About us

MAEKO Solar Solutions helps South African homeowners and small businesses achieve reliable, affordable energy independence through properly engineered solar systems—without inflated costs and unnecessary complexity.

This principle is not a slogan. It’s the standard against which every system we design and install is measured.

Energy should be reliable, affordable, and practical for everyday living.

MAEKO Solar Solutions began as a hands-on response to real problems faced by families and businesses across South Africa: rising electricity costs, load-shedding, unreliable infrastructure, and solutions that promise much but deliver little.

Over time, that response grew into a focused solar-installation business built on technical competence, integrity, and long-term value.

One Simple Conviction

The MAEKO Way

Our approach is deliberate and disciplined:

Understand the load

Understand the environment

Design Accordingly

At the heart ...

... of what we do is a commitment to practical solar engineering. We don’t push oversized, over-complicated installations that take years to justify their cost on our clients. Instead, we design right-sized solutions and intelligent retrofits that deliver measurable results sooner rather than later, without unnecessary complexity.

Our work ...

... spans residential and small commercial solar, hybrid inverter and battery systems, energy-efficiency upgrades, and Solar PV geyser conversions. Converting conventional electric geysers into solar-PV systems allows clients to significantly reduce hot-water electricity usage while achieving strong returns—often without the cost and disruption of a full solar installation.

This approach underpins the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of every system we install.

Proper electrical protection and isolation

Correct cable sizing with built-in fault tolerance

Compliance with South African electrical standards

Long-term serviceability and maintainability

Clear, transparent explanations so clients understand what they’re investing in

We Prioritise:

Our work is not about shortcuts. It’s about systems that continue performing years after installation, not just on commissioning day.

Built for South African Conditions

Solar installations in South Africa must account for:

Intense sunlight

Variable grid stability

Economic pressure

Varied infrastructural environments.

People Before Projects

While technology matters, people matter more.

We work closely with homeowners, landlords, and small businesses—listening first, advising second. For most clients, investing in solar is a significant financial decision. That’s why we emphasise clarity, honest expectations, and solutions aligned with real needs and budgets.

We thrive on building long-standing relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and consistent delivery.

Our aim is not to be the biggest solar company, but to be the one you trust and rely on.

A Broader Vision for Energy Independence

Our work is guided by a broader vision: empowering households and businesses toward greater energy independence, while maintaining reliability and financial viability. This means:

Reduced reliance on an unstable grid

We believe solar power should not be reserved for a select few, but thoughtfully deployed for all who want reliable access to energy.

Systems resilient to load-shedding and future uncertainty

Lower monthly electricity costs

Practical, accessible sustainability