Union Power Energy: Partners with the Sun

I'm always on the lookout for reputable solar companies.

Reputation is a big thing in this industry so I reached out to one of my solar industry partners and she pointed me in the direction of Union Power Energy.

I checked out their credentials, Google reviews, Facebook reviews, you name it. Let's say it was a DEEP DIVE into the world of Union Power, and I am well and truly impressed.

They come with a lot of deep and hard-won experience.

Join me as we explore one of the Sun's Partners.

About Union Power Energy

A quick look at the numbers:

• 15 years of industry experience
• 27+ staff members
• 4 Johannesburg-based solar installation teams
• 1 solar panel cleaning team
• 4 solar installations at schools
• 52 large commercial installations
• 1,500+ residential solar installations

Those are some pretty impressive stats!

Union Power Energy is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company implementing turnkey electrical, engineering and power projects in Africa.

Key facts you should know about Union Power Energy

• Approved Renewable Energy Installer for the major banks in South Africa

• Only supply and install Tier 1 solar products

• Has been installing solar for South African schools for more than 8 years

• Offers flexible finance options including Capex, Rental/Lease and Power Purchase Agreement PPA

• PVGreenCard Certified Installer

Union Power Energy was founded in 2008 and in the past 15+ years have powered up homes, businesses and schools.

Their mission:

Our mission at Union Power Energy is to assist you intaking your power back, through competitively priced world class backup systems which will protect you from ongoing load shedding frustrations, while saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.

Overview of Union Power Energy:

• 15 years experience
• PV Green Card certified solar installer
• They offer full turn-key solutions for residential and commercial sites
• Comprehensive maintenance offered, including solar panel cleaning
• National footprint
• Tailo-made solutions to meet your unique needs
• 1,000s of satisfied clients across South Africa
• Approved installer partnering with the leading banks: FNB, Wesbank, ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Investec

What are the benefits of solar, according to Union Power Energy?

• Take your power back from the utility monopolies
• SAVE up to 70% on your electricity bills
• Increased property value
• Avoid all the frustrations associated with constant load shedding
• A sustainable, long term and environmentally friendly solution - reduce your carbon footprint
• Union Power Optimise - an A.I based solution that optimises your load shedding protection and maximises your solar investment

What are the core services offered by Union Power Energy?

Site inspections:

Union Power Energy will do a comprehensive investigation and site inspection to ensure the solar installation meets your specific needs.

Solar PV design:

Your system is designed using certified solar design software that includes 3D modeling, shading prediction and yield assessments.

Project management:

Your solar installation project is carefully managed to ensure quality standards are enforced and installations are completed on time.

Talented teams:

Multiple teams of highly trained solar installers look after client needs, to ensure consistenty and excellence in service delivery.

Certificate of Compliance:

The COC is issued on completion of all solar installations.

Full support teams:

A team of admin adn technical staff are on call to address any queries.

Investment:

Union Power Energy is focused on ensuring clients save money while reducing their carbon footprint.

Solar panel cleaning

Never underestimate the importance of cleaning your solar panels:

• Dirty solar panels can lose up to 20% of their solar production
• Rain doesn't properly clean your solar panels
• Union Power Energy offers specialised and professional solar panel cleaning

Commercial Solar Installations

Union Power Energy offers:

• Grid-tied solutions
• Fully online monitoring systems
• Full SLA
• Flexible finance options
• Rental/lease options and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

Some of Union Power Energy's commercial clients include ASTRAL Foods, ONE Insurance, Super Group, Northcliff Primary School, Bryanston Primary School, Victoria Engineer Works, Whitfields Property Management and ENGEN.

Residential Solar Installations

Union Power Energy residential solar installations include:

• Blandford Ridge Estate
• Eagle Canyon Estate
• Waterford Estate
• Cedar Lakes Estate
• Meyersdal Eco Estate
• Serengeti Golf Estate
• Neighbourhood Estate Linksfield
• Santa Barbara Estate

Overall, that's an impressive client list and an impressive portfolio of work achieved by the Union Power Energy team, in my opinion!

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