November 5, 2025Nov 5 These scammers are evolving and using other company names now, and reviews on their own website: https://gtpowersolutions.co.zaThis is a scam, and they are using Green Tech Power Solutions' details and reviews fraudulently. Do not order anything from them, you will lose all your money
November 5, 2025Nov 5 Author Tell-tale guys, you can't contact anyone at the site. They only accept EFT PaymentsVery Low pricing Can install anywhere in South Africa
November 5, 2025Nov 5 Searching for inverters and panels is so difficult due the abundance of fake websites and them appearing near the top of the Google listings... Stick to well known reputable companies!
November 6, 2025Nov 6 Author The following is the exact same people/ website here is the same product linked on all 3 for exactly the same price and same MO https://sinogy.co.za/product/turner-morris-11-75kva-non-silent-petrol-generator-220v-open-frame-single-phase/https://feidasolarenergy.com/product/turner-morris-11-75kva-non-silent-petrol-generator-220v-open-frame-single-phase/https://voltpower.co.za/products/turner-morris-11-75kva-non-silent-petrol-generator-220v-open-frame-single-phaseThis is also linked to them https://solarpowerafrica.co.za/ https://solarpowerafrica.store/Solar Power Africa is a scam. Sinogy, Feida Solar Energy and Voltpower are all a scam. Please stay away.This website is also linked to them:https://solar-southafrica.co.zahttps://solrsouthafrica.co.zaSolar South Africa please stay away also only EFT Payments.Sun Vault Energy Scamhttps://sunvaultenergy.co.za/product/4-8kwh-dyness-48v-lithium-battery-a48100/They have a new website as well: https://solarxsouthafrica.co.zaSolar x south africa is a scam as well.All For Solar is a scamhttps://allforsolar.comGlo Tech Energy is a scamhttps://www.glotechenergy.co.zaSunflare Energy is a scam https://sunflareenergy.comPro Light Solar is a scam https://prolightsolar.co.zaPower CoCompany is a scam https://power-cocompany.com Edited June 12Jun 12 by KevinH
December 3, 2025Dec 3 Author The following website: solarstrength.store is a Scam if you google Solar Strength it has 40 reviews now it looks like it was actually a legit website however solarstrength.store is not it was registered 4 October 2025 and they are definitely scammers.They list various payments methods but only accept EFT, They list the Johannesburg address that is on google also for the company that was legit but nothing there, the Cape Town address doesn't exist at all and its the same one the scammers used above.Please be careful dealing with this company you will lose all your money. Edited December 3, 2025Dec 3 by KevinH
January 15Jan 15 On 2025/11/06 at 7:01 PM, KevinH said:The following is the exact same people/ website here is the same product linked on all 3 for exactly the same price and same MO https://sinogy.co.za/product/turner-morris-11-75kva-non-silent-petrol-generator-220v-open-frame-single-phase/https://feidasolarenergy.com/product/turner-morris-11-75kva-non-silent-petrol-generator-220v-open-frame-single-phase/https://voltpower.co.za/products/turner-morris-11-75kva-non-silent-petrol-generator-220v-open-frame-single-phaseSinogy, Feida Solar Energy and Voltpower are all a scam. Please stay away.This website is also linked to them:https://solar-southafrica.co.zahttps://solrsouthafrica.co.zaSolar South Africa please stay away also only EFT Payments.They have a new website as well: https://solarxsouthafrica.co.zaSolar x south africa is a scam as well.Sadly a Sinogy victim here.Reporting is very hard on google where they are active. On facebook at least people indicate Sinogy is a scam but on google they seemed ok, same as instagram. Am not on facebook, only checked after the guy went silent. However guys, please file a police case each time otherwise the guy keeps getting on. I see some comments on this forum that Sinogy installed for them but I suspect those guys are accomplices. They have also suddenly started selling EV chargers, same page and all.
January 15Jan 15 Stick with reputable known good suppliers.https://powerforum-store.co.zahttps://www.diygeek.co.za My 2x Narada batteries and and 1st growatt spf5000es and Sunsynk 5k inverter came from DIYGEEK running more than 5 years now with zero issueshttps://segensolar.co.za Need an installer account to buy, some bargains but mostly a bit priceyhttps://www.solarwaysuppliers.co.za I buy my panels and mounting systems from them, best prices online open to publichttps://acdc.co.za Expensive, but can go there in emergency if desperate for something.https://www.liteglo.co.za Electrical supplies online - nationwide delivery quick and their prices are really good, they based in JHB and I am in Cpt often get supplies from them cheaper than suppliers in cape town even after adding their courier fees.
January 15Jan 15 27 minutes ago, WannabeSolarSparky said:Stick with reputable known good suppliers.Hahaha, easier said than done sometimes. That month, not one of my regulars had stock of that model. I was even phoning around the area and there was no eta for stock.
February 14Feb 14 Author On 2026/01/15 at 1:47 PM, Paul.Chari said:Sadly a Sinogy victim here.Reporting is very hard on google where they are active. On facebook at least people indicate Sinogy is a scam but on google they seemed ok, same as instagram. Am not on facebook, only checked after the guy went silent. However guys, please file a police case each time otherwise the guy keeps getting on. I see some comments on this forum that Sinogy installed for them but I suspect those guys are accomplices. They have also suddenly started selling EV chargers, same page and all.Hi PaulThe person behind this is Bradley Mbifi, various of these scam sites are linked to him, and cases have been opened. I would recommend you do this as well.
February 16Feb 16 Anyone know if Solar Energy 101 in Hermanus is legit? Price seems too good to be true. Edited February 16Feb 16 by dax021
February 17Feb 17 8 hours ago, dax021 said:Anyone know if Solar Energy 101 in Hermanus is legit? Price seems too good to be true.Just EFT as payment also no contact number.Prices are way too good
February 17Feb 17 On 2026/02/14 at 8:23 PM, KevinH said:Hi PaulThe person behind this is Bradley Mbifi, various of these scam sites are linked to him, and cases have been opened. I would recommend you do this as well.Thank you KevinI do have an open case. The guys are struggling to track him down, which I suppose is based on the MO. I am extremely patient however, that same investment that was lost was prepared over a long period of time. I do not know what the final outcome is going to be for the investigation but, the projects must go on!
February 17Feb 17 Author 13 hours ago, dax021 said:Anyone know if Solar Energy 101 in Hermanus is legit? Price seems too good to be true.The exact same people are behind this as well. Can see from the earlier websites links I posted the products are exactly the same
February 17Feb 17 Author 1 hour ago, Paul.Chari said:Thank you KevinI do have an open case. The guys are struggling to track him down, which I suppose is based on the MO. I am extremely patient however, that same investment that was lost was prepared over a long period of time. I do not know what the final outcome is going to be for the investigation but, the projects must go on!All the info I have regarding Bradley at the moment is that he is a Zambian staying in South Africa and running all these. We provided SAPS with 7 numbers he has or had but they can't seem to do anything with it.
February 17Feb 17 This guy is legit and is an installer as well:greenwattsaGreen Watt Energy Solutions Pty LtdGo solar and save on electricity costs with Green Watt Energy Solutions. Trusted supplier and installer of solar systems, batteries, inverters & heat pumps.
February 17Feb 17 1 hour ago, KevinH said:All the info I have regarding Bradley at the moment is that he is a Zambian staying in South Africa and running all these. We provided SAPS with 7 numbers he has or had but they can't seem to do anything with it.Yes, the numbers are on rotation. The moment authority starts calling, number is changed. If it is just a victim, you get blocked.The pages are not hosted in SA, and oak even has cloudfare protection. I see he has moved hosting from Singapore to Indonesia at the moment.The company is registered with two Chinese directors, but these directors also show up in same company in Nigeria running the same scheme. If you trace the opened cases in that region, they are looking for these non existent directors.Its just a matter of time ...
February 17Feb 17 Don't forget Infinity Group Companies in KZNThey have scammed numerous peopleI had their website taken down and opened a case with the National Consumer CommissionThe NCC found that the registered address of the company is false. There is a building at this address, but they have never occupied it. The building owner said that people had been coming to the address for 3 years looking for themThe CEO's name is Christopher Gold
February 17Feb 17 Author 26 minutes ago, chrisc said:Don't forget Infinity Group Companies in KZNThey have scammed numerous peopleI had their website taken down and opened a case with the National Consumer CommissionThe NCC found that the registered address of the company is false. There is a building at this address, but they have never occupied it. The building owner said that people had been coming to the address for 3 years looking for themThe CEO's name is Christopher GoldInfinity is down again. At least we were busy earlier this week with ISPA, and they advised Afrihost took it down for the second time now. It seems to be an endless battle with these scammers as they just come out of new holes every week again.
February 17Feb 17 Author A new website to add to the list: https://inspiregreen.co.za/product/gentech-6kva-digital-inverter-generator/Inspire Green is a scam please do not purchase from them.
February 20Feb 20 I am having a hassle with LivestainableOrdered a set of cables and a 3-pole battery disconnect switch and fusesThe website image showed a APTSA switch and said "fuses"It took 7 days for half the order to be delivered with a different brand of switch. The carton was damaged, had been repaired with brown adhesive tape and a short piece on top. One good shake and a small box fell outThere was only one fuseAn email to Livestainable asked for a picture, but didn't specify what of. I sent a picture of box with a label "3 fuses" and the inside showing oneThe next email from Livestainable said I was confused and only 2 fuses are supplied and said this was mentioned on the website. Well, it is notStill waiting for the set of cables. I told L to stop procrastinating and send the goods ordered, or a complaint will be lodged with the National Consumer Commission Edited February 20Feb 20 by chrisc
February 20Feb 20 Personally, I've not been able to figure out why they sell 3 x disconnect switches for batteries.If someone has, I would also like to know why.A 3rd fuse would only be handy one day when a fuse fails! (hope not)
February 21Feb 21 There are 4 batteries1 and 2 connect to disconnect switch A3 and 4 connect to disconnect switch BNegative connects to disconnect switch CThe output of A and B are bridged
February 21Feb 21 Ah, In that case make sure Fuse C = Fuse A + Fuse B.I just think best practice is to have each battery on it's own 2pole disconnect (so both + & -), and a master disconnect for all 4 at once. Just makes servicing a particular battery very easy without having to disrupt home supply.
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