Independent solar advice, then a free quote
SolarGuide helps South African homeowners and businesses compare solar the honest way: clear pricing, useful guides, and a free, no-obligation quote from a fully accredited installer.
An independent guide, not a hard sell
SolarGuide is an independent South African referral service. We help homeowners and businesses compare solar and get a free, no-obligation quote, without the pushy sales tactics the industry is known for.
To be completely clear: we are not the installer. We don't design your system, we don't send technicians to your roof, and we don't hold your warranty. What we do is cut through the noise, show you honest pricing, and connect you with a leading accredited installer when you're ready.
Everything on this site is written for South African conditions (Eskom tariffs, load-shedding, SSEG registration with your municipality, and the Section 12B tax incentive), so the advice actually applies to you.
We compare
Packages, finance options and payback, laid out plainly so you can weigh them up.
We show real pricing
Indicative monthly figures up front, before you ever share your details.
We stay independent
No pressure, no lock-in. The decision is always yours to make.
We hand over to experts
When you're ready, an accredited installer takes it from there.
Four reasons homeowners start here
Going solar is a big decision. Here's why it's worth beginning with an independent guide rather than the first installer who cold-calls you.
Independent by design
We don't work on a salary or a sales target for any installer. We compare South Africa's solar options (systems, brands, finance and providers) and help you find what actually fits your roof, your usage and your budget, with no pressure to sign.
Transparent pricing
We publish indicative pricing from Alumo's catalogue openly, so you can see real monthly figures before you ever fill in a form. No mystery quotes, no "call us to find out" games.
No cost to you
Our service is completely free. We earn a referral fee from Alumo only on completed installations, and it never adds a cent to your price. You pay exactly what you would going direct.
Genuinely useful guides
We write plain-language guides on load-shedding, batteries, SSEG registration, Section 12B and payback, so you can make a confident decision, whether or not you go ahead.
Installed & warranted by Alumo
When you get a quote through SolarGuide, the system is supplied, installed, financed and warranted by Alumo, a leading, fully-accredited South African solar installer. We introduce you; Alumo does the engineering, the compliance and the aftercare.
We partner with Alumo because they do things the way we'd want done on our own homes: proper accreditation, in-house teams, quality equipment and support that doesn't vanish after the invoice is paid.
What Alumo brings to the table
- In-house installation teams, no outsourcing to third-party contractors
- 3-year workmanship guarantee on every install
- 10-year product warranties on core equipment
- 24/7 after-sales support, 365 days a year
- NRS-approved, compliant grid-tied installations
- Tier-1 equipment: Sunsynk, AlphaESS, Solis, Trina and Jinko
A 5-star reputation you can check yourself
Our partner Alumo is rated 5 stars by homeowners across South Africa on Google and HelloPeter. Rather than ask you to trust glowing quotes on our own page, we'd rather you read real, verified reviews from real customers.
Ratings and reviews are Alumo's, published and verifiable on Google and HelloPeter.
From curious to switched on, in four steps
We keep the start simple. You compare and request a quote; Alumo handles the technical work and the install.
Compare
Browse indicative packages and pricing, then tell us your average monthly electricity bill so we can point you in the right direction.
Free quote
We arrange a free, no-obligation quote through Alumo, tailored to your roof, usage and budget. There is no charge and no commitment.
Alumo designs & installs
Alumo's in-house team handles the site assessment, final system design, SSEG paperwork and the professional, NRS-approved installation.
Switch on & save
Your system goes live, load-shedding stops being your problem, and you start cutting your monthly Eskom bill, backed by Alumo's warranties and support.
Where to next?
Solar solutions
Compare home and business packages, finance and equipment.
View solutionsGuides & blog
Plain-language guides on load-shedding, batteries, tax and payback.
Read the guidesGet a free quote
Tell us your average bill and we'll arrange a no-obligation quote.
Contact usSolarGuide is an independent referral partner; Alumo supplies, installs, finances and warrants the systems. Pricing is indicative and subject to a site assessment and credit approval.
Start with honest advice
No pressure, no cost, no obligation. Share your average monthly electricity bill and we'll help you compare and arrange a free quote.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–1pm · Free quote across South Africa