Process
How long does a home solar installation take in South Africa?
Physical installation is often 1–3 days on site for a standard residential hybrid. End-to-end — site assessment, equipment lead time, install, CoC and SSEG registration — commonly lands around 2–6 weeks, with municipal SSEG turnaround the biggest variable (days in fast metros, weeks in slower councils).
Typical timeline stages
- Quote & site survey
- Order equipment / pay deposit
- Install & commission
- CoC issue
- SSEG / metering finalisation
What delays projects
Roof structural work, long cable routes, three-phase upgrades, stock shortages, and incomplete SSEG paperwork. Ask for a written programme on the quote.
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