About Kawaida Energy
The Off-Grid Solution Providers
Kawaida Energy, a subsidiary of Kawaida Collaborative, is an established marketing and distribution company of high quality and a range of renowned solar products and applications. Founded in 2013, Kawaida Energy is specialised in the supply, installation and service of Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy solutions and applications. Kawaida Energy has established partnerships with major manufacturers and distributors of Solar PV products in Germany.
Our solar technology and Off-Grid photovoltaic business activities mainly focus on two operational streams:
Sales Division of Solar PV Components, Accessories & Kits
The Solar PV Component and Sales Division is responsible for the marketing and distribution of a range of selected high quality solar products, kits and related accessories. This provides a ONE-STOP-SHOP that provides both B-2-B and B-2-C market platforms of a wide range of renowned brands and quality solar PV products and accessories.
Installations Division of Solar PV Systems
The Installation Division of Solar PV Systems is a service division, realising entire projects for Off-Grid electrification including sizing, design and installation of complete photovoltaic systems. Through our experience and readily available expertise we are able to offer customers technical advice on design, engineering, installation of Off-Grid systems for all kinds of applications and post-installation support.
Kawaida Energy with its strategic partners focuses from on off-grid photovoltaic systems, a field in which it has operating expertise and extensive project experience in all sub-sectors by also leveraging on its internationally acclaimed partners in the industry.
Kawaida Energy through its holding company operates in Southern Africa. The company also maintains a regional and global network of associated companies. This international backdrop enables us to know and understand the geological-geographical and cultural conditions which guarantee a projects local success.
Quality through experience and expertise
Reliability and efficiency are of prime importance wherever solar energy is used. This applies firstly to technical components and in particular to the design and installation of Off-Grid systems. Since each and every project results in specific individual conditions, project realisation demands the consideration of various factors which must be implemented appropriately with the correct parts, dimensions and performance data.
We realise projects with the very best and latest technology purchased from renowned component manufacturers with years of production and development experience. And since we can always draw on extensive experience, our systems satisfy the highest requirements.
Extensive experience in the off-grid sector
Extensive experience in the field of international project management
Individual sub-sector specialisation
Leveraging on our success and the global-edge of our partners in the photovoltaic market we are able to provide extensive know-how and cutting-edge solar solutions and products which meet most of our customer needs. We know the subtleties of regional trade which gives us an edge to guarantee the security, reliability and quick deliveries – even to the remotest, poor and underdeveloped locations in the region.
We pride ourselves in high-quality and extremely functional packaging materials coupled with logistical support of:
Comprehensive insurance cover
Hand-picked forwarding agents
Consideration of customs and regional infrastructure conditions
Our range of products contains the latest market innovations
Stable and competitive prices due to exclusive contracts with distributors and manufacturers
Exceptionally quick and reliable order processing and delivery
One-Stop Shop
A Range for every requirement
As providers of Off-Grid solar PV products and systems, we offer a range of components for selected areas from one source.

All high quality market components
Reliability due to internationally certified products
Leading brands and selected manufacturers
Clear and result-oriented solutions for selected sectors
Off-Grid Systems
We are able to offer an entire off-grid solution – from demand analysis and specific composition of components right up to well organized logistics, precise installation and maintenance of the systems. Project management, targeted customer trainings and technical support complete the portfolio.
In order to provide accomplished solutions we believe in maintaining the best and long-term relationships with top manufacturers and suppliers thereby leveraging these relations for the benefit of our customers. In doing so, we ensure our product range is always up-to-date and ready for delivery.
Our offer of solar off-grid systems or applications compromises four areas:
Off-Grid Products
All your needs for your Off-Grid Systems
With the One-Stop-Shop service, Kawaida Energy offers a wide range of high quality products for the Off-Grid market. Orders can be easily placed online or via or in direct contact with our sales team. Due to our experience and expertise we are able to give our customers technical advice in terms of design, engineering and installation of small and medium sized photovoltaic systems.
Through our partnerships and associated companies we are able to provide full off-grid installations according to customer needs – from demand analysis and specific composition of components up to well organised logistics, precise installation and maintenance of systems, project management, targeted customer training and technical support complete the portfolio.
Our products include the following;
Kawaida Energy® offers a range of high efficiency framed, semi-flexible and flexible solar modules or panels. The modules are designed to convert no matter how little of sunlight available into electricity thus offering maximum energy use and bill savings to customers. Before purchasing a solar panel consumers must consider efficiency when assessing a solar panel’s quality of which a rating of 22.5% is considered of high efficiency rating.
Kawaida Energy® offers a range of ready configured Off-Grid solar solutions mainly developed for rural electrification and households. These solar kits are easy to install and designed as “plug and play” which may not require complex technical configuration. The components of these solar kits are tested and supplied by some of our renowned manufacturers/brands which are of high quality, performance and efficiency. A simple solar kit can provide lighting, charge a mobile phone and power a radio while advanced kits can power a TV, refrigerator, fan as well as computer.
Kawaida Energy® offers Grundfos and Shurflo submersible and surface solar pumps. These pumps are designed for most water needs which include the use for agricultural demands such as irrigation, livestock watering, drinking water and pond management. Grundfos and Shurflo products are guaranteed to give a peace of mind to our clients because of their quality, performance and efficiency, and are also covered by product warranty.
Loads include a range of solar powered applications and products such as lighting, cooling fans, fridges/freezers and TVs which Kawaida Energy® offers to its market and customers. Our loads are equally designed for energy efficiency solutions which can save customers electricity costs. Loads are also best suited for Off-Grid solutions especially when applied with a battery because of their low starting current.
The Electronics section comprises a range of high quality and renowned brands of stand-alone inverters, stand-alone inverter/chargers, solar charge controllers (with MPPT), battery chargers, pump inverters, hybrid charge controllers, grid inverters, DC/Ac converters etc. The Electronics section includes brands from Victron, Steca, Studer, and Phocos. Developed for professional duty, Electronic products are designed for optimal efficiency and performance. Our range of Electronics are complaint and manufactured according to industry standards, and are equally suitable for a widest range of applications.
Kawaida Energy® offers a range of AGM, Gel and Flooded batteries best suited to the conditions in our region. This range includes batteries from Sonnenschein, Hoppecke, Phaesun and GNB (Exide). It is very important for customers to know the type and quality of battery especially for battery-based appliances. The battery system ensures the reliability of the Off-Grid or PV-based energy application throughout periods without sunshine. Kawaida Energy offers customer advice with regards to battery lifetime and recycling or disposing which is important to protecting our environment.
This offer from Kawaida Energy® includes a wide range of day-to-day solar products, tools and equipment which are designed for most solar requirements. Our range of solar accessories are mainly used for a number of activities which include installations, assembly, repairs, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects, etc. Accessories are manufactured with high quality standards and designed for maximum durability and in some instances corrosion resistance in all environmental areas.
Customer Service
For your convenience we offer a number of alternatives. You can either place your order via sending the order by filling in the online order form or email to our sales team. You will get an order confirmation including the price of the items as soon as possible.
This is by far the most convenient and fastest way of ordering with us. Our Online Order Form provides you easy access and quicker way to process the order from our back-end and comprehensive product catalogue which is up-to-date and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
You can also submit your order by e-mail. To do so, send an e-mail to sales@kawaida.co.za with a list of required items and quantities. Our sales team will contact you to give you detailed information about prices, delivery timelines and rates.
If you want to submit your order via fax please use our applicable order form. Just download the form as word-document and fill it in. Then send it via fax to +27 866 644 0262.
Kawaida Energy provides the most efficient B-to-B and B-to-C market platform and act as intermediary between distributor and retailer customers. With only one order our customers can get an individual range of products from our renowned brands of PV-Off-Grid component manufacturers from just one source. We provide individual support to our customers by arranging perfectly fitting transport even to remote areas in the region.
Payments can be made via bank transfer. The bank details are given on every relevant document including our offers, order confirmation and pro-forma invoices. For new customers we require prepayment.
We organise parcel service, road cargo and air freight to the desired destination according to the needs and wishes of our customers. Our logitics is supported by years of experience in international trade that guarantees safety, reliability and faster deliveries.