13 Years. 859 Installations. No Residential Shortcuts.
South Africa’s load shedding crisis didn’t start in 2019. BFO Solar has been installing commercial and industrial solar systems since 2011 — before panels were household names, before Eskom’s crisis peaked, and before most of our competitors existed.
We started with one principle: commercial and industrial loads require commercial-grade engineering. Not residential systems with bigger numbers. Not estimates. Systems designed for your actual demand profile, your actual load cycles, and your actual business continuity requirements.
The Track Record
- 859+ systems installed across South Africa
- 13+ years in business — since 2011
- 4.9★ Google rating from verified clients
- 73,497+ batteries sold and installed
- 2 shop locations — Potchefstroom (head office) and Klerksdorp
- COC compliance included on every installation
Why BFO Solar Is Different
We started in commercial, and stayed there.
Most solar installers learned on residential projects and scaled up. BFO Solar started in commercial and industrial installations and never left. The difference shows in how we size a system, how we engineer battery storage, and how we handle compliance from day one.
Battery storage is designed in — not sold on at the end.
We size your battery storage against your actual demand profile: compressor cycling, shift patterns, peak demand periods. Getting this wrong doesn’t just waste money. It means your system runs out of power when your operation needs it most.
COC compliance is standard. Not an upsell. Not optional.
Every BFO Solar installation leaves with a Certificate of Compliance. This matters for your insurance, building compliance, and the long-term value of your installation. .
We don’t install and disappear.
Post-installation monitoring is included on every system. If your system underperforms, we see it before you do.
Our Founder
Chris founded BFO in Potchefstroom in 2011. What began as a commercial solar installation company in the North West has grown into a national operation — 859+ systems across farming, cold storage, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, and education throughout South Africa.
registered installer. 13+ years SA commercial solar experience.
Who We’ve Installed For
In 13+ years, BFO Solar has engineered and installed systems for:
- Cold storage and refrigeration facilities — 24/7 loads, zero interruption tolerance
- Chicken farms and poultry operations — ventilation, feeding, and heat management
- Dairy and milking operations — compressor-critical loads
- Industrial laundries — high demand-charge accounts
- Hotels, lodges, and hospitality businesses
- Office parks and commercial properties
- Schools and universities
- Food and beverage processing plants
Our Locations
Potchefstroom — Head Office
384 MC Roode Street, Potchefstroom
071 195 6343 | [email protected]
Klerksdorp
01 Chris Hani Road, Irenepark, Klerksdorp, 2571
071 195 6343
Get a Commercial Solar Assessment
Been getting solar quotes that feel generic, or not sure the sizing accounts for your actual commercial load? We’ll send an engineer, not a sales rep. Tell us your monthly electricity bill and we’ll show you what the numbers actually look like.
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