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Solar Lights in Gauteng

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Solar Lights on a farm in Gauteng at dusk
Colour temperature
3000 K to 6000 K
Weather rating
IP65 to IP66
Sun hours in Gauteng
5.5 a day on average
Local wear
Summer lightning and hail
Ask for
Surge-protected drivers, IK08 polycarbonate, IP65

Phoning around to price solar lights in Gauteng takes an evening you don't have. Send one request instead and we pass it to solar lighting suppliers and installers who serve towns and cities across Gauteng. They quote on the fittings, cabling, installation and warranty.

Solar Lights for Gauteng properties

Looking for solar lights in Gauteng? Independent suppliers and installers serving Gauteng and the wider Gauteng quote on solar outdoor lights for walls, gardens, driveways, flood lighting and streets. Tell them what you want to light, how much sun it gets and whether you want motion sensors.

Want to know more first? Our solar lights guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.

Outdoor lighting in Gauteng

Gauteng packs more outdoor lighting work into a small area than anywhere else in the country. Security estates in Midrand and Centurion, walled family homes in Johannesburg's older suburbs, townhouse complexes across Ekurhuleni and warehouse yards along the N3 and R21 all want reliable light after dark. Highveld summer storms bring fierce lightning and hail, so surge protection and impact-rated diffusers matter, while winter frost and dust test seals. Load-shedding and stolen streetlight cable have pushed many owners toward solar floods and battery backup. Estate associations often limit glare and colour temperature, and every fixed mains circuit needs a registered electrician's Certificate of Compliance.

Solar wall lights and solar path lights glowing outside a South African house at dusk with small panels visible
Solar wall lights and solar path lights glowing outside a South African house at dusk with small panels visible

Typical solar lights requests in the area come from:

  • Homes: solar wall lights at the doors, path lights and a sensor flood light on the driveway
  • Estates and complexes: solar lights on perimeter walls, guard houses and paths, keeping estates lit in load-shedding
  • Shops and offices: solar lights for parking, signage and perimeter security that ignore load-shedding
  • Industrial sites: solar flood lights on yards, fences and remote gates without trenching
  • Municipalities, schools and clubs: solar street and park lights for informal settlements, taxi ranks and parks
  • Lodges, guesthouses and venues: solar path and garden lights for lodge walkways and off-grid bush camps
  • Farms and smallholdings: solar flood and pole lights on sheds, kraals, gates and long farm roads

Choosing fittings for Gauteng

The main thing that wears out outdoor lights in Gauteng is summer lightning and hail, so ask for surge-protected drivers, IK08 polycarbonate, IP65. A cheaper fitting that fails after one season costs more than a good one once the electrician's call-out is added.

Solar Lights usually come at IP65 to IP66, with 3000 K to 6000 K. Panel and battery, LiFePO4 or Li-ion.

What to include in your request

  • Say what you want to light and how big the area is
  • Note how much direct sun the spot gets
  • Choose constant light or motion sensor mode
  • Ask for battery type, capacity and panel watts
  • Ask about warranty and replacement batteries

The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.

Service area: Gauteng and surrounds

Suppliers and electricians on our network work throughout Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng, West Rand, Midrand, Centurion. For smaller towns and farms, ask about call-out or travel charges and delivery times for fittings that are not kept in stock.

Frequently asked questions

What does solar lights cost in Gauteng?
It depends on the fittings and their quality, how many you need, the length of cable and any trenching, and whether you want supply only or installation too. As a rough guide: Roughly R50 to R5,000 per light depending on size and battery. Send your request and a solar lighting supplier serving Gauteng will quote you.
Do I need an electrician in Gauteng?
For new fixed wiring, yes. Outdoor lights wired into your home's supply must be installed by a registered electrician, who issues a Certificate of Compliance (CoC). Solar and plug-in lights don't need one. We can pass your request to electricians in Gauteng.
Do solar lights work well in Gauteng?
Gauteng averages about 5.5 peak sun hours a day over the year, dropping to roughly 4.0 on short winter days. Choose a panel and battery sized for winter, and keep panels clear of shade. See solar lights in Gauteng.
Do you sell or install lights yourselves?
No. We don't sell, install or repair anything. We pass your request to independent suppliers and electricians, who quote you directly. Describe the job and the property so the quotes are easy to compare.

More outdoor lighting in Gauteng

Walls & entrancesWall lights, bulkheads, lanterns and patio lighting

Garden & landscapeGarden lights, spotlights, bollards, poles, strings, strips and pools

Solar lightingOff-grid lights that keep working through load-shedding

Security & areaFlood lights, sensor lights, street lights and sports fields

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