Renewable energy systems are no longer a luxury — they are a practical, financially sound investment in energy security. Whether you need a basic solar backup power for home or a fully integrated off-grid solar system, we design complete solar energy systems tailored to your property and budget.
Grid-Tied Solar
Reduce your electricity bills with a professionally installed grid-tied solar system for your home.
Hybrid Systems
Combine solar, battery storage, and grid power for lower costs and reliable backup during outages.
Off-Grid Systems
Achieve complete energy independence with an off-grid solar solution for homes, farms, and remote properties.
Farms & Businesses
Custom solar systems for farms and businesses that reduce energy costs and improve efficiency.
Battery Backups
Battery backup to keep essential power on during outages, standalone or added to solar.
Solar Systems for Every Property Type
Our solar installation services cover the full range of sustainable energy solutions — from a basic home solar installation to large-scale industrial solar systems. Our solar system installation is perfect for:
Residential homes
Residential homes looking to lower electricity bills and stay protected during load shedding.
Farms
Farms and smallholdings needing reliable, independent solar power systems.
Guesthouses
Guesthouses and Airbnbs that require uninterrupted, reliable power for guests.
Businesses
Businesses and commercial properties aiming to reduce operating costs with solar energy.
Off-grid
Remote and off-grid properties operating independently beyond the municipal electricity grid.
On-Grid, Off-Grid & Hybrid – What’s Right for You?
On-grid solar systems
Grid connected solar systems feed excess power back and reduce your monthly bill. Best for urban homes with reliable supply wanting to cut costs.
Off-grid solar systems
Full energy independence — no municipal supply needed. Best for remote properties, farms, and those wanting complete independence from Eskom.
Hybrid solar systems
Solar + battery backup with grid connection as a safety net. Best for suburban homes and businesses wanting load shedding protection and reduced bills without full off-grid commitment.
How it works
1
Site Assessment
As your local solar system installer, we assess your property, energy usage, roof orientation, and grid connection — giving us everything needed to design the right system.
2
System Design
We design a custom solar energy system — whether that’s a grid tied solar installation, hybrid solar system, or full off-grid solar power system — sized correctly for your actual needs and solar installation cost budget.
3
Installation
Professional solar power installation by certified solar installers — panels, inverters, batteries, wiring, and full commissioning. All solar installations are carried out to SANS standards by our network of certified solar installers and solar contractors.
4
Support & Maintenance
Ongoing solar system servicing, battery health checks, performance monitoring, and system optimisation. We are your long-term solar installation company — not just a once-off installer.
Brendan Proctor
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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
Solar for Farms & Commercial Properties
We design scalable commercial solar installation and industrial solar systems for agricultural and business use — solar panel installation services covering large roof areas, high energy demand, and critical uptime requirements.
Our business solar power systems and commercial solar contractors service includes:
- Full energy audit and system design
- Grid tied and off-grid solar installation
- Solar water pumping integration
- Ongoing maintenance and monitoring
Solar energy for companies across the Garden Route — reducing operating costs and building long-term energy security systems.
Start your Solar Journey today
Whether you want backup power, lower electricity bills, or complete energy independence, we design and install reliable solar solutions for homes and businesses across the Garden Route. From grid-tied systems to fully off-grid energy and water solutions, we provide one complete solution from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Solar installation cost varies depending on system size and type. A basic solar backup power for home starts from around R60,000. A full residential solar power system with battery backup typically ranges from R120,000–R250,000. Off-grid solar system cost depends on your energy usage and storage requirements. We provide a detailed quote after assessing your property.
An off-grid solar system operates entirely independently from the municipal grid — ideal for remote properties and farms. A hybrid solar installation stays connected to the grid but adds battery backup, giving you load shedding protection and reduced bills. Most suburban homeowners choose hybrid energy systems for the balance of independence and security.
Yes. All solar panel installers in our network are certified solar installers, fully compliant with SANS 10142 and SAPVIA accredited where applicable. Every solar system installation is carried out to South African electrical standards.
Yes. We can retrofit solar battery backup systems onto most existing solar installations — upgrading your system to a hybrid solar system with load shedding protection.
Yes. We provide solar panel installation services across the Garden Route — including Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, and surrounding farms and estates.
System sizing depends on your daily energy usage, roof space, and whether you want grid tied, hybrid, or off-grid solar. Our solar system installer team will assess your usage and design a correctly sized residential solar installation for your home.