About us

About Cherry Pepper Solar

Cherry Pepper Solar is a Pretoria-based renewable energy company specialising in solar, hybrid, and backup power systems for homes and businesses across South Africa.

We design, install, and maintain custom solar solutions that lower energy costs, improve reliability, and deliver long-term value. Every system is engineered for performance using trusted equipment and smart technology suited to local conditions.

Our focus is simple: reliable power, measurable savings, and quality workmanship. From small residential rooftops to large commercial plants, we’re helping South Africans build a cleaner, more sustainable future — one system at a time.

About us

Meet our team

At Cherry Pepper Solar, our strength lies in the people behind every project.
Our team combines engineering expertise, hands-on installation experience, and a shared passion for renewable energy to deliver reliable, high-performance solar systems across South Africa.

Our Qualifications

Electrical Conformance Board (ECB)

As a listed electrician or contractor with the ECB you can be assured that we are at the forefront of the electrical sector, working closely with The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and other industry bodies. Along with the ECB we promote legally compliant products and services, awareness of electrical safety issues and technical competence through training.

South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA)

At CherryPepper (Pty) Ltd we are qualified as certified (Photovoltaic)PV Green card installers by having successfully completed the relevant SAPVIA exams.

The PV Green Card has been developed to promote safe and high-quality Solar PV installations. The PV Green Card Programme focuses on education, skills development, and training to build installer capacity as well as improve standards development and compliance in line with international best practice.

Green Solar Academy

The Green Solar Academy is associated with the German Solar Energy Society (DGS). The DGS has a large footprint in Africa with multiple academies. The Green Solar Academy aims to equip solar installers through practical and theoretical training.

Our team takes pride in having completed the following courses with The Green Solar Academy:
– Super Solar School
– Commercial Designer and Installer
– Financial Solar Modeling

Working at Heights

Working at heights training is important as our team are often required to complete installs on the rooftops of multiple story buildings. Working at heights training aims to provide learners with the required skills to reduce accidents and be able to perform rescues when working at heights. We strictly require our team to be equipped with harnesses where possible when working at heights. Our team have completed the following courses:
– Basic Fall Arrest Operator
– Fall Arrest Technician

First Aid

Solar installations often involve working in hazardous environments where accidents are prone to happen. At Aris Energy we value the health and safety of our team and therefore have sent our team members to complete both Level 1 and Level 2 first aid training in order to offer the best support to injured team members in case of an emergency.