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Solarworld Africa

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Est. 1984
Serves 150km radius

About

One of the longest standing solar distribution companies on the African continent, serving African markets since 1984. Offers a comprehensive range of solar products and solutions.

Solar Market in South Africa

Electricity Rate
R3.50
per kWh
Solar Buyback Rate
R0.00
per kWh
Peak Sun Hours
5.5h
daily average
Panel Cost
R5,500
per kW installed
Est. Annual Savings
R42,158
6kW system

Available Solar Incentives in South Africa

feed in tariff

SA Net Metering / Feed-in (Municipal)

R0.78

Various South African municipalities offer feed-in tariffs for surplus solar energy. Rates vary by municipality; City of Cape Town pays approximately R0.78/kWh for exported solar energy.

tax credit

SA Residential Solar Tax Credit (25%)

25% (up to R15,000)

South Africa offers a 25% tax rebate for individual taxpayers on the cost of new solar PV panels (not installation), capped at R15,000 per individual. Panels must be new and unused.

Valid until 2/28/2026Source
tax credit

Section 12B Solar Tax Deduction (100%)

100%

Permanent Section 12B of the Income Tax Act provides a 100% first-year tax deduction for investments in solar PV and other renewable energy assets used for business purposes.