Solar Installation in Pretoria, Gauteng
Pretoria is where we are based and where most of our installs are. Load shedding has eased, but the city's power still drops when a big Tshwane substation trips, and Tshwane now charges some of the highest residential rates of any metro. We size solar and battery systems for Pretoria homes around both problems. Erazon Solar handles solar installation in Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
The same published prices apply in Pretoria as everywhere we work. Your final price depends on the size your home needs, which we confirm at the assessment.
Solar installation in Pretoria: what is different here
Why does Pretoria still lose power without load shedding?
Because the faults are in Tshwane's own network. On 31 January 2026 transformers at the Njala infeed substation tripped and left large parts of the city dark for about six hours (BusinessTech, Jan 2026). On 29 September 2026 an explosion at the Watloo substation hit at least 11 substations (EWN, Oct 2026), and about 9,000 residents were still without power a week later (BusinessTech, Oct 2026). A battery-backed system is what keeps your house running through days like that.
How expensive is Tshwane electricity compared to other cities?
From 1 July 2026 Tshwane's residential prepaid tariff runs from R3.73 a unit in the first block to R5.12 above 650 units, including VAT (EnergyBee), and in a comparison of the six big metros Tshwane came out the most expensive for a typical family home (EnergyBee). The more of your usage sits in the top block, the faster solar pays back.
Do I need to register my solar system with Tshwane?
Yes, if it is grid-tied or hybrid. Tshwane runs a pre-application and as-built SSEG process before connection, and its inspectors pick up unregistered systems during meter reading and maintenance (SurgePV). Adding a battery to an existing system also needs an amended application. We handle the paperwork and the CoC as part of the install.
Does hail damage solar panels in Pretoria?
It can. The hailstorm of 30 November 2025 damaged roofs and solar panels in Pretoria North (TimesLIVE, Dec 2025). Good tier-1 panels are tested against hail, but you should still add the system to your building insurance at its full value: insurers point out that solar is not covered automatically (Capetowner).
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Solar in Pretoria: common questions
Is Erazon Solar based in Pretoria?
Yes. Our team is Pretoria-based, so site assessments, installs and after-sales visits in Pretoria do not carry extra travel costs.
How long does a solar installation in Pretoria take?
Most home installs take one to two days on site once the equipment is in stock. Bigger systems or a distribution board upgrade can add a day.
Can solar run my whole Pretoria house during an outage?
It can if the inverter and battery are sized for it. Most homes back up the essentials, such as lights, Wi-Fi, fridge, TV and gate motor, and run the big loads like the geyser and oven on solar during the day.
What size solar system does a Pretoria home need?
It depends on your monthly usage. Many family homes land between 8kW and 12kW. Our price pages show what each size includes, and we confirm the size at the assessment.
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Ready to go solar in Pretoria?
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Page last updated 12 November 2026.