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    Engineered energy solutions that reduce costs, improve uptime, and give your business control over energy performance and long-term spend.

    Trusted by industry leaders

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    AdvTech
    CFW
    Curro
    IPIC Property Group
    KWV
    Meshco
    Rosanna Olives
    The President Hotel
    VasTech
    ML Fruits
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    AdvTech
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    IPIC Property Group
    KWV
    Meshco
    Rosanna Olives
    The President Hotel
    VasTech
    ML Fruits
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    AdvTech
    CFW
    Curro
    IPIC Property Group
    KWV
    Meshco
    Rosanna Olives
    The President Hotel
    VasTech
    ML Fruits
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    Meshco
    Rosanna Olives
    The President Hotel
    VasTech
    ML Fruits

    Energy is becoming a business risk

    Through engineering, financial modelling, and system design, we give businesses control over cost, performance, and reliability.

    Rising energy costs

    Energy prices increasing faster than your margins

    Peak tariff exposure

    High-cost peak periods driving up operational spend

    Unreliable supply

    Outages and instability disrupt operations

    Energy constraints

    Limited supply restricting growth and performance

    We turn energy into a controllable asset

    What this means for your business

    Built to reduce cost, improve reliability, and optimise how your business uses energy.

    Reduce daytime energy costs

    Commercial solar PV systems designed and engineered for maximum business ROI.

    Optimise peak tariffs

    Intelligently charge and discharge battery storage to significantly reduce peak demand and lower your electricity tariff costs.

    Ensure business continuity

    Integrated solar and battery storage systems for optimal energy independence.

    No upfront capital required

    Zero upfront capital options including Cash Back Finance for immediate savings.

    Utilise existing systems

    Acquire and optimise underperforming solar and storage assets.

    Maintain peak performance

    Professional O&M services to ensure peak system performance and longevity.

    Peak Tariff Optimisation

    Reduce costs by avoiding peak-time energy pricing

    Electricity costs fluctuate throughout the day, with peak demand periods driving significantly higher tariffs. Forest integrates battery storage to store energy when it's cheapest and deploy it when costs are highest.

    Avoid peak tariff exposure

    Operate outside high-cost energy windows

    Reduce overall energy spend

    Optimise when and how energy is used

    Maintain operational continuity

    Ensure consistent performance during peak demand

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    Our Solutions

    Structured energy solutions designed for different business requirements.

    Insights

    Data-driven energy analysis and modelling to optimise your commercial energy strategy.

    GridSolar

    Commercial solar PV systems designed and engineered for maximum business ROI.

    GridSolarBoost

    Intelligently charge and discharge battery storage to significantly reduce peak demand and lower your electricity tariff costs.

    HybridMax

    Integrated solar and battery storage systems for optimal energy independence.

    Understand your consumption patterns, tariff exposure, and optimization opportunities

    Choose how you invest in energy

    Built to reduce cost, improve reliability, and optimise how your business uses energy.

    CAPEX

    Full ownership with long-term return

    Finance

    Structured repayment aligned to savings

    PPA

    No upfront cost with immediate savings

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    Recent Projects

    Delivering measurable results across commercial and industrial sectors.

    Hospitality

    The President Hotel

    149 kWp / 1200 kWh BESS

    Hybrid Commercial Solar & Backup Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2025
    PROJECT SPEC149 kWp custom PV roof structure with 1200 kWh SigEnergy BESS
    The President Hotel 1The President Hotel 2The President Hotel 3
    Commercial

    StoneRidge Centrum

    410 kWp Grid Tie

    Commercial Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDPPA Fully Financed
    YEAR2025/2026
    PROJECT SPEC410 kWp PV and 375 kW AC Sungrow Grid Tie
    StoneRidge Centrum 1StoneRidge Centrum 2StoneRidge Centrum 3
    Agriculture

    Groenvlei Farm

    315 kWp / 645 kWh BESS

    Hybrid Commercial Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDPPA and Rental, Fully Financed
    YEAR2023/2024
    PROJECT SPEC315 kWp PV, 500 kW ATESS, 645 kWh IES Lithium Batteries
    Groenvlei Farm 2Groenvlei Farm 3Groenvlei Farm 4
    Manufacturing

    Meshco Blackheath

    933 kWp Grid-tied

    Commercial Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2025
    PROJECT SPEC+-1 MW Solar PV with 7 X 125KW Sungrow Inverters
    Meshco Blackheath 2Meshco Blackheath 3Meshco Blackheath 4
    Manufacturing

    KWV Paarl

    1 388 kWp Grid-tied

    Commercial Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2025/2026
    PROJECT SPEC1 388 kWp Solar PV with 10 x 100 kW Huawei Inverters
    KWV Paarl 1KWV Paarl 2KWV Paarl 3
    Education

    AdvTECH Portfolio

    1637 kWp PV

    Education Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2025/2026
    PROJECT SPEC1637 kWp Solar PV across 9 sites
    AdvTECH Portfolio 1AdvTECH Portfolio 2AdvTECH Portfolio 3
    Commercial

    Bluegum Industrial Park

    135 kWp / 120 kWh

    Commercial Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDPPA and Rental, Fully Financed
    YEAR2026
    PROJECT SPEC135 kWp PV, 110 kW AC and 120 kWh Sigenstack
    Bluegum Industrial Park 1Bluegum Industrial Park 2Bluegum Industrial Park 3
    Manufacturing

    CFW Fans

    400 kWp Grid-tied

    Commercial Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2024
    PROJECT SPEC400 kWp Solar PV with 4 X 125KW Sungrow Inverters
    CFW Fans 2CFW Fans 3CFW Fans 4
    Hospitality

    Kuilsriver Golf Club

    113 kWp / 45 kWh

    GridSolarBoost Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2026
    PROJECT SPEC113 kWp PV with 45 kWh battery and solar canopy structure
    Kuilsriver Golf Club 1Kuilsriver Golf Club 2Kuilsriver Golf Club 3
    Commercial

    Photon 5

    400 kWp / 1600 kWh Hybrid

    Hybrid Solar & Battery Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2024
    PROJECT SPEC400 kWp PV across 4 roofs, 1.6 MWh battery storage
    Photon 5 1Photon 5 2Photon 5 3Photon 5 4
    Agriculture

    Rosanna Olives

    145 kWp / 160 kWh Hybrid

    Hybrid Solar & Backup Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2024
    PROJECT SPEC145.2 kWp PV, 100 kW SigEnergy inverters, 160 kWh SigEnergy BESS
    Rosanna Olives 1Rosanna Olives 2Rosanna Olives 3
    Commercial

    3C Metal Belmet Stikland

    360 kWp Grid-tied

    Commercial Solar Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2023
    PROJECT SPEC360.8 kWp PV with 300 kW SolarEdge Inverters
    3C Metal Belmet Stikland 13C Metal Belmet Stikland 23C Metal Belmet Stikland 3
    Commercial

    E 23 Stellenbosch

    114 kWp / 240 kWh BESS

    Hybrid Solar & Battery Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2024
    PROJECT SPEC114.8 kWp PV, 240 kWh battery storage
    E 23 Stellenbosch 2E 23 Stellenbosch 3E 23 Stellenbosch 4
    Commercial

    CRF Durbanville

    70.4 kWp / 572 kWh BESS

    Hybrid Solar & Battery Installation

    PROJECT TYPECommercial
    FINANCEDCash
    YEAR2024
    PROJECT SPEC70.4 kWp PV, 572 kWh SolarMD lithium battery storage
    CRF Durbanville 2CRF Durbanville 3CRF Durbanville 4CRF Durbanville 5

    Energy solutions built for
    how your industry operates

    From high-demand operations to uptime-critical environments, Forest delivers structured energy solutions tailored to how your business runs.

    Why Forest Energy

    Turnkey Solutions

    We provide end-to-end services, from design and installation to financing and maintenance.

    Expert Team

    Our highly experienced and qualified team brings expertise in engineering, finance, and business development.

    Flexible Financing Options

    Custom solutions allow businesses of all sizes to adopt renewable energy without impacting their cash flow.

    Cutting-Edge Technology

    We incorporate the latest renewable energy technologies to maximise efficiency and performance.

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    Our Network

    Certifications and Compliance

    Forest Energy operates to the highest industry standards. We hold the following certifications and recognitions:

    Department of Labour Installation Electrician Certified

    Department of Labour
Installation Electrician Certified

    Herholdt's Group Premium Partner

    Herholdt's Group Premium Partner

    Sungrow Excellence Awards

    Sungrow Excellence Awards

    Sigenergy Gold Installer Award

    Sigenergy Gold Installer Award

    Herholdt's Cape Town Commercial Project of the Year 2026

    Herholdt's Cape Town Commercial
Project of the Year 2026

    Financing Partners

    Our partnerships enable us to offer structured financing ensuring seamless access without a upfront capital investment.

    Standard BankInvestecFirst National BankNedbank

    Innovation Partners

    Forest Energy collaborates with global technology leaders to deliver high-performance, future-ready energy solutions.

    SungrowHuaweiSigEnergy

    What Our Clients Say

    Feedback from commercial and industrial clients.

    I own a 4 star guesthouse in Blouberg, The Secret Garden. Forest energy installed a solar system for the business that has alleviated the headache of excessive electricity bills and negated the problem of loadshedding. From start to finish, Forest Energy were efficient and the installation went smoothly with minimal disruption to the business. The after sales service is exceptional and I highly recommend their product and service.

    Damon Durant

    The Secret Garden

    Corné and his team from Forest Energy Solutions installed a 36kWp DC grid-tied inverter with 96 X Canadian Solar 375W panels at Malmesbury Wholesale Nursery. They did a detailed study of our electricity usage and we were supplied with a thorough proposal. The installation and commissioning process was neat and professional. We are pleased with the end result and will gladly recommend Forest Energy Solutions.

    Johan Retief

    Malmesbury Wholesale Nursery

    Forest Energy's workmanship and attention to detail is exceptional! They installed a system at our venue and guesthouse where we are free from loadshedding as well as return on investment is excellent. They are always available for any questions/support. from sales, finance and straight through to installation and after-sales is phenomenal! Go Forest!

    Neill Hattingh

    Venue & Guesthouse

    Forest Energy's customer service is unparalleled. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping clients understand and utilize their solar systems effectively. They are evident in their meticulous installation process. Choosing Forest Energy means opting for a cleaner, greener future with a company that truly cares about its customers and the environment. Forest Energy is a top recommendation.

    Maloba Dan

    Top-Notch Service, Outstanding Results. Forest Energy Solutions is the epitome of professionalism and excellence. Their team's friendly approach combined with their expertise in renewable energy solutions made the entire process seamless. From consultation to installation, every interaction was a pleasure. If you're in search of top-tier service and sustainable solutions, look no further than Forest Energy Solutions. They truly deliver beyond expectations!

    Liezel van Ede

    As a sceptic I cannot believe that there still exist companies that leave such an indelible impression in terms of service excellence and professionalism in their quest for perfection, delivering far in excess of expectations. Forest Energy installed 264 solar panels / 100 kW battery inverter system at Rosanna Olive Farm which can best be described as a work of art in terms of neatness and final finishes. Top accolades in terms of management, expertise, and workmanship.

    Nausier Raad

    Rosanna Olive Farm

    Forest Energy Solutions surpassed my biggest expectations with the installation of my solar energy system. From the word Go the owner, Corné Groenewald impressed me with his total commitment, expert knowledge and speedy response in getting a very detailed and price competitive quotation out, answering all my questions and discussing different options suitable to my needs. Corné's highly professional team made the installation process a breeze. This company's after sale service is excellent and I therefore highly recommend them!

    Marius Le Roux

    Take control of your energy strategy

    Let our engineering team design a tailored solution aligned to your operational needs, cost structure, and long-term growth.