Registered Electrical Contractor · Durban

Bespoke solar power & expert electrical work, built to last.

Custom-designed solar, battery backup and electrical installations for Durban homes and businesses — engineered for efficiency, fully weatherproof, and backed by genuine manufacturer warranties.

10yrInverter warranties
Tier-1Solar panels only
100%Weatherproof installs
01 What We Do

Complete electrical & solar solutions

Skilled, registered professionals delivering tailored systems with the latest technology and the most efficient equipment available.

Bespoke Solar Solutions

Custom-designed solar systems sized to your power needs and budget, engineered for efficiency and long-term reliability.

  • Sigenergy, Sungrow & Solis inverters — 10-year manufacturer replace-not-repair warranty
  • Fully weatherproof rated — can be installed outside
  • Deye inverters & batteries — 5–10 year manufacturer carry-in warranty

Electrical Repairs & Installations

Registered electrical contracting for homes and businesses — safe, compliant and done right the first time.

  • Fault finding & repairs
  • New installations & rewiring
  • SANS-compliant workmanship
  • We issue valid Certificates of Compliance (CoC)

Battery Backup & Solar Panels

Keep the lights on through load-shedding with high-capacity lithium storage and Tier-1 solar panels.

  • Aiko 510W & JA 550W Tier-1 panels
  • Scalable lithium battery banks
  • Fully weatherproof, outdoor-rated

Prepaid Meter Installation

Recharger prepaid meter supply and installation — ideal for rentals, tenants and sub-metering.

  • Recharger prepaid meters
  • Single & three-phase
  • Sub-metering for tenants
02 Our Work

Recent installations

Real systems we've designed and installed for clients across Durban — every job photographed on site.

Commercial rooftop solar panel installation with a Durban skyline backdrop
Solar Panels

Commercial Rooftop Solar

Sigenergy hybrid inverter and battery system installed in Durban
Hybrid System

Sigenergy Inverter & Battery

Coastal bar interior with woven pendant lighting installed by Open Circuit
Lighting

Coastal Bar & Pendant Lighting

Deye hybrid inverter with a stack of Deye lithium batteries
Battery Backup

Deye Inverter & Battery Stack

Residential rooftop solar panels on a tiled roof in Durban
Solar Panels

Residential Rooftop Solar

Designer kitchen with sculptural pendant lighting installed by Open Circuit
Lighting

Designer Kitchen Lighting

Retail clothing store with track and feature lighting installed in Durban
Lighting

Retail Store Lighting

Deye inverter, battery and change-over DB backup system on a wall
Battery Backup

Deye Backup System

Bundu Power silent standby generator installed in Durban
Generators

Standby Generator Installation

Recharger three-phase prepaid electricity meter installation in Durban
Prepaid Meter

Recharger Prepaid Meter

Office reception desk with timber cladding and track lighting in Durban
Lighting

Office & Reception Lighting

Kitchen cabinetry with integrated lighting installed in a Durban home
Lighting

Kitchen Cabinetry Lighting

Rooftop solar panel installation on a tiled roof in Durban
Solar Panels

Rooftop Solar Installation

Diesel standby generator installation by Open Circuit in Durban
Generators

Diesel Generator Installation

Gas hob and oven appliance connection in a Durban kitchen
Electrical

Gas & Appliance Connection

Tier-1 solar panels on a tiled roof overlooking the Durban coastline
Solar Panels

Tier-1 Coastal Solar

Hybrid solar inverter with three wall-mounted lithium batteries in Durban
Hybrid System

Hybrid Inverter & Battery

Sungrow stacked lithium battery backup storage system
Battery Backup

Sungrow Battery Stack

DC combiner board with surge protection and tidy, compliant wiring
Electrical

DC Combiner & Surge Protection

Festoon string lighting installed under a timber pergola at dusk
Lighting

Festoon & Pergola Lighting

Illuminated outdoor entertainment area with pool and pergola at dusk in Durban
Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor Entertainment Lighting

03 Why Open Circuit

Quality you can trust, simply done

We're committed to advancing renewable energy with reliable, honest service our clients value.

1

We Listen

We assess your power usage, goals and budget before designing anything.

2

We Design

A bespoke system sized exactly to your needs — no overselling, no guesswork.

3

We Install

Clean, compliant, fully weatherproof workmanship by registered professionals.

4

We Support

Genuine manufacturer warranties and after-sales support you can rely on.

Open Circuit solar panel installers fitting a panel on site in Durban
Up to 10-yr cover Genuine manufacturer warranties
04 About Us

A registered electrical contractor for solar & electrical

Based in Glenwood, Durban, Open Circuit Electrical and Solar is committed to advancing renewable energy technologies and providing reliable services that homes and businesses across the region trust and value.

From bespoke solar design to everyday electrical work, we're dedicated to high-quality solutions that empower you to take control of your energy needs.

  • Registered electrical contractor
  • Bespoke, custom-designed systems
  • Only Tier-1 panels & premium inverters
  • Genuine manufacturer warranties
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What our customers say

Real feedback from homeowners and businesses across Durban.

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05 FAQ

Questions, answered

The things Durban homeowners and businesses ask us most about solar, backup power and electrical work.

Yes. We design bespoke solar and lithium battery-backup systems for homes and businesses across Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, sized to keep your essentials — or your whole home — running through load-shedding.

We install Sigenergy, Sungrow and Solis inverters (with a 10-year replace-not-repair warranty), plus Deye inverters and batteries (5–10 year carry-in warranty), with lithium battery storage scaled to your power needs.

Only Tier-1 panels: Aiko 510W and JA Solar 550W high-efficiency modules for reliable, long-term performance.

Sigenergy, Sungrow and Solis inverters carry a 10-year replace-not-repair manufacturer warranty. Deye inverters and batteries carry 5–10 year carry-in manufacturer warranties — plus genuine manufacturer warranties on panels and batteries.

Yes. We are a registered electrical contractor handling fault finding, repairs, new installations, rewiring and Recharger prepaid meter installs — all compliant and fully weatherproof.

We are based at 135 Lena Ahrens Road, Glenwood, Durban, and serve homes and businesses across Durban and the wider KwaZulu-Natal region.

06 Get In Touch

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Visit us135 Lena Ahrens Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4001
HoursMon–Fri 8:00–17:00 · Sat 8:00–13:00
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