Our mission
Specialized Solar Systems offers tailored solar solutions for homes and businesses, driving innovation through smart-grid electrification, Energydock, and Storagedock batteries, all while fostering sustainability through strategic partnerships
At Specialized Solar Systems, we’re passionate about providing sustainable solar solutions that make a difference in people’s lives. Based in South Africa, we believe that renewable energy is the key to a better, brighter future for all. From residential to commercial projects, we’re dedicated to making renewable energy accessible to everyone, including underprivileged and disconnected communities.
We work closely with our clients to create custom-designed solar solutions that meet their unique needs, and we pride ourselves on our ability to provide quality green energy products that stand the test of time. Our Energy divisions include commercial solar, residential solar, smartgrid solar energy electrification, Energydock compact energy solutions, and the Storagedock battery range, which features high-grade lithium iron phosphate cells.
At Specialized Solar Systems, we’re not just a solar company; we’re advocates for renewable energy, strategic partners, and creators of innovative solutions that help build a better world. Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint, save money on energy costs, or improve your quality of life, we’re here to help.
Specialized Solar Systems
Specialized Solar Systems, founded in 2008 in South Africa, is a key player in transforming the energy landscape. It offers innovative renewable energy solutions through its divisions
- Commercial Solar Division: Assists businesses with tailored solar solutions, examining energy profiles and financial goals to ensure smooth transitions.
- Residential Solar Division: Delivers customized solar solutions backed by expert advice and detailed system design, cost, and ROI information.
- Smartgrid Solar Energy Supply: Pioneers of utility-style smartgrid solar electrifications for broad coverage, designed for remote management and sustainability.
- Energydock Division: Design and manufacture compact energy solutions at competitive prices, adhering to industry-leading safety and design standards housed in sleek compact enclosures, readily installable and easy to deploy.
- Storagedock Battery Range, utilizing advanced lithium iron phosphate cells with intelligent battery monitoring, optimized for long-term use and integration with Victron GX devices.
With 20 years of solar energy system experience under his belt, Jonathan has become a leading advocate for the use of solar energy as the primary source of power.
He’s a calculated risk-taker at heart, with a deep understanding of technology, and has championed many innovative solar energy solutions that have propelled Specialized Solar Systems to the forefront of the industry.
As a director of the company, Jonathan has helped establish the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth, all while pursuing the goal of accelerating social and economic transformation in South Africa and beyond. By focusing on sound business strategies and renewable energy models, he’s paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
Peter has worked in the corporate environment in senior management for 27 years, first in commercial explosives and then in the aviation industry. He has recently spent two years working on a project in Ghana and Kenya.
Peter joined Specialized Solar Systems in 2015 and was appointed Managing Director of a dynamic team that seeks to follow the vision of the company and grow the Specialized Solar Systems alternative energy business.
Lionel served as an executive director of Bidvest Group Limited from October 2003 to November 2012, where he was also the commercial director of the Bidserv services division. He remains a non-executive director of Bidvest South Africa and many of its subsidiaries. Lionel is an entrepreneur with extensive negotiating and investment skills. He is currently fully engaged in furthering the prospects of his investment company, Bassap Ventures Proprietary Limited and its subsidiaries, where he is executive director. He also serves as an Independent non-executive chairman of Vunani Limited.
Mark is a chartered accountant with over two decades of experience in corporate finance and private equity investing.
He is one of the three co-founders of the Vunani Group, and since 2021, he has been the chief executive officer of Vunani Capital Partners Limited, the private equity investment arm of the Vunani Group. He is also a director of Vunani Limited, which is listed on the JSE and houses the group’s financial services businesses.
Mark joined the board of Specialized Solar Systems after Vunani led the acquisition of a 25% shareholding in the company through a BEE investment vehicle called the Ditikeni Vunani Transformation Fund.
Workmanship Certification
Our staff comprises skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds and extensive expertise. They are committed to delivering excellent service and solutions tailored to your needs.
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Health and Safety Management
PV Greencard
Risk Assessment
Working at Heights
HCS Controllers
Evacuation Officer
Incident Investigator
Health & Safety Representative
Fall Protection Plan
A Brief History
This sparked the idea of developing and bringing a renewable energy to the rest of Africa.
Various Electrical Engineering Companies were invited to thoroughly scrutinise this concept and their findings were unanimous: DC could certainly be the answer to providing electricity to the most remote, outlying areas of the continent. The conundrum was the human element involved: specifically – the sustainable management of these systems.
We set out on a quest to find a solution. For two years our pioneers travelled the globe; redesigning input values, setting up supply lines, securing various IPs, and investing many millions along the way.
Fine Tuning
Three-Pronged Strategy
From the time the first DC products were developed, the focus has been on these three aspects:
– design & manufacture
– free and extensive training
– constant monitoring of our products performance
This resulted in well-implemented, thoroughly-tested products and gave rise to the birth of a manufacturing plant and a strong support network throughout South Africa which then expanded rapidly into Africa.
Some of our Customers
Botswana Goverment
RSA Department
of Energy
