First office in Nigeria
The opening of the first African office in Lagos, as ARCO Solar Nigeria Ltd., laid the foundation of today’s SOLARWORLD.
SOLARWORLD stands for efficient photovoltaic technology, highly reliable deliveries and attractive prices.
We design, plan, procure and ship complete photovoltaic systems as well as single components. Our portfolio covers the whole range of PV technologies, from large commercial projects to power supply for remote rural areas.
More than 35 000 projects over 40 years contributed to our extensive know-how of manufacturers and markets. The decades-long experience, the continuous product testing and quality assurance and the invaluable insights gained from the existing installations give us the edge in delivering PV systems of exceptional efficiency.
Present in Africa since 1984, the current management and part of the team have been active in our Cape Town office since 2008. Our rich knowledge of Africa enables us to successfully navigate even the most complex logistical challenges.
The wide variety and the careful selection of the product ranges in our local inventory and the longstanding partnerships with leading global manufacturers allow us to offer premium products at the best prices, often on very short notice. Additionally, we assist our customers with experienced First Level Support as well as with complex technical enquiries, with the support of the highly proficient technical teams of our international partners.
The use of photovoltaic enables agricultural growth, environmentally friendly energy supply and enhanced comfort and security. It can reduce costs and is a sound business investment in every sphere. No matter what your plans and needs are, high efficiency and reliability are crucial for the long-term success.
The availability and the affordable prices are essential for the planning and implementation at every stage. We offer our expert support for the technical planning and reliable delivery of On- and Off-Grid components and systems.
We support you in designing highly efficient and reliable photovoltaic systems. The optimized compatibility of components and software is of essential importance for the efficiency and operational reliability of the PV system. Area of application, environment and use define the project -specific requirements.
We design optimal solutions and offer consolidated delivery of all essential components from one source.
Our portfolio includes only manufacturers of products with highest guaranteed quality. We have a wide knowledge of the African environment, climate, building methods and existing energy sources.
The design of a system is based on the experience and insights from more than 35 000 projects, performance analysis of the existing installations and continuous and rigorous product and system testing.
We arrange reliable deliveries across the whole African continent, with its heterogeneous mix of countries, borders, infrastructures, languages, and trade and customs regulations.
Our 40 years of experience have allowed us to establish a network of trusted local and international logistics partners, so we can successfully navigate the diverse logistical challenges. At present we offer secure and dependable transport as a standard service. The wide variety of products we offer from our local warehouse allow us to deliver quickly and safely, even on short notice.
We offer Premium Products at Best Prices. The quality of components and a harmonized system design warrant the efficiency and reliability of a solar system.
Our long-term cooperation with leading global manufacturers of pioneering technologies, the procurement volumes and the careful selection of our local stock allow us to offer premium products at attractive prices. This winning combination results in an excellent price – performance ratio.