Solar Installation in Faerie Glen, Pretoria East
Faerie Glen homes run on City of Tshwane power fed through the Wapadrand substation and two ageing secondary substations. We size solar and battery systems for Faerie Glen houses so the lights stay on when those substations trip, and so you buy fewer units at Tshwane's top tariff block. Erazon Solar handles solar installation in Faerie Glen for hybrid solar, battery backup and upgrades, with the electrical CoC included.
Supplied by the City of Tshwane: grid-tied and hybrid systems need Tshwane SSEG approval before connection.
How much does solar cost in Faerie Glen?
The same published prices apply in Faerie Glen as everywhere we work. Your final price depends on the size your home needs, which we confirm at the assessment.
Solar installation in Faerie Glen: what is different here
Why does Faerie Glen still get outages after the Wapadrand upgrade?
The new Wapadrand substation serves about 80,000 residents and businesses, including Faerie Glen, and the ward councillor says supply improved after the January 2026 switchover (Rekord, Apr 2026). The weak link is the secondary substations: Koedoeberg and Faerie Glen both need maintenance, and the Koedoeberg refurbishment is only scheduled for the 2026/27 financial year (Rekord). A battery-backed system covers you while those faults get fixed.
How bad were the 2026 outages in Faerie Glen?
In January 2026 Faerie Glen, Waterkloof Glen, Boardwalk and Shere were all listed in a widespread Tshwane outage that hit the Garsfontein, Wapadrand and Mooikloof substations among others (Rekord, Jan 2026). These are unplanned faults, not load shedding, so there is no schedule to plan around.
Are Faerie Glen houses a good fit for rooftop solar?
Faerie Glen was established in 1974 (Wikipedia), so many homes are 40 to 50 years old. On houses that age we check the roof structure and the distribution board before quoting, because an old board often needs work to take an inverter safely. Homes on the southern slopes of the Bronberg (threepercent) sit below the ridge, so we check the winter sun on site rather than guessing from a satellite photo.
What does Tshwane charge Faerie Glen homes for power now?
Since 1 July 2026 Tshwane's residential prepaid tariff climbs through four blocks to R5.12 a unit including VAT, plus a R142.50 monthly basic charge (EnergyBee). A family home on the top block saves the most per unit of solar, which is why we size around your actual monthly usage.
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Solar in Faerie Glen: common questions
Who do I register my solar system with in Faerie Glen?
Faerie Glen is supplied by the City of Tshwane, so a grid-tied or hybrid system is registered with Tshwane Electricity as small-scale embedded generation (SSEG). Off-grid systems with no grid connection follow different rules; we explain which applies during your assessment.
Will a battery keep my Faerie Glen house running during a substation fault?
Yes, if it is sized for the loads you choose to back up. We size the battery around your essentials, such as lights, Wi-Fi, fridge, TV and gate motor, and how many hours you want covered.
Do you install in Waterkloof Glen and Olympus too?
Yes. Waterkloof Glen, Olympus, Boardwalk and Shere are all in our Pretoria East coverage. Pick your suburb on the quote form.
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Page last updated 11 November 2026.