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About Solar O&M

We are the operations and maintenance company behind 14 solar photovoltaic power plants in South Africa. This page covers who we are, how we got here and the standards we work to.

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- WHO WE ARE

​​A local team with a global parent

With over two decades of experience in renewable energy operations and maintenance, GRS O&M is a trusted partner in maximising the performance, reliability and long-term value of utility-scale solar assets.

Our commitment to operational excellence, innovation and sustainability has enabled us to become a leading provider of solar O&M services across multiple continents. In South Africa, Solar O&M has developed strategic partnerships with various counterparties for the operations and maintenance of multiple PV plants, and always takes the technical lead in those partnerships.

129

Projects completed

21

Countries active

+4.9GW

EPC capacity installed

228MWh

Battery storage capacity
Our Services

- A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR OPERATIONS

Our teams, plants and technology

The people and places behind the numbers, from field crews on the array to 24/7 remote monitoring and incident response.
Solar O&M maintenance vehicle on site at a solar PV plant in South Africa
Inverter station equipment at a utility-scale solar PV plant
GRS O&M field technicians inspecting a solar array on site
Solar O&M remote control centre monitoring plant performance around the clock
Solar O&M team carrying out cable trenching work at a solar PV plant
Solar O&M maintenance team with a service vehicle at a solar PV plant

- OUR JOURNEY

From a regional specialist to a global O&M partner

Since our establishment, GRS O&M has grown consistently, expanding from a small regional operation into a globally recognised solar O&M specialist. That growth reflects the confidence investors and asset owners place in our ability to optimise plant performance and ensure operational reliability throughout the lifecycle of solar assets.

2005

Gransolar Group is founded, focused on solar PV engineering, procurement and construction.

2008

Expansion into international markets begins, alongside dedicated Solar O&M services.

2012

GRS establishes its South African operation, building local field teams and a lasting presence.

2005

Gransolar Group is founded, focused on solar PV engineering, procurement and construction.

2008

Expansion into international markets begins, alongside dedicated Solar O&M services.

2012

GRS establishes its South African operation, building local field teams and a lasting presence.

2025

+2.9 GW of capacity under management globally, across 7 countries and 129 completed projects.

2026

South African plants totalling +1 GW, in partnerships where Solar O&M takes the technical lead.

2025

+2.9 GW of capacity under management globally, across 7 countries and 129 completed projects.

2026

South African plants totalling +1 GW, in partnerships where Solar O&M takes the technical lead.

- STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Who we work with in South Africa

Anthem logo, independent power producer and Solar O&M strategic partner in South Africa

One of South Africa’s largest independent power producers. Anthem develops, finances, builds, owns and operates large-scale renewable energy projects, with a portfolio of over 2 GW.

ABC Solar logo, South African solar solutions provider and Solar O&M strategic partner

A proudly South African solar solutions provider with strength in distribution, construction and full supply chain control, backed by ten years of infrastructure delivery.

Everseed logo, natural resource asset developer and Solar O&M strategic partner

With over 20 years of expertise, Everseed specialises in upstream development of natural resource assets across Southern Africa, spanning renewable energy, mining and tech.

- THE COMPANY WE KEEP 

The people, partnerships and standards behind us

Independent power producers and asset owners whose plants we operate and maintain.
Anthem logo, independent power producer and Solar O&M client
Everseed logo, asset owner and Solar O&M client
SolarReserve logo, solar asset owner and Solar O&M client
AE-AMs logo, renewable energy asset owner and Solar O&M client
Mainstream Renewable Power logo, owner of the Damlaagte solar PV plant
EDF Renewables logo, owner of the Mooiplaats and Avondale solar PV plants
ABC Solar logo, South African solar solutions provider and Solar O&M client
Mulilo logo, owner of the Ukuqala solar PV plant

The companies we sit alongside, covering trackers, storage, grid connection and social impact.

Gransolar Group logo, the global solar parent company of Solar O&M
GreenGrid Connect logo, grid connection company within the Gransolar Group
ISE logo, energy storage company within the Gransolar Group
PVH logo, solar tracker and mounting manufacturer within the Gransolar Group
Gransolar Foundation logo, the social impact arm of the Gransolar Group

Independently certified management systems for quality, environment, safety and information security.

ISO 50001 energy management certification badge
ISO 14001 environmental management certification badge
ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certification badge
AENOR certification badge awarded to Gransolar

-HOW WE MEASURE OURSELVES

A higher standard for every site

BE SHAP is the scorecard we run against. Because every site is measured the same way, performance is never a matter of opinion.

BE SHAP is the scorecard we run against. Because every site is measured the same way, performance is never a matter of opinion.

BE SHAP logo, the Budget, Environment, Safety, Health, Availability and Production standards used to measure plant performance

Budget

Operating and maintenance costs tracked against the agreed plan.

Safety

Zero-harm targets covering our crews and every contractor.

Availability

How much of the time your plant is ready and able to produce.

Environment

Environmental compliance and responsible land management on site.

Health

The wellbeing of the people doing the work, on
 every shift.

Production

Energy actually delivered, measured against 
forecast.

-HOW WE MEASURE OURSELVES

A higher standard for every site

BE SHAP is the scorecard we run against. Because every site is measured the same way, performance is never a matter of opinion.

BE SHAP is the scorecard we run against. Because every site is measured the same way, performance is never a matter of opinion.

BE SHAP logo, the Budget, Environment, Safety, Health, Availability and Production standards used to measure plant performance

Budget

Operating and maintenance costs tracked against the agreed plan.

Safety

Zero-harm targets covering our crews and every contractor.

Availability

How much of the time your plant is ready and able to produce.

Environment

Environmental compliance and responsible land management on site.

Health

The wellbeing of the people doing the work, on every shift.

Production

Energy actually delivered, measured against forecast.

You deserve a partner who treats your plant like their own

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