Bulk buy solar panels, inverters, and batteries at wholesale pallet prices and cut your overall solar project cost against rising Eskom tariffs. Each pallet ships fast from Solar Panel Energy’s nationwide warehouses, with collection available in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Additionally, this bulk buy option suits installers, developers, and businesses across South Africa needing volume stock at competitive rates.
Warranty Policy
This warranty policy explains how long each Solar Panel Energy product is covered and how to claim. It applies to homeowners, businesses, farms, installers and developers who buy inverters, batteries, panels or air conditioners. As an authorised Deye and Luxpower supplier, we stock both brands through official South African channels. Orders ship nationwide in 2 to 5 working days from 7 warehouses across South Africa.
Cover Periods by Product Type
Manufacturer warranty periods depend on the product and brand.
- Inverters: 1 to 5 years, which includes the hybrid inverter warranty on Deye and Luxpower models.
- Lithium batteries: 5 to 10 years, depending on the brand and model.
- Solar panels: 10 to 12 years against manufacturing defects.
- Solar air conditioners: 1 to 2 years.
- Installation work: a 12-month workmanship warranty on systems our own team installs.
The exact term for each product is confirmed on its product page and on your quote. Deye, the manufacturer of our top-selling inverters, lists each model on the official Deye website.
What Manufacturer Warranty Covers
The manufacturer warranty covers manufacturing defects and faulty parts. Each warranty is issued by the manufacturer or its South African importer, not by Solar Panel Energy. We help you lodge claims with the warranty holder and supply the invoice and serial number they need. If an importer stops trading, its extended warranty may no longer be enforceable. Consumer Protection Act rights, set out below, still apply in that case.
How to Make a Claim
- Report: email sales@solarpanelenergy.co.za or call +27 81 841 7188 with the fault details.
- Attach proof: the original invoice, plus the serial number for any inverter or battery.
- Assessment: the fault is checked against the brand’s warranty terms before any repair.
- Outcome: approved claims are repaired or replaced under the brand’s warranty terms.
Keep the invoice from your EFT, card, cash or PayFast payment, because every product warranty claim needs it.
Exclusions and Installation Rules
The following damage is not covered by any manufacturer or workmanship warranty.
- Third-party installation: incorrect installation or wiring by other installers or the buyer.
- Lightning and surges: damage from lightning strikes or power surges.
- Water and physical damage: flooding, impact or other physical harm.
- Unauthorised repairs: repairs or alterations made without approval.
- Normal wear: gradual ageing that happens with everyday use.
Inverters and lithium batteries must be installed by a registered electrician. That electrician must issue a Certificate of Compliance under SANS 10142-1. Loss, damage, fire or injury caused by another installer’s wiring or alterations is not our responsibility. Claims may be refused where a product was installed without a valid Certificate of Compliance. Full liability terms appear in our website disclaimer page.
Your Rights Under the CPA
Under the Consumer Protection Act, every product carries a 6-month implied warranty of quality. An implied warranty is a legal promise that goods are safe, working and free of defects. Defective goods returned within 6 months can be repaired, replaced or refunded, at your choice. Repaired goods that fail again within 3 months must be replaced or refunded.
Change-of-mind returns follow our refund and returns policy, with a 7-day return period. No clause in this warranty policy limits your Consumer Protection Act rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the warranty cover?
Manufacturing defects and faulty parts are covered for the full term listed on your invoice or quote.
Does lightning damage fall under warranty?
No, lightning and power surge damage is excluded, so a surge protection device is worth fitting at installation.
How long is a lithium battery warranty?
Lithium batteries carry 5 to 10 years of cover, depending on the brand and model you buy.
How does a Deye inverter warranty check work?
Email the serial number and original invoice to sales@solarpanelenergy.co.za to confirm the remaining Deye cover.
Questions About This Warranty Policy
Warranty claims go to sales@solarpanelenergy.co.za or +27 81 841 7188, from 08:00 to 17:00 on weekdays. WhatsApp +27 74 305 2967 also works for photos of the fault. Changes to this warranty policy are posted on this page with a new date.
Use our contact us page to confirm any term in this warranty policy before you buy.
Last Updated: October 2026




