About

Vision

ASSA‘s vision is to facilitate the access to energy solutions in Sub Saharan Africa to people, communities and businesses throuth the use of decentralized photovoltaic (PV) for power generation close to where energy is needed.

Through the usage of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) ASSA aspires to improve and positively affect people’s lives, securing businesses continuity and resilience throughout loadshedding events, whilst contributing for a greener planet, reducing carbon emissions and consumption of fossile fuels.

Mission

ASSA is invested in becoming a strategic and leading player in unveilling the SUN’s energy potential.

Our mission is to provide optimized renewable energy solutions for african customers, without ignoring existing technological constraints, and by giving a well-researched opinion on feasible local possibilities.

In compliance with our mission ASSA supplies, designs and/or builds systems with the most reliable state-of-the-art components, which are fine-tuned to obtain maximum efficiency from the locally available solar irradiation.

September 18, 2013

Incorporation of ASSA (Asunim Solar South Africa)

Initially established as part of the Asunim Group, today ASSA operates independently in the Sub-Saharan market.

September 18, 2013
June 30, 2016

Commissioning and handing over of first project

This date marks the official acceptance and handover of our first PV project in RSA after a long period of business development.

June 30, 2016
July 15, 2018

1MWp project 3

Conclusion of our first grid-tied 1MWp total installed system in KZN in a mixture of ground mounted and rooftop solutions.

July 15, 2018
May 31, 2020

Creation of Project Development Department

Amidst CoVid 19 lockout, we gathered a team of specialists to offer our customers Project Development solutions with local know-how.

May 31, 2020
September 18, 2023

New Offices in Johannesburg

Celebrating our 10th anniversary ASSA moves to a new office with improved facilities to better support its clients.

September 18, 2023

Our work in numbers

Our long-term associated equipment manufacturers, have a current total volume of 1.5GW supplied or installed via ASSA and are the best in their field regarding quality workmanship, superior design, competitive pricing, on-time delivery, after-sales support, and continuous product innovation.

Provided

1,5 GW

happy clients

+115

years of experience

+25

offices

3

Management team members

Over 80 years of combined experience

With 80 years of combined experience in many different business areas, our team keeps us going, ready to face daily chalenges with a smile.

Glander de Freitas
director
Jose de Freitas
CEO
Paula Rosa
cfo
Alber Van Zy
Business development
Greata Mbumba
assistant to directors
Yedi Mbumba
sales specialist