Solar Power Installation in Sandton & Northern Johannesburg

Solar power is no longer a luxury in Northern Johannesburg — between Eskom tariff hikes and ongoing load-shedding, a properly sized hybrid solar system pays for itself in 4–6 years and protects your home from outages immediately. Apple Plumbing & Electrical designs, supplies and installs complete residential solar PV systems across Sandton, Midrand, Fourways, Bryanston and Kyalami. Every installation is led by our registered electricians, sized to your actual consumption (not a generic package), and signed off with a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance so you remain insurance-compliant and ready for property transfer.

What we do

We install grid-tied and hybrid solar systems from 3kW up to 16kW, with lithium battery storage from 5kWh to 30kWh. Our standard kit pairs Sunsynk, Deye or Victron inverters with Hubble, Freedom Won or Dyness LFP batteries and tier-1 JA Solar or Canadian Solar panels. Every install includes essential-loads wiring (so critical circuits run on solar and battery during outages), a properly rated DB-board upgrade if needed, surge and lightning protection, and remote monitoring via app. We do not subcontract — the same team that designs your system installs it and supports it.

Signs you need this service

• Eskom bill over R2,500 a month and rising
• Frequent or extended load-shedding disrupting work from home
• Existing inverter or UPS too small to run essentials
• Planning to sell — solar adds 3–4% to property value
• Pool pump, geyser or aircon driving high consumption
• Currently running a noisy diesel generator

Grid-tied vs Hybrid vs Off-grid solar — which is right for you?

The three main solar setups in South Africa solve different problems. Here is how they compare for a typical Johannesburg home.

Our process

1. 1Free on-site consultation — we review your last 3 Eskom bills and DB board
2. 2System design sized to your essential and full-house loads
3. 3Detailed written quote with brand, warranty and ROI breakdown
4. 4Installation typically 2–4 days depending on system size
5. 5DB-board changeover, essential-loads wiring and surge protection
6. 6Commissioning, app setup and Electrical COC issued on completion

Pricing

Indicative 2026 pricing: 5kW hybrid + 5kWh battery from R110,000 installed (covers essentials and load-shedding). 8kW + 10kWh from R165,000 (full-house solar by day, all-night backup). 12kW + 15kWh from R235,000 (off-grid capable). Includes panels, inverter, battery, mounting, wiring, DB upgrade, COC and 5–10 year warranties.

Prices are indicative for Northern Johannesburg, 2026. Every job is quoted in writing on site before work proceeds.

Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical

Most solar installers are sales companies that sub-contract the actual work. We are a registered electrical contractor with our registered electricians on every job — that means proper load calculations, correct cable sizing, code-compliant DB-board work, and a Certificate of Compliance you can actually use for insurance and property transfer. We carry public liability cover and back our workmanship for 12 months in addition to manufacturer warranties on panels (10–25 yr), inverter (5–10 yr) and battery (10 yr).

Frequently asked questions