Feasibility Studies
Solar Feasibility Studies for C&I Projects in South Africa
Before you invest in solar, you need an objective answer to one question: is this project actually worth it? SOLINK's solar feasibility study gives you that answer — independently, without any installer bias.
Why it matters
Why a feasibility study is non-negotiable
Most solar projects that underperform or overspend were never properly assessed before procurement began. A rigorous feasibility study identifies the risks, models the real returns, and ensures the system you procure is sized correctly for your site and energy profile — not just what a supplier wants to sell you.
What's included
Every variable that affects viability
Site & Energy Assessment
We analyse your energy consumption profile, NMD, tariff structure and site constraints — identifying the optimal system size and technology mix for your specific situation.
Solar Yield Modelling
Using industry-standard modelling tools, we calculate your expected annual energy generation, performance ratio and system efficiency — giving you realistic, independently validated output projections.
Financial Modelling & ROI
Full financial case — all-in project cost, annual savings, payback period, IRR and NPV. We also compare funding options: self-funded, lease agreement and solar PPA structures.
Risk & Permitting Review
We identify and document technical, regulatory and financial risks before they become costly problems — including embedded generation licensing and municipal grid requirements.
Independence matters
Why an independent feasibility study matters
When a solar installer conducts a feasibility study, they have a financial interest in the outcome. SOLINK has none. Our feasibility studies are prepared by independent engineers with no commercial relationship to any installer or equipment supplier — which means the numbers you receive are accurate, not optimistic.
Explore further
Where feasibility leads next
A completed feasibility study feeds directly into procurement and contracting — and the numbers differ by sector.
-
Solar EPC procurement & tender management
Pre-qualified bidders, a technology-agnostic RFP and like-for-like bid evaluation.
-
Project contracting & contract management
Client-beneficial solar contracts, design reviews and mobilisation planning.
-
Commercial battery energy storage (BESS)
Demand-charge reduction, self-consumption and resilience, sized to your load profile.
-
Solar & BESS for warehousing and logistics
Large roof areas, daytime load and distribution centres running on tight energy budgets.
-
Renewable energy for manufacturing
Multi-shift plants cutting energy cost, demand charges and load-shedding exposure.
-
Solar & wheeled energy for agriculture
Farms, packhouses and agri-processing plants, from irrigation solar to wheeled PPAs.
Start your solar feasibility study today
Use SOLINK Core to begin online at your own pace, or talk directly to our engineering team.