The PV GreenCard Programme is an industry led quality assurance, skills development and small business support initiative.
The programme focuses on skills development and training to build installer capacity to improve installation quality standards and compliance in line with local and international best practice.
The PV GreenCardTM is an as-built report issued to the Solar PV system owner by certified PV GreenCard installation companies on the completion of a solar PV installation. The PV GreenCardTM captures equipment, system design and performance information at project completion.
By registering as a certified PV GreenCard installation company and actively participating in the PV GreenCard programme, you contribute to the growth and development of the solar PV industry while gaining valuable benefits for your company and ensuring the delivery of high-quality installations.
By registering as a certified PVGC installation company you become part of the Certified PV GreenCard Installation Company database.
Be eligible to tender for projects that prescribe PV GreenCard Certification as a requirement.
By being part of the PV GreenCard programme, you have access to qualified technicians and other skilled labour.
Enjoy the benefits of industry guidelines, installation checklists and other resources.
By choosing a certified PV GreenCard installation company, you can feel confident that you will receive a high quality, safe and reliable solar PV system. Certified PV GreenCard installers are trained and assessed to ensure your system meets industry best practice.
Welcome to PV GreenCard’s Frequently Asked Questions. Here, we aim to provide you with comprehensive answers to common queries related to PV GreenCard, solar PV installations, and the certification process.
The PV GreenCard Programme is an industry led quality assurance, skills development and small business support initiative. The programme focuses on skills development and training to build installer capacity to improve installation quality standards and compliance in line with local and international best practice.
The PV GreenCard programme operates within the prescribes of the occupational health and safety act (OHSA) and the electrical installation regulations (EIR). All certified PV GreenCard installation companies must be registered electrical contractors, employ a registered installation electrician or master installation electrician as well as an assessed PV GreenCard individual.
All certified PV GreenCard installation companies commit to adhere to national installation standards and regulations as well as industry best practices. Customers can find certified PV GreenCard installation companies on the PV GreenCard website. The installation company database is updated monthly to reflect compliance with the certified PV GreenCard installation company requirements.
The PV GreenCardTM is an as-built report issued to the Solar PV system owner by a certified PV GreenCard installation company on the completion of a solar PV installation. The PV GreenCard captures equipment, system design and performance information at project completion. Only certified PV GreenCard installation companies may issue a PV GreenCard.
The PV GreenCard is issued as a supplementary document to the electrical certificate of compliance (COC). The PV GreenCard is not a substitute for the COC. Only registered installation electricians or master installation electricians may issue a COC for a Solar PV system.
The PV GreenCard is an as-built report issued to the Solar PV system owner by a certified PV GreenCard installation company upon the completion of a solar PV installation. The PV GreenCard is issued digitally via the PV GreenCard web interface.
Clients will receive an email containing a document checklist of documents that must be submitted to the client by the certified PV GreenCard installation company before the PV GreenCard can be issued for the system. The checklist includes installed equipment manuals, the certificate of compliance and system design information. Once the client is satisfied that all the required documents has been submitted, the installation company may issue the PV GreenCard.
Certified PV GreenCard installation companies meet the regulatory requirements in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Electrical Installation Regulations to perform electrical installation works in South Africa, Furthermore certified PV GreenCard Installation companies have the necessary training, skill and competency to design, install and commission solar PV systems that are electrically safe, legal and meet supplier requirements. Only Certified PV GreenCard installation companies can issue the PV GreenCard As-Built report.