Situated in Randburg, Gauteng, SolaConsult operates as a specialised consultant for solar energy across Africa. The firm positions itself as an independent, engineering-led partner focused on delivering regulatory-compliant, cost-effective solar solutions for solar companies, contractors and end users. The service mix centres on drawing up and navigating the regulatory landscape for Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG), grid connections and grid code compliance, as well as delivering detailed engineering design and project support.

The core offerings cover a broad spectrum of solar engineering and regulatory services. SolaConsult provides Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) Application Services, including preparation of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), professional engineer sign-off on drawings and forms, compiling and submitting application packs to Eskom and municipalities, inspections for compliance, and guidance on necessary modifications or upgrades. The firm emphasises a hands-on, end-to-end approach aimed at streamlining the submission process, regardless of variations in municipal requirements. A key feature is keeping clients updated throughout the process, with visibility from initial data gathering through to approvals.

Grid-related services constitute a substantial portion of the practice. The Grid Impact Studies for SSEG Applications assess how PV, PV plus Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or standalone BESS interact with the electrical grid. The studies address grid stability, voltage regulation and fault levels, aligning with national standards such as NRS 097-2, the South African Renewable Power Plant Grid Code, SANS 10142, and related metering and interconnection guidelines. SolaConsult handles data collection, modelling, and the final report, with sign-off by a Professional Engineer. Where required, the team presents the findings to municipality committees to facilitate approvals. Grid Code Compliance (GCC) studies are another major strand. These workstreams ensure that renewable plants, storage facilities and hybrids meet the relevant grid codes and perform under witnessed testing, either pre- or post-commercial operation dates, including SCADA readiness, relay protections and metering. The GCC process is described as an end-to-end, auditable workflow with an emphasis on brevity, clarity and municipal know‑how.

Solar engineering services form another pillar of SolaConsult’s offering. This includes sizing solar and energy storage systems from consumption data (with optional data logging), project costing, detailed modelling and simulations using tools such as Helioscope, PVSol and PVSyst, and the production of comprehensive construction drawing packs. Commissioning support—both on-site and remote—is offered for major inverter and storage brands, ensuring practical, field-ready start-ups. This combination of analytic rigor and practical commissioning capability underlines the firm’s objective of delivering reliable, optimised and cost-efficient solar projects.

Additional services include feasibility studies, proposal management, energy wheeling applications, and energy management services. The feasibility studies help determine viable, regulatory-compliant solutions, while proposal management supports clients through bid and project submission processes. Energy wheeling applications address the transfer of energy across transmission or distribution networks, and energy management services focus on optimising consumption, demand response and overall energy performance. The breadth of services suggests a capability to support both new installations and existing systems seeking regulatory or operational enhancements.

The responses from clients, as reflected in visitor reviews, consistently highlight professional conduct, rapid follow-up, and reliable, efficient handling of SSEG registrations and approvals. End-users praise respectful, thorough engagement and timely Eskom or municipal approvals, with several accounts noting the reduction of queues and time typically spent navigating the process. Positive remarks about Blessing Madyangrove (Head of Engineering) emphasise clarity of process, responsiveness, and substantial value in managing complex licensing pathways.

Typical job types described or implied include domestic and small commercial SSEG registrations, municipal and Eskom submissions, and the coordination of approvals across different local authorities. Projects often involve preparing documentation for residential or small business solar systems, ensuring alignment with grid interconnection standards and municipal by‑laws. The company also highlights its ability to tailor services to client needs, whether customers prefer assistance across the full process or want to manage certain elements independently.

Practical tips for customers planning to engage SolaConsult include gathering as much information as possible at the outset: SLDs, inverter sizes, and any available solar production data; if data logging is needed, arranging for on-site measurements can support accurate sizing and cost estimation. Clients should be prepared for process variations by municipality and should expect clear, auditable deliverables, including Professional Engineer sign‑offs and compliance certificates. Early consideration of SCADA/telemetry readiness and metering requirements can help prevent delays in GCC processes.

Business hours are listed as 8:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday, with weekends closed. The Randburg address is 12 Perm Street, Sundowner Ext 8, Sonneglans, Randburg, 2188, and the primary contact channels include the phone number 011 568 0909 and the email address [email protected]. The company serves clients across Africa, with a particular focus on South Africa’s regulatory landscape for SSEG, GCC and grid connection activities.

• Main services offered: SSEG application services; grid impact studies; grid code compliance; solar engineering; energy wheeling; energy management; feasibility studies; proposal management.
• Typical job types: residential and small commercial SSEG registrations, grid connection and compliance projects, and related engineering consultancy work.
• How requests usually work: data gathering (SLD, production data, compliance docs), professional engineer sign-off, document compilation, submission to Eskom/municipalities, compliance checks and potential modifications, follow-up for approvals, with ongoing client updates.