Using Bespoke Solar Systems in Cape Town to provide Energy Independence
Solar Systems in Cape Town for residential, commercial and industrial clients. Turnkey Solutions provided by the leading Company for Solar Power in Cape Town.
Treetops offers a 10-year track record for your peace-of-mind when investing into your Energy Independence.
Produce Solar Electricity
Produce your own electricity at zero cost. The sun won’t invoice you.
Lithium Energy Storage
Store your Electricity for night-time and power outages.
Reduce CO2 Emission
In South Africa, every kWh of electricity releases 0.5kg CO2
Escalating Savings Annually
The savings of your PV System escalate alongside the electricity tariff.
6 Steps to ensure the success of your Solar System
Treetops is the leading Turnkey System Integrator for Photovoltaic Systems. We are specialized in Solar Systems and the reliable and affordable supply of electricity to homes and businesses. Our Battery and UPS Systems provide uninterrupted Power on a residential and industrial (several MVA) scale.
We take over the lead for every step of your way to Energy Independence and provide you with a hassle-free Turnkey experience.
Every client has a different requirement to his Solar System. The requirement largely depends on the monthly electricity consumption or the specific set of appliances that need to be connected to the System. An important factor for the commercial use of Solar Power is a detailed load-assessment referencing the electricity tariff.
Our qualified engineering consultants will discuss all possibilities with you and make sure that, should your requirements grow in future, your Solar System is ready to grow with you.
After our initial consultation we will provide you with various options including detailed pricing structures. This will enable you to make an educated decision about the best cost vs performance ratio for your Energy Independence.
All designs will clearly state what future upgrade possibilities your Solar System offers. This ensures that you have clear path ahead for your Energy Independence.
Once you have decided which option of your Solar System is the right one for you, we will produce detailed 3D drawings of how your Solar System is going to be installed and integrated in your Home or Business.
After approval of these final plans, we will issue the final quotation for your project and are moving ahead with the Installation.
Our roof installation and electrical teams are fully qualified and specifically trained for the installation and commissioning of your Photovoltaic Equipment.
All of the PV Equipment we are proposing to you is fully compliant with your Municipality. This ensures that the application and registration process of your Solar System will be smooth and successful.
After the installation is complete, our teams check all connections and make sure the equipment is functional. The commissioning process usually takes only a couple of minutes. Once completed, your Solar System is fully operational and you will be Energy Independent.
We will train you to operate and read your new Equipment and make sure you feel comfortable.
We always strive to deliver outstanding Services and Products to our clients. It is very important to us to hear what went well and if there was anything we can improve on. You can find out what our clients say about us in our Guestbook!
All of our Solar Systems are equipped with Remote Monitoring and Control units. This enables us to take pro-active measures and ensure full functionality of your Solar System.
You will also have access to the Remote Monitoring, so you can check on your System Health from anywhere in the world.
Treetops provides detailed planning and designs for every client and ensures that all requirements are understood and met. Our clients appreciate the detail and quality of consultation and time invested into their Solar System. We use our strategic partnerships in the energy distribution industry to provide especially engineered solutions for clients with extraordinary needs.
Our Solar Systems at a glance – what we do
This 165kWp Commercial PV System reduces the electricity bill of our client by more than R350,000.00 per annum.
Industrial Photovoltaic System
Paarl
This family home is almost completely Energy Independent with a 15kWp PV System and a 60kWh Lithium Battery.
Residential Solar Battery System
Constantia
This residence is almost completely Energy Independent with 35kWp of Solar Panels and a 160kWh Lithium Battery.
Residential PV System with Batteries
Constantia
This 44kWp Commercial PV System reduces the electricity bill of our client by more than R100,000.00 per annum.
Commercial Solar System
Durbanville
This 88kWp Commercial Solar System reduces the electricity bill of our client by more than R180,000.00 per annum.
Commercial Photovoltaic System
Lansdowne
This 165kWp Commercial Solar System reduces the electricity bill of our client by more than R350,000.00 per annum.
Commercial Photovoltaic System
Philippi
This PV System at Crayfish Lodge Guest House makes the owners Energy Independent with 11kWp of Solar Panels and 2x Tesla Powerwall 2 with 28kWh of Energy Storage
Guest House PV and Battery System
De Kelders – Gansbaai
This 198kWp Commercial Solar System reduces the electricity bill of our client by more than R450,000.00 per annum.
Commercial PV System
Maitland
The Ocean Lounge in Camps Bay enjoys Energy Independence with a 4.7kWp Photovoltaic System and a Tesla Powerwall 1.
Solar Power System with Battery Backup
Camps Bay
SOPRA Apartments in the heart of Nova Constantia provides Tranquility with a 17.3kWp Photovoltaic System, paired with 40kWh of Lithium Battery.
Residential Photovoltaic System
Nova Constantia
This PV System in Durbanville decided to reduce their Carbon Footprint and Electricity Bill with 9.5kWp of Solar Panels and 20kWh Lithium Battery.
Residential Photovoltaic System
Nova Constantia
This Photovoltaic System in Constantia decided to reduce their Carbon Footprint and Electricity Bill with 4.8kWp of Solar Panels and 15kWh Lithium Battery.
Residential Photovoltaic System
Nova Constantia
Different types of Solar Systems explained
With our Photovoltaic Systems we strive to fulfill every need of our customers. When you decide, it is time to become Energy Independent using Solar Power, Treetops Renewable Energy Systems will provide you with the best possible service to give you peace-of-mind about your Renewable Energy System Installation. We will tailor your Solar System exactly around your requirements. We can stick to your budget, achieve a certain saving per month or assist you going off-grid. Our System will help you to realize your energy independence.
A grid-tied PV System for your home is a great choice when you have a high electricity consumption during daylight hours.
Usually, these systems don’t have Batteries connected to them. However, the Tesla Powerwall 2 can retro-fit to any existing grid-tied Solar System.
Most Municipalities do allow residential clients to feed back excess PV Electricity back into the grid and credit you on your electricity bill.
Residential Solar Systems with Batteries
A Photovoltaic System with Batteries for your home is the best way to become Energy Independent. You will cover your electricity demand during daytime with your Photovoltaic Panels and store excess Solar Electricity in the Battery.
At night-time and during power failures you will use the electricity stored within your Battery.
A PV System is an excellent investment for your business and utilizes your roof to create attractive returns.
Depending on your electricity tariff and your operating hours, a Photovoltaic System can reduce the electricity bill of your business by up to 90% of your annual spending.
We are offering Renewable Energy Finance for your Business with Zero Capital Investment.
Our Guestbook – tell us what you think!
wrote on April 30, 2021
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Love our Treetops installed solar system!
wrote on March 19, 2021
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I never at anytime felt as if i was being oversold in fact i was advised and guided to the point where i felt i was genuinely being provided the advice and guidance that would provide exactly what i needed and within my budget.
The installation was simply mind blowing, the electricians and roof team worked together like clockwork, a fine tuned smooth operating and clearly highly skilled team that educated me me throughout the installation. I was hanging around the whole time asking questions, every question i had was accurately answered and at no time did i feel like i was imposing on them with my questions.
It was very inspiring to see a team of relatively young individuals so highly skilled in not only the electrical & solar installation but also people/communication skills. It is no doubt due to a high quality level of training and i take my hat off to them.
I would hands down any day recommend Treetops to anyone looking to go solar in their home or business.
They are truly a proudly South African company.
wrote on August 3, 2020
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Design your own Solar System with our amazingly easy tools!
Residential Renewable Energy Solutions with Batteries and Full Home Backup
We are looking forward to receiving your Residential Solar Battery System Design.
Once you have completed your Design, please fill in your credentials and submit the form to us.
Our qualified Consultants are looking forward to receiving your Information.
Is a Residential Solar System with a Battery the right choice for you?
A Residential Solution with Batteries is able to store surplus Solar Power, that your Solar Panels produce during daytime, and stores it in your Battery for consumption at night-time, as well as for Power Failures and Load-shedding. Especially when most of your electricity is consumed at night-time and you don’t want to have any power failures or load-shedding anymore, we highly recommend to install a Solar System with Batteries.
It is important to choose the right technology and size for your Battery to pair with your Solar System.
Treetops’ philosophy is that no new-built Solar System should use old lead-acid Batteries, but rather state-of-the-art Lithium Batteries, which will significantly increase the efficiency and reliability of your Solar System.
Against widespread believe, using Lithium Batteries will not make your System more expensive! The increased efficiency of Lithium Batteries allow you to reduce the size and cost of most other components of your Solar System, resulting in a similar or even lower cost.
How does Solar Power combined with Batteries reduce your electricity bill?
Once your Residential Solution is installed at your home and you are Energy Independent with Solar Power, you will reduce the purchases from the municipality or Eskom. Instead you will use your own produced Electricity by your Solar Panels and the Solar Power stored in your Batteries.
Treetops is a Tesla Powerwall 2
Certified Installer
Tesla Powerwall 2 is one of the most advanced Solar Home Batteries on the South African market. You can easily retro-fit Tesla Powerwall 2 to any existing PV System and save up to 80% on your annual electricity bill.
How much does a Tesla Powerwall 2 cost?
1x Tesla Powerwall 2 and 1x Tesla Backup Gateway are officially priced at $8,100.00 – ZAR pricing will depend on the prevalent exchange rate.
Price excludes VAT, Installation, Registration and miscellaneous components.
References – What our Clients think about us
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If you are looking for a solar solution from a company you can trust look no further. Don’t even bother looking at alternative companies, I did, and got ripped off and even got a certificate of compliance for the work done but it was totally not compliant. Stefan Ortmann is incredibly professional, answers all your questions and gets the job done. The work is fast and professionally installed for peace of mind as it should be. Would 100% recommend Treetops to everyone. 
Nic Saker
October 8, 2021 - We decided to introduce solar energy to our home based on a number of factors , security of electric supply when grid is down , reduction in costs of electricity usage , and finally to provide better for environment issues . After researching on line and interviewing a short list of two providers we selected treetops . The decision was made on competitive pricing and overall impression left by sales staff , in particular Stefan was very convincing and professional in all his dealings and visited the site several times . The installation was flawless with all visits being on time and totally professional , the installation was completed and the City Council approval managed excellently . The system is now up and running and we can already see the benefits even though the weather has yet to show the full extent of performance . Highly recommended, a fine project by people who are on top of their game . Our home is in Newlands , Capetown .
Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
September 18, 2021 - Treetops installed a 12 solar panel and Powerwall 2 battery system at our Constantia Nek Estate, Hout Bay house in late March, 2021. The installation was done professionally, neatly and thoroughly. All the city of Cape Town compliance documentation was handled efficiently through its office. One or two minor post commissioning issues, but all resolved promptly.
I’d definitely recommend the Powerwall 2 battery as it offers more than load shedding protection. The Tesla app, allied with load shedding apps, permits the user to initiate a fast battery charge remotely. As a result more than 50% of the solar power coming to the house has come through the battery. It definitely provides more economic value than traditional stand-alone lithium units.
If you’re in the market for a turnkey solar and battery system, I recommend you take a good look at Treetops
Steven Crookes
May 24, 2021 - I don't think I have every dealt with a company quite like Treetops. Customer satisfaction is everything to them. Having spoken to a number Solar installers I landed on Treetops. Stefan customer acumen is second to none. I unpacked my requirements and installation road map and was delivered with a scalable solution to take our home into the future.
Craig Hume
April 30, 2021 - Professional, knowledgeable, friendly service and state of the art technology. Recommended!
Waldo Louw
April 23, 2021 - I by chance came across Treetops while searching for a Solar installer on Google, Treetops was one of a few i had been in contact with. I spoke to a each one, exchanged emails etc. and afterwards had a gut feeling that Treetops was the way to go. I think it was the confidence i felt in the conversation with Stefan Ortmann, I had at the time some basic to reasonably good knowledge of how alternative energy supplies work but felt after the first conversation that my knowledge had increased exponentially.
I never at anytime felt as if i was being oversold in fact i was advised and guided to the point where i felt i was genuinely being provided the advice and guidance that would provide exactly what i needed and within my budget.
The installation was simply mind blowing, the electricians and roof team worked together like clockwork, a fine tuned smooth operating and clearly highly skilled team that educated me throughout the installation. I was hanging around the whole time asking questions, every question i had was accurately answered and at no time did i feel like i was imposing on them with my questions.
It was very inspiring to see a team of relatively young individuals so highly skilled in not only the electrical & solar installation but also people/communication skills. It is no doubt due to a high quality level of training and i take my hat off to them.
I would hands down any day recommend Treetops to anyone looking to go solar in their home or business.
They are truly a proudly South African company.
Francois Du Toit
March 19, 2021 - Thanks for the communication from Mark.
Sonja Cloete
September 23, 2020 - After much research and several investigative meetings with various companies, we decided to commission Treetops to provide and install our solar system and have no doubt that we made the best choice. Treetops are the ultimate professionals in approach, installation and after sales service and we are really impressed with the quality of products and service they have provided. We were also impressed that prior to installation, Treetops conducted a study to measure our existing usage and to ensure the sizing of the installation they recommended met our needs which has definitely proven to be as accurate as we could have wished for. Our system consists of 14 panels, a 15kWh Lithium Battery and a 10kVA MLT inverter. Installation took 2 days and not only is the installation extremely neat, both the rooftop installation team as well as the electrical guys were unobtrusive and professional in keeping with what we had come to expect from our interactions with Treetops. Subsequent to installation, both Martin & Stefan have and continue to provide excellent after sales support and we continue to learn how to get the best out of our system. We are extremely pleased and appreciate the outstanding service that we have received from Treetops and are very happy to recommend them to their future customers.
Amanda Mare
April 19, 2020 - Used them twice now - for my solar EV installation a few years ago and just now for a Tesla Powerwall installation - and am 100% happy. Definitely recommend them for any of their service offerings
Reinhard F Kern
February 8, 2020 - Treetops Renewable Energy Systems gives good services
Richard Smart
July 24, 2019
Energy Independence is our Family Businesss
Treetops Renewable Energy Systems is run by a Father & Daughter team – Martin Pollack and Helen Ortmann.
With over a decade of experience in the PV Industry and strong values, we ensure that your Energy Independence Journey will be a success.
How much does a Residential Solar System without Batteries cost?
Depending on how much Electricity you are using during daytime, you will require between 1kWp and 6kWp of Solar Panels to significantly reduce your Electricity Bill.
Our Residential PV Solutions without Batteries price start from:
How much does a Residential Solar System with Batteries cost?
Depending on how much Electricity you are using within 24 hours, you will require between 3kWp and 15kWp of Solar Panels, combined with 5kWh to 80kWh of Lithium Batteries to significantly reduce your Electricity Bill.
Our Residential PV Solutions with Batteries price start from:
How much does a Commercial Solar System cost?
Depending on how much Electricity you are using during daytime, you will require between 10kWp (Offices) and 3,000kWp (Shopping Malls) of Solar Panels to significantly reduce your Electricity Bill.
Our Commercial PV Solutions without Batteries price start from:
f.a.q. – Frequently Asked QUestions
Depending on how much Electricity you are using and at what time of the day you are using most of it, most people will require between 1kWp and 6kWp of Solar Panels.
When using only Solar Panels without Batteries, costs start at ZAR 29,000.00 incl. VAT for 1kWp of Solar Panels, fully installed and registered.
According to how much Electricity you are using at night, most people will be able to sustain their Electricity need for 1 day with a Lithium Battery of 5kWh to 20kWh.
When adding Batteries to your Solar Panels, costs start at ZAR 59,000.00 incl. VAT for 1kWp of Solar Panels and 2.5kWh of Lithium Batteries, fully installed and registered.
The installation of Solar Panels in Cape Town is depending on the type of roof you have. Roof tiles are generally the most expensive structures to mount Solar Panels to, while metal roofs have proven to be the fastest and cheapest.
The number of Solar Panels is directly correlating to your Electricity Usage. Most people will be able to cover their daily electricity requirement with 1kWp to 6kWp of Solar Panels.
To install 1kWp of Solar Panels in Cape Town will cost approximately ZAR 29,000.00 incl. VAT, fully installed and registered.
Yes, Lithium Batteries are cheaper than Lead-Acid Batteries.
Lithium Batteries are significantly more efficient than lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid looses over between 30% and 50% of the electricity you are charging into it, while Lithium looses only around 5%. This means that all of your other parts of your Solar System have to be twice the size to have the same output, as if you had installed a Lithium Battery.
Additionally, Lead-Acid Batteries can only be discharged by 30%, while Lithium can be discharged by over 80%. This means that you need to buy a lot more Lead-Acid Batteries to store and use the same Electricity.
Treetops offers Solar System Finance (also PV Renting) in Cape Town.
For now our offering is limited to commercial, industrial and agricultural clients.
However, we are actively pursuing possibilities to offer an affordable financing option for Homes and Houses, to enable everyone to benefit from Solar Power in Cape Town.
That depends on how much Electricity you are using every month. 1kWp of Solar Power in Cape Town produces between 1,400kWh and 1,700kWh per annum, depending on roof angle, technology and skill level of your Turnkey Integrator.
Most households will cover their annual Electricity needs with a 1kWp to 6kWp of Solar Power.
Solar Power in Cape Town is not expensive. 1kWp of Solar Power, without using Batteries, can be installed and registered for as little as R29,000.00 incl. VAT with Treetops.
If you would like to add Lithium Batteries to your Solar Power System, you can install and register a 1kWp Solar System with a 2.5kWh Battery for as little as R59,000.00 incl. VAT.
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