Thermo Group — Solar Experts You Can Trust
Affordable solar installations for homes and businesses in Claremont — quality workmanship, transparent pricing, no premium mark-up.
At Thermo Group, we install solar PV, battery and hybrid systems throughout Claremont — a Southern Suburbs neighbourhood against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain that gets some of the highest rainfall anywhere in Cape Town, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian-era homes near UCT. We design every Claremont system around those conditions from the first site visit, not as an afterthought.
Our experienced team handles the complete solar installation process in Claremont — from surveying the property’s actual sun hours and shading, through design, installation, testing, compliance and registration.
Whether you’re looking for a solar PV system, battery backup, hybrid inverter or a complete energy solution, we design around your property’s electricity usage, roof and one of Cape Town’s wettest micro-climates and older character homes. We carry out both residential and commercial solar installations, and our technicians are experienced in installing and maintaining these systems for the long term.
Complete Solar Solutions
Our solar services include:
- ☀️ Solar panel installations
- 🔋 Battery storage systems
- ⚡ Hybrid and backup inverter systems
- 🏠 Residential solar installations
- 🏢 Commercial solar installations
- 🔧 Solar system upgrades and expansions
- 📋 Electrical compliance and certification
- 🏙️ SSEG applications and registration
- 📝 Solar system registration with the City of Cape Town
- 🔍 Solar system inspections and fault finding
- 🛠️ Ongoing solar maintenance and servicing
What We Design Around In Claremont
Highest Rainfall In Cape Town
Claremont’s position against the mountain means significantly more rain than flatter parts of the city. Roof penetrations and flashing get extra attention on every install.
Victorian & Edwardian Roof Lines
Tree-lined avenues near Cavendish and homes toward Newlands often mean older, character roof structures that need careful, non-standard mounting.
Rental & Student Housing
With a large number of student and short-term rentals near UCT, we set systems up with monitoring so a slow fault doesn’t go unnoticed.
Why A Claremont Solar Installation Isn’t A Generic Cape Town Job
Claremont sits right against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, in the part of the Southern Suburbs that gets some of the highest rainfall anywhere in Cape Town thanks to the mountain trapping moisture off the Atlantic. Combined with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian-era homes and a large number of student and short-term rentals near UCT, that makes for a very different installation profile to the drier, flatter parts of the city. We don’t quote a Claremont installation off a standard template — our site visit accounts for both rainfall exposure and roof age.
Installing In One Of Cape Town’s Wettest Microclimates
The mountain traps significantly more rain over Claremont than most of the city sees. We pay close attention to roof penetrations, flashing and cable routing so waterproofing holds up long-term, not just through the first winter.
Working With Character Homes Near UCT
Victorian and Edwardian-era roof structures near Cavendish and Newlands need mounting that respects the existing roofline. On rental and student properties, we also set up monitoring so issues get flagged even when nobody’s watching closely.
Book Your Claremont Solar Installation Consultation
Fill out the form below to book a site visit and quote for a solar installation in Claremont. Already have solar and need a Certificate of Compliance too? See our dedicated Certificate of Compliance (COC) Services in Claremont page.
We Don't Just Install — We Maintain
At Thermo Group, our relationship with our Claremont clients doesn’t end when the solar installation is complete.
We offer ongoing maintenance and servicing for Claremont solar systems, helping ensure equipment keeps operating safely and efficiently despite one of Cape Town’s wettest micro-climates and its older character wiring. Our team can assist with inspections, fault finding, inverter issues, battery systems, electrical connections and general system maintenance.
Regular maintenance can also help identify potential problems before they become expensive failures.
SSEG & City of Cape Town Registration
Installing a solar system is only part of the process. Where required, your system must also be properly documented and registered with the City of Cape Town.
Thermo Group can assist clients with the SSEG application and registration process, helping ensure that the required documentation, electrical compliance requirements and system information are correctly dealt with.
Our goal is to make the process as straightforward as possible for the property owner.
Your Local Solar Experts
From the initial site survey to installation, compliance, registration and ongoing maintenance, Thermo Group provides a complete solar solution for Claremont properties under one roof.
Driven by Quality. Powered by Trust.
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How much does solar installation cost in Claremont?
It depends on your household’s usage and system size — a small backup system for essentials during load shedding costs far less than a full system covering your whole home. We assess your usage and roof before quoting, so you get an accurate price rather than a generic estimate.
How long does a solar installation take in Claremont?
Most residential installations take 1 to 3 days on site, depending on system size and roof complexity, plus the time needed for approvals. We’ll give you a clear timeline once we’ve assessed your property.
Claremont gets a lot of rain against the mountain — does that affect installation?
It’s a factor we plan for. Claremont’s position against the mountain gives it one of the wettest micro-climates in Cape Town, so we make sure seals, enclosures and cable entries are installed to handle sustained wet-weather exposure from day one.
Will solar keep my home running during load shedding?
Yes. A correctly installed and configured solar and battery system will keep your essential circuits running during load shedding, and we handle the City of Cape Town’s SSEG registration and Notice of Completion as part of every installation.
Do you also handle compliance certificates and ongoing maintenance for the system?
Yes. We issue the Solar Certificate of Compliance your installation needs, and we offer ongoing maintenance and fault-finding to keep it performing well for years — whether we installed it or another company did.
Solar Installations & Maintenance in Claremont
Registered, experienced solar technicians serving Claremont’s character-home and rental properties — installation, compliance, registration and ongoing maintenance.
