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Solar Lights in Pretoria

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Solar Lights at a guesthouse in Pretoria at dusk
Colour temperature
3000 K to 6000 K
Weather rating
IP65 to IP66
Sun hours in Pretoria
5.6 a day on average
Local wear
Summer hail and dry-season frost
Ask for
Toughened glass, surge arrestor, IP65

Looking for solar lights in Pretoria? OutdoorLighting.co.za puts homeowners, estates, farms and businesses in Pretoria in touch with a solar lighting supplier who works in Pretoria and nearby areas of Gauteng. Describe the job or list the fittings and you receive a quote directly, free and with no obligation.

Solar Lights for Pretoria properties

Looking for solar lights in Pretoria? Independent suppliers and installers serving Pretoria 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 Pretoria

Pretoria's outdoor lighting market covers leafy older suburbs such as Waterkloof, Brooklyn and Menlo Park, embassy residences, large security estates in the east around Silver Lakes and Mooikloof, and smallholdings in the north and east. Government buildings and the Rosslyn automotive area add commercial and industrial demand. Summer storms over the Magaliesberg bring lightning and hail, while dry winters bring frost and dust. Many residents add perimeter floods and motion sensors along walls, and solar fittings have become popular through load-shedding. Tshwane streetlight failures are common, so some neighbourhoods fund their own. Estate rules on light spill apply, and mains circuits need a CoC.

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
  • Farms and smallholdings: solar flood and pole lights on sheds, kraals, gates and long farm roads
  • Shops and offices: solar lights for parking, signage and perimeter security that ignore load-shedding
  • Municipalities, schools and clubs: solar street and park lights for informal settlements, taxi ranks and parks
  • Industrial sites: solar flood lights on yards, fences and remote gates without trenching
  • Lodges, guesthouses and venues: solar path and garden lights for lodge walkways and off-grid bush camps

Choosing fittings for Pretoria

In Pretoria, summer hail and dry-season frost is what shortens the life of outdoor fittings. Ask each supplier to quote toughened glass, surge arrestor, IP65, and compare the warranty on the LED driver, not only on the housing.

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: Pretoria and surrounds

Suppliers and electricians on our network work in Pretoria and surrounding areas, including Centurion, Hatfield, Waterkloof, Montana, Silver Lakes, Mooikloof, Akasia. Give the suburb so the quote can include travel, and say whether there is an existing outdoor circuit or the cable has to be run from the DB board.

Frequently asked questions

What does solar lights cost in Pretoria?
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 Pretoria will quote you.
Do I need an electrician in Pretoria?
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 Pretoria.
Do solar lights work well in Pretoria?
Pretoria averages about 5.6 peak sun hours a day over the year, dropping to roughly 4.1 on short winter days. Choose a panel and battery sized for winter, and keep panels clear of shade. See solar lights in Pretoria.
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 Pretoria

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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