Guides
Plain-English answers to the questions installers can't (or won't) give you.
Published by SunVerified. Every guide lists the sources behind its claims, and every figure is either computed from the public registers this site republishes or cited to the body that issued it.
PV GreenCard explained: why it matters and how to verify
The PV GreenCard is the single most important credential when choosing an installer. Here's what it is, what it covers, and how to verify one in 30 seconds.
SARS solar tax rebate 2026: what you can still claim
Individuals can no longer claim anything for rooftop solar. Businesses still can, under Section 12B. Here is exactly what is open and what has closed.
Installing a home EV charger in South Africa: what the job actually involves
A wallbox is a fixed electrical installation, not an appliance. What has to be checked, who is allowed to sign it off, and why the cable run matters more than the charger you choose.
What public EV charging costs in South Africa, from 504 recorded tariffs
The median recorded tariff is R5.88 per kWh and 73 locations are recorded as free. Here is the spread, what it means per charge, and why the figures carry a caveat.
Charging an electric car from solar in South Africa: what actually works
The constraint is timing, not panels. Why a daytime charge is the only version of this that pays, and what to tell an installer sizing a system around a car.
Getting an EV charger approved in a complex or sectional title scheme
You almost certainly cannot just install one. What the body corporate controls, what a trustee can and cannot refuse, and the practical route to a yes.