About Solar Harare: Meet Craig Riley, the Person Behind It
Craig started Solar Harare because he saw too many Harare homeowners paying too much for poorly installed systems with no after-sales support. He decided to do it differently.
Get a Quote from CraigWhy Craig Started Solar Harare
The solar industry in Harare has a problem. Too many companies quote high, install fast, and disappear. Homeowners pay thousands of dollars for systems they do not fully understand, installed by people they will never see again. When something goes wrong three months later, the phone number does not work.
Craig saw this happening repeatedly. Friends, neighbours, people in his community paying $4,000 or $5,000 for systems that should have cost $3,000. Getting equipment that was not suited to their property. Getting installations that cut corners on wiring and earthing. Then getting no support when the inverter threw an error code six weeks later.
He decided to build a solar business that operates the way he would want a company to treat him if he were the customer. Clear pricing. Honest advice. Quality work. And a phone that gets answered after the job is done.
Craig is not the technician on the roof. But he surveys every property, signs off on every system design, reviews every quote, and is the person you call if anything goes wrong. His name is on the business because he stands behind the work.
Four Commitments Craig Makes to Every Client
A Written Quote Before Any Work Starts
Every component listed individually. Panel brand, inverter model, battery type, wiring specifications, mounting hardware. The price in the quote is the price you pay. No verbal estimates. No surprise add-ons. You see exactly what you are getting and exactly what it costs before you agree to anything.
Equipment Selected for Performance, Not Margin
Craig selects equipment based on proven reliability in Harare conditions, availability of parts and support in Zimbabwe, and genuine value for money. He does not push whatever brand pays the highest commission. If a $200 inverter does the same job as a $350 one, he will tell you.
Work Done to ZERA-Compliant Standards
Every installation follows the wiring, earthing, safety, and workmanship standards that ZERA requires. Proper cable sizing, DC isolation, surge protection, and earth bonding on every job. No shortcuts on safety.
A Phone Call Answered After the Job Is Done
This is the commitment most solar companies in Harare cannot make. Craig answers his phone after the installation is complete. If your inverter shows an error code at 7pm on a Wednesday, you call Craig. Not a call centre. Not a voicemail. Craig.
ZERA Registration Status
Solar Harare is working towards ZERA registration. All our installations are performed to ZERA-compliant standards.
We are transparent about this because trust is built on honesty, not on vague claims. Some solar companies in Harare imply registration they do not hold. We will not do that. Every installation follows the proper wiring codes, earthing standards, and safety requirements that ZERA mandates, regardless of the registration status of the installer. When ZERA registration is complete, this page will be updated.
Why We Use the Brands We Do
Solar Harare sources equipment from Deye, Growatt, Sunsynk (inverters), Jinko Solar, Canadian Solar, JA Solar (panels), and Pylontech (LiFePO4 batteries), along with quality gel and lead-acid options where budget requires it.
These brands are selected for three reasons. First, they are proven in the Southern African climate, including Harare's heat, dust, and seasonal rain. Second, they are available through established distribution channels in Zimbabwe, meaning parts and warranty support are accessible. Third, they offer genuine value: the best balance of performance, reliability, and price.
We do not sell one brand exclusively. If availability or pricing changes, we switch to the best available alternative and explain why. You always know what you are getting and why.
Craig's Message to Harare Homeowners
"If you are reading this, you are probably considering solar for your home or business. You have probably already seen prices all over the map, heard promises that sound too good, and wondered who you can actually trust.
Here is what I will tell you. I will not sell you a system you do not need. I will not quote you more than the job is worth. I will not disappear after the installation. Every client gets a written quote, a clean installation, and my phone number.
Solar Harare is not the cheapest company in Harare and it is not trying to be. It is the company that does the job right, at a fair price, and is still here when you need us.
Get in touch. Let me take a look at your property and give you a straight answer."
Craig Riley, Founder, Solar Harare
Areas We Serve Across Harare
Northern Suburbs
- Borrowdale
- Borrowdale Brooke
- Highlands
- Glen Lorne
- Helensvale
- Gunhill
Established Suburbs
- Mount Pleasant
- Chisipite
- Avondale
- Greendale
- Vainona
- Mandara
- Greystone Park
- Arundel
- Newlands
Greater Harare
- Marlborough
- Pomona
- Hatfield
- Eastlea
- Msasa
- Mabelreign
- Waterfalls
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Tell Craig about your property and energy needs. He will respond personally with honest advice and a written quote.
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