Solar Installations
MAEKO Solar Solutions provides complete solar installations, from design through to commissioning. Every system is tailored to your energy use and your site, ensuring it works reliably in real-world conditions.
Solar PV Geyser Conversion
A Solar PV geyser conversion is a focused solar installation aimed at reducing the amount of electricity used for domestic water heating provided by the grid. The system integrates solar PV panels with an existing electric geyser, allowing water to be heated in one of three ways: exclusively using solar energy from the panels, using a combination of solar and grid power, exclusively using power from the grid.
This solution is well suited to households where water heating makes up a meaningful portion of electricity consumption.
Solar-Based Water Heating System
System Overview
A Solar PV geyser conversion typically includes:
The system operates independently from the rest of the home’s electrical circuits and does not require battery storage.
Dedicated solar PV panels assigned to water heating
A solar control unit that prioritises solar energy usage
Integration with the existing electric geyser
Proper electrical protection and isolation
Automatic grid support when solar generation is insufficient
Typical Applications
Residential homes
Rental properties
Commercial properties (e.g. beauty salon)
Solar PV geyser conversions can also be designed to integrate with future solar or battery systems if required.
Full Solar PV Installations
A full solar PV installation supplies electricity to selected or multiple circuits within a home or business and may include battery storage depending on the application. These systems are designed to reduce reliance on the grid and, where applicable, provide continuity of supply during outages.
Each system is engineered around actual electricity usage rather than predefined system sizes.
Site-Specific Solar Power System
System Overview
A full solar PV installation typically includes:
Systems may be configured as grid-tied, hybrid, or battery-supported depending on requirements.
A solar PV array sized for the site and usage profile
An inverter to manage power conversion and distribution
Battery storage where required
Electrical protection, isolation, and system monitoring
Integration with the grid and selected building circuits
System Capabilities
Depending on configuration, a full solar installation can:
Reduce or eliminate reliance on grid electricity
Provide backup power during grid outages
Keep essential appliances running when power is limited
Allow for future expansion as energy needs change
Design & Assessment
Every installation begins with:
A clear understanding of how electricity is used
An assessment of roof layout and site conditions
An evaluation of grid stability and backup needs
From this, the system is selected, sized, and configured to suit the site and application.
Match real-world usage and operating conditions
Include proper electrical protection and isolation, in line with South African electrical standards
Remain serviceable and maintainable over time
Operate safely, reliably, and predictably
Design Principles
This approach applies regardless of system size.
Every system is designed to:
Our Engineering Approach
Whether installing a Solar PV geyser conversion or a full solar system, the approach remains the same:
Understand the load
Understand the environment
Design Accordingly
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