Solar Installers Centurion: Systems for Homes, Estates and Business Parks
Lower your electricity bill, keep the gate, alarm and Wi-Fi running during outages, and get a system designed around how your Centurion property really uses power.
Solar Installers Centurion Homeowners and Businesses Can Count On
We are solar installers in Centurion with 10 years of solar experience, serving homes, estates, offices, workshops and business parks. Solar Installer Pretoria is based in Arcadia, and Centurion is one of the areas we work in most.
Centurion is a mixed place. One street has a family home on a big stand, the next has a cluster of townhouses in an estate, and a few kilometres away there are warehouses and offices in Eco Park or Southdowns. Each one uses power differently, so each one needs a different system. We start with your bill and your daily routine, not with a standard package.
Choosing an installer is harder than choosing panels. Quotes do not match, advice keeps changing, and it is not always clear who will pick up the phone once the system is on the roof. Read more about our team and how we work.
- We design around your real usage. We look at your bills, your appliances and what you want to keep running during an outage.
- We put everything in writing. You get an itemised quote with brands, sizes and warranties, so you can compare like with like.
- We handle the paperwork. That means your Certificate of Compliance and the grid-connection application where your electricity supplier requires it.
- We tell you what you do not need. If a smaller system does the job, we will say so.
- We stay available after the install. If something looks wrong, you know who to call.
Solar Installations Centurion Homes and Businesses Rely On
We cover the full range, from a small backup system to a commercial rooftop. See all our solar installation services.
Centurion Solar Systems for Homes and Estates
For most Centurion homes, a hybrid system gives the best mix of savings and backup. Solar powers your home by day, the battery covers the evening, and the grid is there as a back-up. We size the system to your household and mount it securely on your roof, whether it is tile, IBR or concrete.
See our residential solar installation and hybrid solar systems pages.
Solar for Business Parks, Offices and Workshops
Businesses in Eco Park, Southdowns, Highveld Techno Park and across Centurion use most of their power in daylight hours, which is exactly when panels produce. We size commercial systems around your tariff, operating hours and equipment loads.
Larger systems, generally above 25kVA, follow a separate approval track with the supplier, so we plan that timeline with you at the start. See our commercial solar installation service.
Battery Backup for Load Shedding, Gates and Security
A power cut in Centurion usually means more than dark rooms. It means the gate motor stops, the alarm runs flat and the electric fence goes quiet. We plan backup around your priority circuits, so the fridge, lights, Wi-Fi, gate motor and security keep working.
Battery size decides how long they last, and we match it to what you actually need. See our solar battery installation page.
Solar Geyser Installation
Water heating is one of the biggest loads in a home. A solar geyser or a geyser retrofit on your existing tank can cut that cost quickly, and we will tell you honestly whether it makes more sense than a larger PV system.
Upgrades, Repairs and Existing Systems
Already have solar? We inspect, repair and expand systems we did not install. That includes adding batteries, fixing a system that still pulls too much from the grid, and replacing an inverter that is not certified for grid connection.
Adding batteries to an approved system may need an amended application, and we handle that. See solar maintenance and repairs.
Where We Install Across Centurion
We work across Centurion's suburbs, estates and business nodes, including:
Suburbs
Eldoraigne, Die Hoewes, Highveld, Zwartkop, Wierda Park, Lyttelton, Rooihuiskraal, Clubview, Kloofsig, Valhalla and Heuweloord.
Estates
Midstream Estate, Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate and other golf, security and cluster estates.
Business & Industrial
Eco Park, Southdowns and Highveld Techno Park.
For Irene, see our dedicated solar installation page for Irene. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, send us the address and we will confirm.
What Centurion Properties Need to Get Right
Centurion has a few quirks that decide whether a solar project goes smoothly. These are the ones we deal with most.
Estate and Body Corporate Approval
Many Centurion homes sit in estates with design rules, and trustees often want to see the plans before work starts. We prepare the documents they ask for — layout, panel positions and equipment details — so approval does not hold you up.
Who Supplies Your Power
Most of Centurion is supplied by the City of Tshwane, but some areas, estates and business parks have a different supplier or arrangement. Check the name on your bill and we will confirm which application route applies.
Prepaid Meters
Many homes and sectional title units use prepaid meters. This can affect how a system connects to the grid and what your supplier allows, so we check your meter type at the start, not at the end.
Highveld Weather
Summer storms bring lightning and hail. We fit proper earthing, surge protection and secure mounting, so a single storm does not take out your inverter.
Heavy Loads
Geysers, pool pumps, stoves and aircon drive your bill. We size for them honestly and advise what is better left off the backup circuit.
How We Work
Consultation
You tell us what you want: lower bills, backup power, or both.
Assessment
We look at your electricity use, roof, DB board and available space.
Design and Quote
You receive a clear recommendation and an itemised written quote.
Approvals and Paperwork
We prepare the grid application, the single-line diagram and any estate documents.
Installation and Testing
Our team installs, tests and commissions the system, then shows you how to use it.
Support
We stay available for questions, maintenance and future upgrades.
What Does Solar Cost in Centurion?
Most home systems in the Pretoria and Centurion area fall between roughly R65,000 and R250,000, depending on system size, battery capacity and brand. A 3kVA backup system sits at the low end, a 5kVA hybrid suits most families, and an 8kVA or larger system suits bigger households and heavier loads. Commercial systems are quoted per site.
Battery size and brand make most of the difference between quotes, followed by the inverter, panels, cabling and whether the price includes the paperwork. See typical prices in our solar cost guide, then ask us for an itemised quote for your own property.
Compliance and Paperwork, Done Properly
We issue a Certificate of Compliance with every installation and use certified equipment, including inverters that meet South Africa's NRS 097-2-1 requirement. We also give you a documentation pack with the equipment list, warranties and certificates, ready for your insurer, your estate or a future buyer. If something ever goes wrong, you will have everything you need on paper, whoever supports the system later.
- Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued with every installation.
- Inverters meet the NRS 097-2-1 requirement.
- Full documentation pack — equipment list, warranties, certificates.
- Grid-connection (SSEG) applications handled where required.
Recent Solar Projects in Centurion
Three recent installations across Centurion — with the system size, what it runs and what it delivered for the customer.
Eldoraigne
8kVA Hybrid System with 10kWh Battery
Runs the family's essentials, gate motor, electric fence and alarm through every load shedding slot — and cut their monthly Eskom bill by more than a third.
Highveld Techno Park
Commercial Rooftop for an Office Building
Sized around the building's daytime operating hours — cuts peak Eskom consumption across the working day.
Midstream Estate
5kVA Hybrid System in a Security Estate
Estate-approved installation — prepared full HOA documentation, passed trustee review, and keeps the home powered through outages.
What Centurion Customers Say
"They walked me through the whole quote, line by line, and even told me I didn't need a bigger battery than the one they recommended. Six months on, our bill is down by about 40% and the gate, alarm and fence all stay on when the power drops."
8kVA Hybrid + 10kWh Battery"The estate approval was the part I was worried about. They prepared the panel layout and equipment details for the trustees, and it was approved first time. Installation was neat, and the whole system was documented properly for our insurance."
5kVA Hybrid + 5kWh Battery"They took over a system another installer had started and left half-done. Inspected everything, replaced two uncertified inverters and got the SSEG application through. It's the first time since we moved in that the system has actually worked properly."
40kW Commercial RooftopFrequently Asked Questions About Solar in Centurion
How much does it cost to install solar in Centurion?
Most homes fall between R65,000 and R250,000, depending on system size, battery capacity and brand. See our solar cost guide for typical prices, and ask us for an itemised quote based on your own bill.
Do I need approval from my estate or body corporate?
In most estates, yes. Many have design rules on panel position and equipment, and trustees may want to approve the plans before work starts. We prepare the documents you need, so the process is smooth.
Can solar run my gate motor and electric fence during an outage?
Yes, if the system has a battery and those circuits are on the backup side. We plan backup around your priorities, so the gate, alarm, fence, lights, fridge and Wi-Fi keep working.
I use a prepaid meter. Can I still go solar?
Often yes, but your meter type can affect how the system connects to the grid. We check this at the start, so there are no surprises.
Do I need permission to connect solar to the grid?
You can put panels on your own roof, but a grid-connected system must be registered and approved by whoever supplies your power before you connect it. That is the City of Tshwane for most of Centurion. We prepare the application and tell you which route applies.
Can you fix or add batteries to a system someone else installed?
Yes. We inspect it first, check the equipment, and tell you what is worth keeping. Adding batteries to an approved system may need an amended application, and we handle that.
How long does a solar installation take?
The installation itself usually takes a few days for a home, depending on size. Approvals from your supplier or estate can take longer, which is why we start the paperwork early.
What if my installer disappears or goes out of business?
This is a fair worry. It is why we give you a full documentation pack with your Certificate of Compliance, equipment list and warranty details. It means another qualified installer can service your system if they ever need to.
Which solar companies in Centurion should I compare?
Compare like with like. Ask each company for an itemised quote with the same battery size, then check who issues the Certificate of Compliance, who handles the grid application and who supports the system afterwards. The cheapest quote often leaves one of these out.
Nearby Areas We Serve
We also install in Irene, Waterkloof, Hatfield, Brooklyn and Arcadia, and Pretoria East. See all areas we serve.
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Solar Installer Pretoria
10 years of trusted solar installation across Centurion.
802 Arcadia Street, Pretoria