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Distributing solar
since 2011.

Founded in South Africa, active in twelve countries, with a QCTO‑accredited training academy behind every installation.

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MW supplied
1,050+
Countries active
12+
Students and installers trained a year
100+
Years in business
15

About GC Solar

A solar partner built around confidence.

Established in 2011, GC Solar is one of Southern Africa’s leading renewable energy distributors and solution providers. Headquartered in Midrand, Gauteng, the company supplies world-class solar and energy storage products to residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale markets throughout Southern Africa.

With a strong focus on innovation, technical excellence and customer service, GC Solar partners with globally recognised manufacturers to deliver reliable, sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions.

  • Inverters and batteries from the brands GC Solar distributes

    Source

    Premium solar products from trusted global energy brands.

  • GC Solar trainer in the showroom

    Train

    Practical installer training through the GC Solar academy.

  • Installers working on a solar roof

    Support

    Technical guidance before, during and after system installation.

  • GC Solar team outside the Midrand head office

    Scale

    A regional branch network that supports larger energy projects.

Our vision

Empowering a greener Africa.

“Empowering a greener South Africa and Africa, where solar energy changes the way the continent is powered, creating a carbon-neutral future for generations to come.”
  • Greener Africa
  • Solar revolution
  • Carbon neutral

Our mission

Powering the future with scalable renewable energy.

  • Accelerate the transition to reliable, large-scale renewable energy solutions.

  • Deliver utility-scale solar PV systems that power cities, industries and communities.

  • Build resilient energy ecosystems through advanced engineering and strategic partnerships.

Our journey

How GC Solar became a regional solar network.

From a focused equipment distributor to a pan-African renewable energy partner.

  1. 2011

    Foundation & National Partnerships

    GC Solar was established in South Africa, building a strong foundation through national partnerships, including collaboration with Eskom on solar water heating projects, while developing retail and distribution channels.

    The GC Solar team in 2011
  2. 2015

    Strengthening Local Distribution

    Expanded distribution networks through partnerships with local solar water heating manufacturers, improving market reach and strengthening product availability across South Africa.

  3. 2016

    Expanding Across Africa

    Strengthened our presence across the African continent, building strategic relationships with EPC partners and large-scale distributors to support growing demand for solar energy solutions.

  4. 2018

    Entering the Retail Market

    Opened our first retail outlet in Centurion, extending our reach into the consumer market and making solar energy solutions more accessible to end users.

    The GC Solar retail shop in Centurion
  5. 2020

    Infrastructure & Training Development

    Expanded our Southern African distribution network and established an accredited solar training academy, strengthening technical skills development and our regional footprint.

  6. 2021

    Launching the Franchise Model

    Introduced our franchise model to expand our business-to-consumer reach, develop new market opportunities and strengthen our presence across Africa, alongside our EPC solutions offering.

  7. 2022

    Driving Sustainable Growth

    Focused on regional expansion, local economic development and strategic partnerships, while broadening our energy storage offering to support both residential and commercial applications.

  8. 2023

    Advancing Energy Storage Solutions

    Expanded our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) offering, supporting the transition from residential installations to larger commercial applications and strengthening our distribution capabilities.

  9. 2024

    Building Strategic Global Partnerships

    Expanded our commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio through partnerships with leading international renewable energy brands, broadening our technology offering and market capabilities.

  10. 2025

    Distribution Leadership & Industry Presence

    Strengthened our position in the renewable energy sector through key inverter distribution agreements, national roadshows and our third consecutive year participating in Solar & Storage Live Africa.

  11. 2026

    Expanding Accredited Training & Testing Services

    Added accredited services to our Assessment Centre and Trade Test Centre, strengthening our technical training capabilities.

    GC Solar branch building at number 13, with the GC Solar and Sub-Saharan Africa signs

Where we operate

Six branches. Twelve countries.

Stocked in South Africa, distributed across the region. Choose a branch to see where it is and how to reach it.

Training ecosystem

Training infrastructure for quality installations.

GC Solar runs a dedicated training department, sponsors equipment to the Sub-Saharan College of Technology, and holds QCTO, SAPVIA and SPVT accreditations.

  • QCTO accredited
  • SAPVIA training centre
  • SPVT provider
  • merSETA
  • EWSETA
  • QCTO assessment centre
  • Installers in a GC Solar training session

    100+

    Students and installers trained a year

  • Inverter and battery workstations in the training centre

    2

    Training centres, in Midrand and Cape Town

  • Hands-on APsystems product training

    5

    Product certifications: AIKO, APsystems, GoodWe, Pylontech and Victron Energy

  • Trainer presenting to a full class

    2026

    EWSETA and merSETA grant funding secured

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Pan-African footprint

One solar network across multiple regions.

Active in 12 countries with distribution centres, training facilities and partner branches across Southern Africa.

Map of Southern Africa with GC Solar locations in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

  • Midrand

    Gauteng, South Africa

    Head office, warehouse, SAPVIA training centre and QCTO assessment centre

  • Cape Town

    Western Cape, South Africa

    Branch office, warehouse, training centre and QCTO assessment centre

  • Centurion

    Gauteng, South Africa

    Retail branch

  • Lusaka

    Zambia

    Regional branch and PPA project support

  • Harare

    Zimbabwe

    Regional branch and PPA project support

  • Durban

    KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    KwaZulu-Natal branch

  • 12+ countries

    Southern African Development Community

    Stock and partner support from South Africa across the region.

Ready to work together?

Let’s build something that lasts.

Whether you need a single component or a complete utility-scale installation, GC Solar has the products, people and partnerships to make it happen.

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Prefer to talk?Midrand 012 030 1166Cape Town 021 000 2902