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Solar installers in Cape Town, Western Cape

18 PV GreenCard certified solar installation companies give Cape Town as a base or service area, out of 78 certified companies across Western Cape. The PV GreenCard is issued by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and confirms that an installer has been trained and audited against SANS 10142-1-2, the section of South Africa's wiring code specific to photovoltaic installations. Western Cape averages 9.1 peak sun hours a day, which is what determines how much electricity a Cape Town installation actually produces. 15 carry a public star rating, each labelled with the source it came from. Every listing links to that company's entry on the PV GreenCard register, so the certification can be checked against the issuing body rather than taken on trust. SunVerified has not independently inspected these companies' certificates, insurance or completed installations; listings reflect the public register only.

Certified here
18
In Western Cape
78
Peak sun hours
9.1/day
SAPVIA members
0
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18 certified installers serving Cape Town

What does solar installation cost in Cape Town?

Across South Africa, a 5 kW hybrid system with 5–10 kWh of battery storage, the most common home setup, costs R75 000 to R120 000 fully installed including VAT. Battery size, roof type and the distance to your distribution board move the price most, so compare itemised quotes rather than headline figures.

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Solar in Cape Town: common questions

How many certified solar installers serve Cape Town?

18 PV GreenCard certified companies give Cape Town as a base or service area. A further 60 certified companies are registered elsewhere in Western Cape and many of them will travel to Cape Town.

What is a PV GreenCard?

The PV GreenCard is issued by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and confirms that an installer has been trained and audited against SANS 10142-1-2, the section of South Africa's wiring code specific to photovoltaic installations.

How much power will a solar system produce in Cape Town?

Western Cape averages 9.1 peak sun hours per day. As a working figure, each 1 kW of installed panels produces roughly 9.1 kWh on an average day before losses, so a typical 8 kW array in Cape Town yields in the region of 58 kWh daily once real-world losses are accounted for.

How do I check an installer in Cape Town is genuinely certified?

Every profile on this site links to that company's own entry on the PV GreenCard register, so you can confirm the certification with the body that issued it rather than taking a listing's word for it. Ask to see the installer's certificate and their public liability cover before work starts.