
Specialised Solar Systems
Advanced solar and battery systems for homes, businesses, and off-grid environments.
Quick facts
- Headquarters
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Founded
- 1996
- Team size
- 51–200 employees
About Specialised Solar Systems
Established in 2008, Specialised Solar Systems is a South African renewable energy provider that designs and supports tailored power solutions for a diverse range of sectors. The company operates through specialized divisions focusing on residential, commercial, agricultural, and smart-grid infrastructure. By combining solar generation with advanced battery storage, the firm helps clients reduce operating costs and achieve energy independence through both grid-tied and off-grid configurations. Beyond standard installations, the company is a pioneer in rural electrification, utilizing DC power and microgrid technology to bring energy to remote and underprivileged communities across Africa. As an authorized distributor for major brands like Victron Energy for over 16 years, the company maintains a strong technical support framework. Their projects scale from home backup systems to large-scale 1.5MWh grid-tied installations and utility-style smart grids that power multiple households from centralized solar towers, ensuring reliable energy delivery across the continent.
Specialised Solar Systems focuses on the transition to sustainable energy by providing custom engineering and technical support for renewable projects. Based in George, South Africa, the company has spent over 18 years developing solar infrastructure that ranges from individual residential units to complex agricultural irrigation systems and commercial hybrid plants.
The organization is recognized for its innovation in smart-grid electrification, particularly its work in remote areas using microgrid technology. By integrating remotely managed utility-style solar solutions, the company addresses energy access challenges in disconnected regions, fostering sustainable development through scalable energy infrastructure and high-performance lithium storage capacity.
What they do
The company designs, supplies, and installs customized solar energy systems and smart-grid technology for residential, commercial, and agricultural clients. They provide integrated solutions including hybrid solar systems, off-grid microgrids, and professional technical support for high-capacity battery storage.
Products and service lines
Highlights
- Operating in the renewable energy sector since 2008.
- Authorized Victron Energy distributor for over 16 years.
- Voted Best Solar Company in George for 2024 and 2025.
- Installed a 229.6 kWp grid-tied commercial system in the Western Cape.
- Completed a 90 kVA commercial hybrid system with 240 kWh lithium storage.
- Developed solar towers capable of powering up to 16 households each in microgrid setups.
Talent and hiring
Specialised Solar Systems hires technical experts focused on renewable energy engineering, system design, and field installation. The company values candidates with experience in smart-grid technology and DC power distribution.
Countries of operation
Funding and scale
The company has operated for over 18 years and manages installations ranging from residential kits to 1.5MWh commercial projects.
Markets served
Customers
- Kingswood Golf Estate
- Watsons Butchery
- George Eye Clinic
- Agricultural farms
- Residential homeowners
- Rural communities
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