Wondering if solar can actually save your business money?
We design solar systems that help you take back control of your energy costs and protect your bottom line from rising tariffs.
Request my solar quote Talk to a Solar SpecialistAre skyrocketing tariffs eroding your business's profits?
Does this sound familiar for your business?
We believe every South African deserves freedom from rising electricity bills!
Get your power back and take control of your utility spend.
We understand how challenging it can be to manage company expenses, especially when the cost of electricity keeps climbing year after year.
We help homes and businesses cut their power bills by up to 92%.
EFJS Printing fitted a 30 kW FoxESS inverter, a 12 kWh battery and 27 x 550 W panels, and paid back its investment in 2.5 years.
And we can do the same for you.
Services
The Bill Swap Blueprint™
1
Book your free consultation
We’ll discuss your energy needs, goals and evaluate your current situation so you can gain clarity on where you’re losing money and how solar can stop the bleeding.
2
Get your custom
solar plan
We audit your site, optimise high-usage devices, calculate ROI, and match the right system so that a tailor-made solution with financing options make solar affordable from day 1.
3
Switch on and enjoy the savings
We install and maintain your solar system with swap-out warranties and smart automation so you can swap your bill and keep more cash in your pocket.
Testimonial
ZenSolar was excellent in all that they did. The installation at my Printing Shop and home was done to the highest standard.
Bernard Synman
Director of EFJS printing
ZenSolar did an amazing job for us at Hoërskool Dinamika. The work was done promptly and very neat. We are very happy.
Jaco Pretorius
Vice Principal, Dinamika Hoërskool
The perfect solution for not being troubled by outages anymore I had a tailor made solution for my Business…..
Cyrielle Malaval
Owner of Stone Castle
We design and install large-scale ground-mounted solar arrays for commercial properties, utilizing engineered racking systems that optimize panel orientation and spacing for maximum energy production. Our ground mount solutions are ideal for businesses with available land space, offering easier maintenance access and the flexibility to scale your solar capacity as your energy needs grow.
Ground mount
We specialise in large-scale solar installations on commercial rooftops, engineering custom mounting solutions that work with flat, low-slope, and industrial roofing systems while maintaining structural integrity. Our commercial rooftop systems maximize your building's existing space to generate substantial energy savings, with professional installation that meets all commercial building codes and safety standards.
Roof top
We transform parking structures into dual-purpose energy generators by installing solar canopies and rooftop arrays that provide both renewable power and enhanced weather protection for vehicles below. Our parking structure solar solutions maximize your property's revenue potential while offering customers covered parking and helping you achieve sustainability goals with minimal additional land use.
Parking structures
What you can expect from ZenSolar
No money down
With flexible finance options, you can eliminate capital costs and swap your utility bill for a solar rate agreed up front, which means you can start saving without breaking your cash flow.
Protect your cashflow
With a rate agreed up front that rises each year by an amount set in your agreement, you can plan around Eskom's unpredictable hikes, which means a bottom line you can budget for.
Stress free system
performance
With long term maintenance and support included, we keep your system running at its best which means you get reliable savings without surprise breakdowns or extra call out fees.
No surprise costs for 10 years
Every inverter and battery we fit carries ZenSolar's own 10-year swap-out warranty, which means no surprise costs from a failed inverter or battery for ten years.
Get it done right the first time
With registered and certified installers, every system meets national standards which means no compliance headaches, no rework, and no broken promises.
See your system in the app
With app monitoring, you can see what your system is doing any time, which means less guesswork and no need to check it on site.
Know when something needs attention
With pop-up notifications sent to the owner, you hear about a fault as it shows up, which means less downtime and fewer disruptions.
Avoid legal risks, top workmanship
With SANS-compliant installations, we go beyond minimum standards which means long-term quality that keeps you safe, saves you money, and protects your investment.
To get all this and more…
Finance available through South Africa’s leading banks
What's the true cost of staying with Eskom?
What does that mean?
Staying with Eskom means your electricity bills will keep getting much more expensive every year, eating up more of your business profits and making it harder to compete with other companies.
You won’t be able to plan your budget properly because the price increases are unpredictable and huge.
Companies that switch to solar now will have stable energy costs while you’re stuck paying more and more each year.
How are we different?
With us
- 10-year swap-out warranty
- Full energy audit + ROI report
- Rates agreed up front, real cost breakdown
With them
- Limited or no support
- Generic estimate
- Hopes and guesses
Solar can lower your bills, give you control over your own supply, and show customers you care about the planet while agreeing your rate up front and planning around a set yearly increase instead of future price hikes.
It starts with a consultation to assess your business's energy needs, followed by a custom system design, installation, and integration with your existing electrical infrastructure. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance are typically included.
Costs vary based on system size and specific requirements, but a tailored quote is provided after an assessment. Larger systems generally have a lower cost per watt.
Yes, PPAs, rent-to-own, and leases are all available, and per SARS, businesses can deduct 100% of the cost of most business systems (there is a size limit, ask your tax adviser) in the year it's installed under Section 12B of the Income Tax Act. Speak to your tax practitioner to confirm how this applies to your business.
Savings depend on system size, energy usage, and local rates. Some ZenSolar clients have cut their bills by up to 92%, and we size every system to your actual usage.
Commercial solar systems require minimal maintenance, but periodic inspections and occasional cleaning are recommended to maintain efficiency.
Yes, you'll continue to receive a bill for any grid electricity used and fixed charges, but solar can greatly reduce your overall costs. Net metering can further offset charges.
Installation timelines vary based on system size, site complexity, permitting, and utility requirements. A solar consultant can provide a more precise estimate.
No. Over time, solar energy is typically more affordable than utility power, as it is not subject to market volatility and rising electricity rates.
Per SARS, Section 12B of the Income Tax Act lets you deduct 100% of the cost of most business systems (there is a size limit, ask your tax adviser) in the year it's brought into use. The temporary 125% enhanced allowance ended 28 February 2025 and no longer applies.
Payback depends on your usage pattern, tariff, and whether you use finance or cash, so we calculate it from your actual bill rather than a generic figure.
On-site solar paired with battery storage can flatten peak demand and reduce kVA-linked demand charges, which is often a bigger saving lever than the energy charge alone for factories and cold-storage sites.
Yes, any system that connects in parallel with the grid needs a Small-Scale Embedded Generation application through your municipality or Eskom. ZenSolar manages this application as part of the Finance and Permits service.
If one site has strong roof space and others don't, solar wheeling lets you generate at the best site and credit the savings to any of your meters nationwide, see our Wheeling page.
Not with no-capex finance, PPA and rent-to-own structures mean you swap your Eskom bill for a lower solar payment from month one, with zero or minimal deposit.
You don't have to choose the longest option, leases and shorter rent-to-own terms exist alongside PPAs, and most contracts include a buyout or exit path. We size the term to your comfort level, not the other way round.
Request a solar quote for your business
Tell us about your business and your electricity use. We will size a system and finance option, then confirm a real quote after a short site check.