Engineering Energy Efficient Hot Water
and Solar Systems Since 1987

Engineering Energy Efficient Hot Water and Solar Systems Since 1987

Solar Heat Exchangers is a South African renewable energy engineering company specialising in energy efficient hot water systems, heat pumps and solar technologies.
Established in 1987, we bring over three decades of technical experience in the design, manufacture and installation of engineered renewable energy solutions.
We operate as a full EPC partner, managing engineering, procurement and construction for residential, commercial and industrial developments nationwide.

Our Engineering Approach

Every project begins with detailed energy analysis.

We assess:

Daily and peak hot water demand
Energy tariffs and operating costs
Redundancy and system resilience
Future expansion requirements

Our systems are designed to maximise efficiency, reliability and long term return on investment.

We focus on measurable performance, not generic installations.

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Our History

Over the past 35 plus years, we have successfully completed projects for leading property groups, hospitality brands and industrial facilities across South Africa.

1987

Solar Heat founded

The start of a long term focus on renewable energy and hot water engineering.

1994

In house large scale solar design

Dedicated solar design and technical support capability introduced.

1995

Sole distributor appointment

Became the sole distributor for Jacques Giordano Industries.

2000s

Leadership growth

Shaun Reiche joined and later became Managing Director.

2008

CEF500 and Eskom rollout

Involvement in solar thermal measurement and verification and national rollout support (to 2015).

2011

Expanded technologies

Commercial projects, heat pumps, hybrid thermal systems, and PV solar added.

2012

Engineering capacity strengthened

Michael Dilley joined as project engineer and technical sales consultant.

2016

In house heat accumulator manufacturing

Manufacturing implemented to improve reliability and quality control.

2019

Director Appointment

Michael Dilley became a director at Solar Heat.

2021

Full in-house implementation of Revit and designs

Offering hot water and PV solar designs.

2024

Support services offered directly to trade

Design and supply offerings are made available to other professional installers or hot water and PV solar.

2026

Launch of new eco friendly heat pump range

Energy efficient heat pumps for residential, pool, commercial, and industrial segments.

2027

40-year-old celebration

Our Commitment

Quality and Reliability

We use proven technology and engineered system design to ensure long term operational performance

Innovation

We continuously adapt as renewable energy technology evolves.

Customer Focus

We deliver tailored engineering solutions designed around each client’s specific operational requirements

What Sets Solar Heat Apart

Engineering First

We design systems around data and real consumption patterns.
In House Heat Accumulator Manufacturing
We manufacture high quality heat accumulators to ensure performance, durability and reliability

Full EPC Capability

We manage engineering, procurement and construction under one coordinated structure.

Technical Experience

Our team has delivered projects ranging from multi residential developments to high demand commercial hotels and industrial facilities.