Verified solar installers
Solar installers you can trust.
Every solar installer listed here passed strict checks before going live. You see what was checked, and the date it was confirmed.
What I check
Checks for every solar installer
- Electrical contractorRegistered electrical contractor, so the installation can get a Certificate of Compliance
- Company registeredActive on the CIPC companies register, for companies and close corporations
- Tax compliantSARS tax compliance status confirmed with the PIN
- Workers coveredCOIDA letter of good standing, where the business employs staff
- UIF registeredRegistered as an employer with the UIF, where the business employs staff
Why it matters
The law in plain words
A solar system is part of your electrical installation, so it needs a Certificate of Compliance from a registered electrical contractor. Most municipalities also want a grid tied system registered before it is connected.
A general guide, not legal advice.
Did you know?South Africa has three capital cities: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
Before you hire
Three quick steps
1
Ask who will issue the electrical CoC.
2
Ask whether the system will be registered with your municipality.
3
Get the panel, inverter and battery warranties in writing.
Questions
Good to know
Does a solar installation need a CoC?
Yes. It forms part of the electrical installation, so a registered electrical contractor must issue a Certificate of Compliance.