Why it’s time for community schemes to go solar, and how to do it right!

In South Africa, the case for switching to solar is clearer than ever. Between escalating Eskom tariffs (up more than 500% in the last 17 years), ongoing loadshedding, and increasingly fragile infrastructure, residential solar is booming, with rooftop installations growing more than 350% in 2023 alone.

Going solar in a sectional title complex can feel like navigating a legal maze. From rooftop usage to battery placement, every element touches on shared property, and this brings convoluted legal and compliance requirements into play.

But there’s good news. With expert guidance, the transition to solar can be both simple and legally sound.

Here’s what you need to know:

Through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), reputable providers install and manage solar systems at no upfront cost for people who own properties in sectional title complexes. Residents pay a fixed rate (between five and 20% cheaper than Eskom rates) with backup power included.

Our systems come with battery storage, ensuring energy availability even when the grid goes down.

Every solar-powered community helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a cleaner, greener South Africa and world.

Our legal expert Matthew Kapp, from our partners at Sectional Title Solutions, says most solar installations qualify as “reasonably necessary” improvements, meaning they can be approved with proper notice and a special resolution, so no unanimous vote required (as is the case with many other additions, alterations and renovations to sectional title properties)

With upcoming municipal tariff adjustments expected in July, community schemes will benefit from consistent pricing and insulation from regulatory shocks. So whether you’re part of a body corporate or managing a scheme, partnering with us means peace of mind on legal compliance; lower, stable energy bills; reliable backup during outages and a real boost in property value.