Backup Power & Inverter Installers in Bloemfontein
Looking for an inverter, solar or generator installer in Bloemfontein, Free State? Here's what to know before you hire in 2026: what a system typically costs installed, the 6-point checklist that separates good installers from risky ones, and the local providers we've found.
Typical installed prices in Bloemfontein (2026)
| System | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Inverter & battery backup (basic to whole-home) | R25 000 – R120 000 |
| Solar power system (5kW hybrid, panels + battery) | R90 000 – R280 000 |
| Generator (portable to standby) | R8 000 – R70 000 |
Prices are indicative installed estimates and vary widely by kWh sizing, battery chemistry, roof and DB-board complexity, and brand. Always get a site assessment quote before you commit.
Not sure what size you need? Our sizing guide shows how to work out your kW and kWh before the quote — see the full cost guide too.
Installers in Bloemfontein (43)
Grouped by what they install, so you can go straight to the right trade.
Inverter & battery backup (37)
Duane Electrical & Plumbing
155 Benade Dr, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.7· 186 Google reviews
PWS Electrical & Solar
87 President Paul Kruger Ave, Universitas, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.8· 131 Google reviews
Rossouws Plumbing & Electrical, Bloemfontein
25 Langenhoven Street, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.6· 129 Google reviews
ALLSOLAR BLOEMFONTEIN
14 Jaap Steyn Cres, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 32 Google reviews
Elcheck Solar & Agricultural Automation
Cnr Henry &, 2nd Ave, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.9· 29 Google reviews
Bundu Power Bloemfontein
120 Fritz Stockenstrom St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 29 Google reviews
Olivia Energy Solutions (Pty) LTD
Unit 1, 15 Du Preez St, Spitskop Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9300
★ 4.7· 26 Google reviews
Multilec Generator Services
C/O Piet Human &, Pat Mullin St, Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.7· 26 Google reviews
Eco Trades Solar Systems
49a Magaliesberg Ave, Spitskop Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.4· 22 Google reviews
SJW Smarthomes and Repairs
19 Bradwell St, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 21 Google reviews
Next Level Energy Solutions
91 General Hertzog St, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.0· 20 Google reviews
JH Electrical
8 Anna Neethling Pohl St, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 11 Google reviews
SA-Solar & Electrical
88b Outeniqua Ave, Spitskop Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 10 Google reviews
AG Solar and Electrical
9 Wilhelm Kotze St, New east end, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 9 Google reviews
Onwabo Electrical
38 Kiepersol Cres, Lourierpark, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.9· 9 Google reviews
Earth Wire Electrical Bloemfontein
15 Steven St, Universitas, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.4· 9 Google reviews
Solar Engineering - Bloemfontein
92 President Reitz Ave, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.3· 6 Google reviews
Unilec Power Systems
Abrahamskraal Rd, Donegal Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9338
★ 1.7· 6 Google reviews
HRE Solar Technologies/Tantogenix
Dirk Opperman St, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 6 Google reviews
Herholdt's Renewable Energies
Old Industrial Area, 33 Bob Morrison St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.4· 5 Google reviews
TCS Electrical & Automation - Tobetsa Control Systems (PTY) Ltd
32 Normandie Ave, Bayswater, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 5 Google reviews
Craig's Pro Power & Gen Sets CC t/a Pro Power & Gen Sets
1 Brill St &, Bompart St, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.3· 4 Google reviews
Power Electric & Plumbing
39 Eerstelaan, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.0· 4 Google reviews
Eco Renergy Bloemfontein
14A Philip Fourie St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9300
★ 5.0· 3 Google reviews
DGT Power Systems
Plot 10 Donegal smallholdings, Abrahamskraal Rd, bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9338
★ 4.7· 3 Google reviews
LINK INNOVATIVE ENERGY
134 Nelson Mandela Dr, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 2 Google reviews
General Eco Electrical (PTY) LTD
Thora’s place, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 2 Google reviews
Securi Tech Solar
6 Kokkenennetjie St, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 1 Google reviews
Generator & Plant Hire - Bloemfontein
15 Bob Morrison St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9300
★ 1.0· 1 Google reviews
Adoforce - Electrical Contractors
27 Maasdorp St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9300
★ 5.0· 1 Google reviews
Solar power systems (24)
Duane Electrical & Plumbing
155 Benade Dr, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.7· 186 Google reviews
PWS Electrical & Solar
87 President Paul Kruger Ave, Universitas, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.8· 131 Google reviews
ALLSOLAR BLOEMFONTEIN
14 Jaap Steyn Cres, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 32 Google reviews
Elcheck Solar & Agricultural Automation
Cnr Henry &, 2nd Ave, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.9· 29 Google reviews
Olivia Energy Solutions (Pty) LTD
Unit 1, 15 Du Preez St, Spitskop Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9300
★ 4.7· 26 Google reviews
Eco Trades Solar Systems
49a Magaliesberg Ave, Spitskop Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.4· 22 Google reviews
SJW Smarthomes and Repairs
19 Bradwell St, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 21 Google reviews
Next Level Energy Solutions
91 General Hertzog St, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.0· 20 Google reviews
JH Electrical
8 Anna Neethling Pohl St, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 11 Google reviews
SA-Solar & Electrical
88b Outeniqua Ave, Spitskop Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 10 Google reviews
AG Solar and Electrical
9 Wilhelm Kotze St, New east end, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 9 Google reviews
Solar Engineering - Bloemfontein
92 President Reitz Ave, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.3· 6 Google reviews
HRE Solar Technologies/Tantogenix
Dirk Opperman St, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 6 Google reviews
Herholdt's Renewable Energies
Old Industrial Area, 33 Bob Morrison St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.4· 5 Google reviews
CNBM SA Solar - Bloemfontein Branch
Unit 6, Plot 42 Gemsbok St, Quaggafontein, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.8· 4 Google reviews
Eco Renergy Bloemfontein
14A Philip Fourie St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9300
★ 5.0· 3 Google reviews
SELAH ELECTRICAL & SOLAR CONTRACTORS
Phase 7, 31977 Rhodenburg, Rodenbeck, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 3.3· 3 Google reviews
LINK INNOVATIVE ENERGY
134 Nelson Mandela Dr, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 2 Google reviews
Securi Tech Solar
6 Kokkenennetjie St, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 1 Google reviews
Generators (8)
Elcheck Solar & Agricultural Automation
Cnr Henry &, 2nd Ave, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.9· 29 Google reviews
Bundu Power Bloemfontein
120 Fritz Stockenstrom St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 5.0· 29 Google reviews
Multilec Generator Services
C/O Piet Human &, Pat Mullin St, Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
★ 4.7· 26 Google reviews
Unilec Power Systems
Abrahamskraal Rd, Donegal Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9338
★ 1.7· 6 Google reviews
DGT Power Systems
Plot 10 Donegal smallholdings, Abrahamskraal Rd, bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9338
★ 4.7· 3 Google reviews
Before you hire: 6-point checklist
- Registered electrician & CoC: the DB-board tie-in must be done by a registered electrician who issues a valid Certificate of Compliance (CoC).
- Correct sizing: the system should match your actual load in kW and your desired backup hours in kWh — not a one-size-fits-all package.
- Battery chemistry & warranty: ask whether it's LiFePO4 or lead-acid, and check the cycle-life and warranty — lithium costs more upfront but lasts far longer.
- Inverter brand support: choose a brand with local support and readily available spares, not the cheapest unknown import.
- Written quote after a site assessment: insist on an on-site assessment and a written quote, never a phone estimate.
- Proof of past installs: ask for recent installations you can see or reviews you can verify.
Full detail in our backup power buyer's guide and sizing guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inverter and battery cost in Bloemfontein?
A basic-to-whole-home inverter and battery backup system in Bloemfontein typically costs R25 000 to R120 000 installed in 2026, depending on inverter size (kW), battery capacity (kWh) and how complex the DB-board tie-in is. A full hybrid solar system with panels runs R90 000 to R280 000. Always get a site assessment quote rather than a phone estimate.
Do I need an electrician or a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) in Bloemfontein?
Yes. Any system wired into your home's DB board must be installed by a registered electrician and issued with a Certificate of Compliance (CoC). This protects you, your insurance and utility workers, and ensures a generator or inverter can never back-feed the grid. Never accept a system tied into your wiring without a CoC.
Inverter vs generator vs solar — which is best in Bloemfontein?
An inverter and battery gives silent, automatic backup for essentials like lights, Wi-Fi and the fridge. A generator is cheaper upfront and runs indefinitely on fuel but is noisy. A hybrid solar system costs the most but also cuts your electricity bill and recharges from the sun through high-stage load-shedding. See our inverter vs generator vs solar guide for the full comparison.
How long does a backup power installation take in Bloemfontein?
A straightforward inverter-and-battery installation is usually completed in a day, sometimes two. A full solar system with roof-mounted panels typically takes two to three days. Lead times before the work starts depend on installer availability and stock of your chosen inverter and battery brand, so book a site assessment early.