Electrical work, from the DB board out
Solar is electrical work. The same team that installs your system handles the board upgrades, compliance certificates and generator connections around it.
Certificate of ComplianceA CoC confirms that an electrical installation was inspected and tested against the wiring code, SANS 10142-1.Read more about certificate of compliance
DB board upgradesAn old distribution board with no earth leakage, no surge protection and unlabelled breakers is a safety problem, and it makes adding solar harder.Read more about db board upgrades
Generator changeoverPlugging a generator into a wall socket with a double-ended lead is dangerous: it can back-feed the grid and electrocute someone working on the line.Read more about generator changeover
Why a solar company does electrical work
Every solar and backup system ends in your distribution board. Doing the board, the essential-loads split and the compliance certificate ourselves means one team is answerable for the whole installation.
Questions people ask us
How long is a CoC valid?
The regulations do not set an expiry date, but a new one is needed after changes to the installation, and buyers or banks often want one issued recently for a transfer.
Do I need a new DB board for solar?
Not always. If the board is in good condition with space, we add the inverter circuits to it. If it is old or full, upgrading first makes the install cleaner and safer.
What size generator do I need?
Add up the running watts of what you want on the generator, then allow for motor start-ups. We help size it during the site visit.
Request a quote
Send the basics and we reply to arrange a site visit or a quote. A photo of your DB board and a recent electricity bill help us prepare, and you can attach them to the email this form opens.