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Thermo Group — Solar Experts You Can Trust

Epping Industria is one of the biggest concentrations of factories, cold stores and distribution warehouses in Cape Town, and Thermo Group designs and installs commercial solar PV systems for the roofs sitting over them. Whether you run a single unit in a multi-tenant park or a freestanding warehouse of several thousand square metres, we size the array to the way your building actually uses power during the working day.

What sets Epping apart is its mix. Textiles, automotive suppliers, logistics, recycling and food processing all share the same precinct, so no two sites have the same load profile. A refrigerated food operation draws power around the clock, while a single-shift workshop peaks at midday. We start from your meter data and bills rather than a generic package, and give you a free quote with no call-out fee or obligation.

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Epping is split into several nodes, including Epping 1 and 2, Western Province Park and Viking Park, and the M7 divides the first two. Each node has its own landlords, park managers and house rules, so we deal with those approvals alongside the technical design and keep the installation planning as simple as we can for you.

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 Watch For In Epping Industria

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Large Flat Roofs & Load Paths

Many warehouses here have wide, low-pitch roofs that suit PV, but older sheeting, skylights and rooftop plant need inspecting. We check roof condition, fixing method and cable routes before committing to a layout.

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Daytime Process Loads

Solar produces while most Epping businesses are running machinery, compressors and cold rooms. Matching the array to that daytime demand keeps self-consumption high and avoids paying for panels you cannot use.

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Three-Phase Supply & Boards

Industrial units normally run three-phase, which suits commercial inverters, but older distribution boards may need upgrading or rebalancing first. We assess your main board and phase loading as part of the design.

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Landlords, Tenants & Park Rules

Many Epping occupiers rent. Roof rights, lease terms and landlord consent decide who can install and who benefits, so we help you raise the right questions with the property owner early.

Reading A Precinct With Many Kinds Of Business

Epping Industria sits roughly midway between the CBD and the airport, with direct access to the N1 and N2 and links to the N7, M5, M7 and R300. That position has drawn textiles, automotive, logistics, construction, recycling and food processing into the same grid of streets. The practical result for solar is variety: a bakery and a metal workshop can be a few hundred metres apart and still need completely different systems. We look at your electricity bills where available, and at when your equipment actually runs, before sizing anything.

Where a site runs a single day shift, a grid-tied array without storage usually makes the most financial sense because almost every kilowatt-hour produced is used on site. Where operations must carry on through outages, for example cold rooms, process lines or server rooms, we add hybrid inverters and batteries sized for the critical circuits rather than the whole building.

Tariffs, Demand And What Solar Can Realistically Offset

Larger Epping sites may be on a commercial or time-of-use tariff, which is metered and billed differently from a basic business tariff. Solar reliably reduces daytime energy purchases, but it does not always lower a monthly maximum demand charge, because a cloudy half hour can coincide with your peak. We explain this honestly and can combine PV with storage or load management where demand is a meaningful part of the bill. If your premises sit on a simpler tariff, the arithmetic is more direct. We ask to see an actual bill rather than guess which applies.

Installation On A Working Site

Installing over live production needs planning. We agree access routes, lifting requirements, working-at-heights arrangements and delivery slots with your facilities manager or park management, and many parks have security procedures that visitors must follow. Roof work is scheduled around shifts where possible so that loading bays and yards stay usable. Cabling is routed to your main distribution board with clear isolation points and labelling, and we integrate with existing generators or changeover arrangements where they exist.

Because the precinct is close to the Cape Town Market and busy freight routes, deliveries of panels, rails and inverters are best timed outside peak truck movement, and we plan them that way. If your unit is part of a larger park, we also check how the common supply and sub-meters are arranged, because that decides where the solar connection can safely be made and how generation is accounted for between neighbouring occupiers.

We Don't Just Install — We Maintain

Industrial roofs collect dust, soot, fine sand and residue from nearby processing and heavy traffic. We offer panel cleaning, inspection of fixings and cabling, inverter checks and fault finding, so a system keeps producing what it was designed to rather than slowly drifting downwards.

SSEG Registration With The City Of Cape Town

Epping Industria falls under the City of Cape Town, so a grid-tied or hybrid solar system here must be registered and approved under the City’s small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) process before it is switched on to the network. Thermo Group prepares and handles the SSEG application on your behalf, and we help obtain landlord consent where the roof is not yours.

Your Local Solar Experts

Send us a recent electricity bill and the address of your unit or warehouse, and we will come back with a clear recommendation on system size, backup scope and approvals route. The quote is free, there is no call-out fee and no obligation. Call Thermo Group on 021 203 5337.

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Does it matter which part of Epping Industria my unit is in?

Mostly for practical reasons. Different nodes and parks have their own landlords, management rules and access arrangements, which affect consent and installation planning. The technical design depends on your roof, board and load, not on the node itself.

Can solar run a cold store or food processing line?

Solar offsets the daytime consumption of compressors and process equipment, but refrigeration also runs overnight. We size PV to the daytime load and add batteries only where backup is needed, for example to protect stock during an outage, rather than oversizing the array.

My unit is on three-phase supply. Do I need a three-phase inverter?

Usually yes. Commercial sites on three-phase supply are normally best served by three-phase inverters, so generation is balanced across phases. We check your main board, phase loading and breaker ratings first, and quote any board upgrades separately before anything is installed.

How much roof area do I need for a commercial system?

It depends on the system size, but a commercial panel needs roughly two square metres, plus access paths and clear zones around skylights and plant. We measure usable roof area on site, because obstructions often matter more than the total floor space of the building.

Can a tenant in a shared park still benefit from solar?

Sometimes. If your roof section is clearly separable and the meter is yours, a dedicated array is simple. Where roofs and supplies are shared, the landlord usually has to be involved, and metering and cost-sharing arrangements need to be settled before any design work starts.

Do you register the system with the City of Cape Town?

Yes. Thermo Group handles SSEG registration for Epping sites, from preparing the application to making sure approval is in place before connection. A system should not be switched on to the grid before that approval has been obtained, and we will not energise it early.

What maintenance does a rooftop array in an industrial area need?

Epping’s truck routes and processing plants produce dust and residue that settle on panels, so periodic cleaning and an inspection of inverters, isolators and cables are worthwhile. We also offer fault finding if production from the array drops unexpectedly.

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What our customers say

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   Isabel Hanevil 
 29 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Service from Thermo Group!
I had a wonderful experience with Thermo Group when I needed electrical issues fixed at my home.
From the very beginning, the service was excellent. Nikita, the office administrator who assisted me with booking the job, was incredibly helpful, friendly and professional. She made the booking process smooth and effortless.
Warwick, the technician who attended to the electrical issues, was equally impressive. He was professional, knowledgeable and efficient, and I truly appreciated the service he provided.
It's refreshing to deal with a company that values its customers and delivers such great service from the office right through to the technical team.
A big thank you to Nikita, Warwick and the entire Thermo Group team! I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and professional assistance.
Keep up the excellent work! 👏
  
 
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   Sam Gill 
 22 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extraordinary customer service by Niki when I enquired about getting a meter changed.
  
 
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   Juan Snyman 
 14 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from Warwick and Keenan! They were professional, friendly, efficient, and thorough when sorting out our faulty electricity. They did a fantastic job, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, skilled, and professional electricians. Truly outstanding service from start to finish.
Thanks guys!
Regards
Juan
  
 
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   William Francis 
 14 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service from Thermo Group!! They responded promptly, clearly knew their stuff and were a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Alroy John 
 13 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service my toilet was blocked took them 15min to get to me and got everything sorted in a very short while.great job well done 👍
  
 
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   Charlene Sobotker 
 12 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to compliment Warwick and the Thermoelectrics team for their excellent service! ⭐👏
Warwick came out over the weekend to attend to my lights that were not working, and I was truly impressed with how helpful, efficient and professional he and his team were. It is not often that you come across a team that is so willing to assist, even over weekends.
Thank you, Warwick, and the team, for going the extra mile and ensuring that the problem was attended to. Your dedication and excellent service are truly appreciated!
I would definitely recommend Thermoelectrics Compliance, Solar, Electrical & Plumbing to anyone looking for reliable and professional service. 💡⚡
  
 
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   Sharon Stanton 
 11 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thermo Group delivered exceptional service from start to finish.  From my first contact with Nikita who listened to me & responded urgently, to the electricians Alfred and Phato who arrived promptly, quickly found the problem and returned over the weekend to make repairs at short notice and even waited without complaint for 2 hours for the municipal contractor, to Warwick who was available around the clock and went above and beyond to check in with me and to get the City to restore my power after it simply closed my case after 6 hours. The team’s professionalism, clear communication and follow-through, genuine care and support are rare. I highly recommend Thema Group.
  
 
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   Yusuf Adams 
 7 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to the Thermoelectric team led by Alfred and supported by Yusuf and Mvozo. They diagnosed and remedied the problem professionally and effectively. Thanks again Alfred and team.
  
 
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   Natalie George 
 6 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alfred and Yusuf were absolutely amazing checking and redoing our electrics. Alfred made the effort to keep us in the loop at all times and went above and beyond to resolve issues. The team were considerate of us working from home but still very quick and efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
  
 
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   Janice Stichini 
 5 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. On 24 September 2026 Russel and his team (Ebrahim, Michael and Alfred) visited us and went through the various areas of their expertise. We found them to be very pleasant and knowledgeable in their respective fields. It was a real pleasure having them carry out the COC.