A solution built to simplify your energy future
Electricity keeps getting more expensive. Reliable supply remains an issue. It shouldn’t be this way, not while the sun is still free.
Find your system
Complete our 3-minute Electricity Optimiser to find the perfect system for you
Zero upfront capital, with savings* from your first month
Full maintenance included, so the system is our risk, not yours
Backup power for everyday outages, and for if load shedding returns
Fully-vetted hardware providers and installers, backed by 17 years of electricity expertise
Discover our energy philosophy
Prepaid24 Energy puts solar and backup power on your property for zero capital; just one simple monthly subscription. You pay 15%-20% less for electricity from day one, and never have to worry about any outages or maintenance.
Residential
Smart, reliable energy for your home, townhouse, or flat.
Business
Scalable energy solutions for small, medium, and large businesses.
Prepaid24 Energy puts solar and backup power on your property for zero capital; just one simple monthly subscription. You pay 15%-20% less for electricity from day one, and never have to worry about any outages or maintenance.
Residential
Smart, reliable energy for your home, townhouse, or flat.
Business
Scalable energy solutions for small, medium, and large businesses.
Complete our 3-minute Electricity Optimiser to find the perfect system for you
Zero upfront capital, with savings* from your first month
Full maintenance included, so the system is our risk, not yours
Backup power for everyday outages, and for if load shedding returns
Fully-vetted hardware providers and installers, backed by 17 years of electricity expertise
Discover our energy philosophy
Electricity costs in South Africa keep rising, while choosing the right energy solution has become increasingly complicated. Many people want more control and lower costs but don’t want the risk, guesswork, or technical burden that often comes with solar and backup systems.
Prepaid24 Energy exists to remove that friction. By combining the trusted digital experience of Prepaid24 with the renewable-energy expertise of our partners, we make smarter energy accessible and easy to adopt.
We guide you to the right setup, manage the process end to end, and help you start saving from Day 1, without forcing you into oversized systems or unnecessary upgrades. You get clear advice, reliable solutions, and an energy setup designed to protect both your power and your pocket.
Our energy philosophy
Energy decisions shouldn’t feel overwhelming or risky.
We have spent 17 years making electricity purchases simpler and more efficient for South Africans. Solar ties directly into our philosophy: find the option that saves people the most and carries the least risk.
Rest assured, we've done the due diligence. We compared every way to get solar: buying it outright, financing it to own, and then renting it. We vetted hardware suppliers and installers to make sure that, when we do offer something to South African electricity users, we’ve partnered with the best in the market.
In a generation where we know almost everything “as a Service,” we believe this is true in solar as well, through a rental approach. It takes the capital, the maintenance and the guesswork off your plate, and turns a major purchase into a simple monthly subscription.
What we give you:
The most affordable route into solar. Zero capital upfront, and energy savings from month one.
A right-sized system. We will never oversell you capacity you won't use.
The best people in the market. Accredited systems, vetted installers, and a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) on every installation.
Full maintenance, included. If something fails, it is our problem to fix, not yours.
Real energy security. Backup for everyday outages, and cover if load shedding ever returns.
Three ways to get solar, compared
There are three ways to put solar on your roof, and each has real advantages. We would rather show you the honest comparison than sell you a story.
Buy outright
COST
Upfront capital
Significant. You pay for the full system before it earns you a cent.
Monthly cost
None, but your capital is sunk into the system.
Maintenance and repairs
Yours, for the life of the system.
Warranties and compliance
You manage the claims and the paperwork.
OWNERSHIP AND RISK
Ownership and asset value
You own the asset from day one, and it can add value to your property.
Risk if something breaks in year three
Yours.
Keeping up with technology
You are committed to today's hardware.
Flexibility
Flexibility
Selling or scrapping the system is up to you.
Protection from outages and load shedding
Yes.
Best for
Owners with capital who want the asset and the property value.
Rent-to-own
COST
Upfront capital
Lower, but you commit to a deposit and a finance agreement.
Monthly cost
Fixed repayments until the system is paid off.
Maintenance and repairs
Typically yours, during and after the term.
Warranties and compliance
You manage the claims and the paperwork.
OWNERSHIP AND RISK
Ownership and asset value
You own the asset at the end of the term.
Risk if something breaks in year three
Mostly yours.
Keeping up with technology
You are committed for the finance term.
Flexibility
Flexibility
Fixed finance term.
Protection from outages and load shedding
Yes.
Best for
Buyers set on ownership without the full upfront outlay.
Rental with Prepaid24 Energy
COST
Upfront capital
None. R0 to get started.
Monthly cost
One predictable monthly subscription.
Maintenance and repairs
Included. Your system is monitored, maintained and repaired for you.
Warranties and compliance
Managed for you, with a Certificate of Compliance on every installation.
OWNERSHIP AND RISK
Ownership and asset value
You never own the asset, so it never adds long term capital value to your property
Risk if something breaks in year three
Ours. Repairs and replacements are our problem, not yours.
Keeping up with technology
Upgrade as your needs change.
Flexibility
Flexibility
Month-to-month subscription.
Protection from outages and load shedding
Yes.
Best for
Most homes and businesses: maximum saving, minimum risk.
An honest note: If you have the capital, if growing your property's value is the top priority, and if you’re willing to take on the maintenance responsibility and cost, buying outright is a legitimate choice, and the table shows why. For everyone else, rental wins on every measure that matters day to day: no capital, no maintenance burden, no ownership risk, and savings from month one. That is why it is the model we lead with.
Find your systemWhere our accredited installers reach
Local presence matters, because it means someone accountable is near you: to install, to maintain, and to be there years from now when it counts. Our accredited installers already cover a wide footprint across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West, the Vaal and Limpopo, and we're growing as demand grows:
Nelspruit, Pretoria, Johannesburg, the East Rand, Alberton, Hartbeespoort, Brits, Rustenburg, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Meyerton and Polokwane.
If you're outside these areas, ask us. Our footprint is growing steadily.
Here are some frequently asked questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about choosing, installing, and managing your Prepaid24 Energy solution.
Do I need to know what system I want?
No. Our guided process helps you uncover the setup that fits your exact needs.
Will someone contact me after the assessment?
Yes, a Prepaid24 Energy consultant will confirm your details and walk you through your best next steps.
Can I upgrade or replace an existing system?
Absolutely. Just mention it during your assessment or callback request.
How does maintenance work?
We take care of everything. Prepaid24 Energy fully manages and maintains your solution, ensuring optimal performance.
When do I start saving money on my electricity?
From day one! If you meet the minimum monthly spend requirements, you’ll start saving from the day you switch to Prepaid24 Energy.
How do you choose your partners and installers?
We look for the best in the market, then we verify them. No installer joins our accredited partner list without a decade or more in the electrical trade, full licensing and the ability to issue Certificates of Compliance (CoC), a permanent qualified team, financial stability, a proven base of live installations, and the financial stability to stand behind their work for years to come. The same discipline applies to the hardware: high-grade components, warranties kept intact, and every system sized to your actual needs.
Why rental rather than owning my own system?
For most people, rental is the most affordable and least risky way into solar: no upfront capital, full maintenance included, and no exposure to hardware that fails or dates. If ownership and asset value matter more to you, our comparison of all three models above shows exactly where each one wins.
Can I cancel?
Yes. The rental works as a month-to-month subscription rather than a long-term lock-in, and if your circumstances change, we will help you through it. There is a 3 month notice period however any exit terms are set out clearly in your agreement before you sign, so there are no surprises.
Take the next step toward smarter energy
Whether you're powering a home or a business, we'll guide you to the right solution: the right system, fitted by the right installer, with the least possible risk to you. Simple, clear, and built to save you money from day one.
