Moderate Consumers
Averaging ~50,000 kWh, currently paying ±R280,000.
Solar PV for Schools
Energy Certainty. Financial Stability.
Since 2012, Suntricity has been dedicated to a single, powerful mission: helping schools eliminate the "silent drain" of capital caused by unmanaged electricity and water consumption. For over a decade, we have been on the front lines, analysing municipal invoices to uncover hidden inefficiencies that divert valuable funds away from education.
Our Mission
Installing a solar system is a project; transitioning a school's energy infrastructure is a process. It is complex, but with a functioning SGB and the right data, it is entirely manageable.
SolarPVforSchools.co.za was created to facilitate this transition. Our platform provides the tools for schools to begin immediately, culminating in a formal, detailed proposal for your September 2026 AGM.
The Fiscal Challenge
In light of the NERSA-approved tariff increases for the 2026/2027 financial year, safeguarding your school's energy future is now a top priority:
- Eskom Direct Customers: Already bearing the brunt of an 8.76% increase (effective 1 April).
- Municipal Customers: Currently in a 90-day reprieve until 1 July 2026, when a 9.01% increase will be applied.
- Looking Ahead: NERSA has already locked in a subsequent 8.83% increase for the 2027/2028 cycle.
The compounding effect is real: South African schools therefore face an 18% to 20% surge in electricity costs over the next 24 months.
The Implication
A detailed 2025 Suntricity study of 52 Johannesburg Primary schools revealed the startling scale of this challenge:
High Consumers
Averaging ~120,000 kWh, currently paying ±R500,000.
Budget Impact by Mid-2028
Schools will need to find an additional 20% in their budgets—before further geopolitical volatility or infrastructure strain.
Your 5-Step Path: Energy Certainty. Financial Stability.
The transition is defined by a clear, manageable plan supported by industry professionals:
1. Analyse the Data: Study your historical costs and consumption patterns.
2. Involve the SGB: Ensure governance, transparency, and buy-in from the start.
3. Assess Infrastructure: Audit your electrical systems and the structural integrity of your roof.
4. Secure the Investment: Identify the ideal location for inverters and batteries, with a focus on long-term security.
5. Engage Experts: Collaborate with verified suppliers to finalise your technical and financial proposal.
Join Us
A transition to Solar PV and Battery storage typically pays for itself in 3 to 5 years. After that, your school enjoys at least 20 years of free energy.
The planets are aligned. It's time to start the process.