Smarter solar, delivered

We source
your solar project.
End to end.

Tier 1 equipment, skilled crews, construction, project funding and O&M for EPCs, installers and developers across Africa. One team, from first quote to long-term operation.

Live solar right now
0.0kW
What a 10 kWp system is producing this minute
0kWh so far today
R0saved today*
0kg CO₂ avoided

*Clear-sky estimate at R3.50/kWh and 0.95 kg CO₂/kWh. Your system will vary.

1 MW to any sizeTwo funding arms covering every project size
0 countriesSA, DRC, Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya
0+ brandsAny brand you need, from LONGi and Jinko to Deye and Pylontech
1.6 GW+Renewable projects delivered by our labour partnership
What we do

Five services. One team accountable for all of them.

Use us for one piece of your project or all five. Either way you deal with the same people from the first call to handover.

01

Product procurement

Any brand, any size. Panels, inverters, batteries, mounting and balance of system, sourced direct and through multi-brand trading partners so you get mixed brands in one quote.

  • Full turnkey quotes, including containerised systems
  • Double warranties: manufacturer plus Fortune 500 backing
  • Rooftop and ground mounting for every roof type
  • Shipping, customs, delivery and LC support
Get a quote
02

Project funding

Two funding arms for projects anywhere in Africa: 1 to 20 MW for commercial, industrial and mid-scale projects, and 20 MW and up for utility-scale, with no upper limit.

  • State-backed funders from China and India
  • European and South African partners
  • Help finding offtakers for your project
See what funders look for
03

Labour supply

Compliant, scalable site crews through our exclusive partnership with South Africa's largest labour brokerage, with 1.6 GW+ of renewable projects delivered.

  • Installers, electricians and supervisors
  • Scaled up or down to your programme
  • Payroll, PPE and H&S compliance handled
04

Construction

Rooftop, ground-mount and hybrid PV plus storage, built to spec. We handle the full build, from groundworks up.

  • Civils and site preparation
  • Piling and ramming
  • Mounting structure construction
  • PV and storage installation
05

Operations & maintenance

Specialist O&M for large-scale installers, delivered as one subcontract that keeps your plant producing what it was designed to.

  • Drone thermal inspections
  • SSEG, IEC and OEM compliance testing
  • Scheduled, water-efficient panel cleaning
  • Cloud monitoring and monthly reports

Also: Market access & training

Entering a new market or bringing on a new product line? We help with market entry strategy, distributor network development and hands-on technical training for sales and installation teams, including how to specify and quote rooftop mounting structures correctly.

Market entry strategyDistributor networksProduct & sales trainingMounting structure specification
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Free system sizer

What size solar system do you need?

Answer four quick questions for a ballpark system. When you're ready, we'll turn it into an accurate quote.

1. What are we powering?
R3 500
Your rate per kWh: R (leave at R3.50 if unsure)
4. What matters most?
Backup hours needed
Your ballpark system
0kWpSolar array
0panels580 W modules
0kWHybrid inverter
0kWhLithium battery
0kWh/moEstimated generation
R0/moEstimated saving
Get an accurate quote for this Needs about 0 m² of roof

Ballpark only, based on typical sun hours, 80% system efficiency and your stated tariff. Your actual design depends on your roof, usage pattern and equipment choice. We'll size it properly for free.

Project funding
1 MW
to any size

Funding for projects of every size, anywhere in Africa.

Two dedicated funding arms, backed by state-backed entities from China and India, a European partner and South African funders with international backing. Send us the basics and we'll tell you quickly which arm fits your project.

Submit your project
Funding arm 011 – 20 MW

Commercial, industrial & mid-scale

Rooftop, carport and ground-mount projects for businesses, mines, farms and mini-grids, with faster approvals for mid-sized projects.

Funding arm 0220 MW +

Utility-scale, no upper limit

Large solar, wind and hybrid solar + BESS developments, including wheeling and IPP projects, at any size.

Across the whole of AfricaProjects in any African country considered
An offtaker, or a plan for oneNo offtaker yet? We can help you find one
Play: Wire it up

Can you design it without blowing it up?

You get a random inverter and panel every time. Set up the strings and pick the battery, then flip the switch. Get it wrong and, well, you'll see.

Panels per string
8
Strings per MPPT
1
Cold string voltage0 V
Hot working voltage0 V
Current per MPPT0 A
Total solar0 kWp
How we work

From enquiry to energised, without the runaround.

01

Tell us what you need

A bill of materials, a site, a labour gap or a project looking for funding. Send what you have.

02

Get a clear proposal

Pricing, lead times and terms in one proposal, with options where brands or budgets differ.

03

We deliver

Equipment to site, crews on the ground and regular updates until the job is done.

04

We stay on

O&M, warranty support and repeat orders, handled by the same team.

What clients say

Installers and EPCs come back for the people.

This partnership works because of the people. Their deep industry knowledge and flawless logistics mean we can confidently scale our operations.
James MalanAfrica Sales Director, Red Solar
For our high-end installations and EPC partnering, we need quality and expert support. This team delivers both.
Jonathan SmedaSales Director, Solar Deity
As an installation company, efficiency is everything. Their mounting expertise delivers solutions and savings that directly impact our bottom line.
LeoOperations Director, Nano Electrical
Fair pricing and on-time delivery, not always easy to find. Very willing and capable with hardware supply.
Peter FrostDirector, Frost Consulting
Our go-to distributor for a reason: reliability. Responsive, and they solve problems quickly. A true partner in our projects' success.
SteveDirector, Power Forum
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About us

A South African team built for African projects.

Solar Consulting was founded by directors Graham Matthews and Mike Alcock, who bring several years of combined experience in renewable energy procurement, supply chain, project financing and African market development. We started by helping installers and EPCs get reliable equipment at fair prices. Today we also supply labour, build, fund and maintain projects from our offices in Fourways and Cape Town.

We can source any brand. Our supplier relationships include LONGi, JA Solar, Jinko, Trina, Huawei, Solis, Deye, Sunsynk, Megarevo, ATESS, Pylontech, Dyness, Sunwoda, Freedom Won and Solar MD, so we move quickly on price and stock.

The people you deal with

Meet the founders

Several years of combined experience across renewable energy procurement, supply chain, project financing and African market development.

Graham Matthews
Graham MatthewsCo-founder & Director

Procurement, supply chain and African market development.

Graham@solarconsulting.co.za
Mike Alcock
Mike AlcockCo-founder & Director

Mounting structures, project execution and client delivery.

Mike@solarconsulting.co.za
Fortune 500 partnerDouble warranty backing and supply-chain security at scale
Chinese government entitiesDirect access to high-volume component supply
SA's largest labour brokerageExclusive partnership with a 1.6 GW+ track record
LONGiJA SolarJinkoTrinaHuaweiSolisDeyeSunsynkPylontechDynessSunwodaFreedom WonSolar MDMegarevoATESS
Get in touch

Send us your BOQ, site or project. We'll come back within one working day.

Head office
Building 32, Waterford Office Park, cnr Waterford Drive & Witkoppen, Fourways, 2192
Hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
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