Sundial Solar is based at 1 Java Avenue in Big Bay, so Bloubergstrand is our home turf. We design and install solar PV and battery backup systems for homes and businesses from Big Bay and Blouberg Rise up to Melkbosstrand, and we know first-hand what the coastline does to equipment.
Power supply in Bloubergstrand
Most homes in Bloubergstrand and Big Bay buy electricity from the City of Cape Town rather than directly from Eskom. That matters for two reasons. First, any grid-tied or hybrid system must be registered with the City as a small-scale embedded generator (SSEG) before it is switched on, and we handle that paperwork. Second, the City’s load-shedding schedule can differ from Eskom’s direct customers, so the size of battery you need depends on your schedule and how much of the house you want running when the grid goes down.
Built for salt air and wind
Living a few hundred metres from the Atlantic means salt spray, sand and a strong summer south-easter. On coastal roofs we specify corrosion-resistant mounting rails and stainless fasteners, check that panel clamps and roof hooks are rated for high wind loads, and position inverters and batteries indoors or in a garage, away from direct salt exposure. Panels on the coast also benefit from a periodic rinse, because a salt film quietly cuts output.
Typical systems we install here
For a family home, a hybrid inverter with a lithium battery and 8 to 14 panels is a common starting point, covering lights, Wi-Fi, fridges, TVs and the gate through load-shedding and cutting the daytime bill. Larger homes with pools, heat pumps or home offices often move up to a 10 kW or 3-phase system. Browse our residential solar kits, read about our residential solar installations, or size your own system with the solar calculator. Guest houses and businesses along the beachfront can look at our commercial solar options.
Sundial Solar is a SAPVIA member and PV GreenCard-certified installer. Every system is installed to SANS 10142 wiring standards and comes with the compliance documentation you need.
Get a solar quote in Bloubergstrand & Big Bay
Tell Neil about your home or business and your monthly electricity bill, and he’ll recommend a system that fits.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need City of Cape Town approval for solar in Bloubergstrand?
Yes. Grid-connected and hybrid systems must be registered with the City as SSEG installations. Sundial Solar submits the application and the compliance documents for you.
Will salt air damage my panels?
Quality panels handle coastal conditions well. The weak points are usually mounting hardware and electronics, which is why we use corrosion-resistant components and keep inverters out of the weather.
Can I sell excess power back to the City?
City of Cape Town customers with an approved SSEG system and a suitable meter can receive credit for power fed back to the grid. We’ll explain how this works for your account when we quote.