Bridging the gap between global brands and SA installers.

We exist for one reason — to make sure South African solar installers have access to the world's best products, at wholesale prices, backed by people who know the industry.

Built on a Simple Idea. Grown Through Trust.

Sub Sahara Solar was founded with a clear purpose — to close the gap between world-class solar manufacturers and the installers doing the real work on rooftops and farms across South Africa.

Over the past decade, we've built relationships with the industry's most respected manufacturers, earned our authorised distributor status, and grown a network of over 750 active installer clients nationwide.

We're not a faceless catalogue. We're a team that picks up the phone, knows the products we sell, and stands behind every order. That's what has kept our clients coming back — and what continues to drive everything we do.

Today we operate warehouses in George and Gauteng, stocking a pre-qualified range of solar panels, inverters, batteries, mounting systems and balance of system components — ready to move when you need them.

What We Stand For

Every brand we stock has been vetted for performance, warranty reliability and SA grid compatibility. No grey imports, no shortcuts.

Our clients are trade professionals. Everything we do — pricing, support, stock levels — is built around making their businesses more successful.

We measure success by the length of our client relationships, not the size of single orders. When you win, we win.

You're Not Dealing With a Call Centre.

Pieter Venter

Pieter is the technical backbone of Sub Sahara Solar. As a qualified Electrical Engineer, he brings deep expertise and an instinctive problem-solving ability to every solar project — from initial system design through to complex on-site challenges.

Elster Vermeulen

Elster is the operational engine behind Sub Sahara Solar. She has built an exceptional network of supplier relationships across the globe, giving SSS consistent access to the best solar products on the market.

Three Things That Define How We Do Business.

We Pre-Qualify Everything We Stock

Before a product goes on our shelves, it's been evaluated for performance, warranty terms and compatibility with South African grid conditions. No grey imports or untested brands in our range.

We Don't Compete With Our Clients

We are a wholesaler. We don't install, we don't quote end-users, and we don't undercut the installers we supply. Your margin is yours. Our success depends entirely on yours.

We Answer the Phone

Technical question before a quote. Fault code on site at 4pm. Warranty claim you don't have time to manage. Call us. We pick up, we know the product, and we'll help you find the fastest path forward.

Ready to Work With Us?

Open a trade account or call us — we'll have you set up and quoting within 24 hours.