This research study is an analysis of the South African solar water heater market. This research service contextualizes the current state of the solar water heater market in South Africa with regards to the regulatory and legislative framework. Particular attention is given to analyse the both the phenomenal growth of this market since a rebate system was put into place, and the general challenges associated with it. The market engineering analysis explores the market drivers and restraints and records the market sizing and recent past growth. The research service conducts extensive scenario forecasting and analyses end-user markets, as well as supplier trends and legislative policies to give a holistic picture of the market going forward.