Category: Renewable Energy Insights

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Solar consultation, what to consider

The importance of doing a thorough solar consultation Energy is crucial to almost every business. However, there are growing challenges such as rising electricity costs, load-shedding, and power lines that are full to capacity in certain areas. This is leading many businesses to turn to solar as an alternate energy source. Solar energy has many

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Solar panels on the ground, the benefits

How solar panels on the ground can work for you More and more businesses are turning to solar as an alternate energy source. Solar energy is a simple way to start moving towards sustainability. Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy using Photovoltaic (PV) panels. Hence, it

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Reasons to go solar, the top eight

The many benefits of going solar for your home or business There are many reasons to go solar, for both homeowners and business. However, saving money and improving the environment are the most common reasons to go solar. Many people know that solar is a great home or business efficiency upgrade. Similarly, people are eager

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Uses of solar energy – the options

A brief overview  of the uses of solar energy The sun is the source of all life on Earth. Solar energy can be used many different ways. Over the last decade, its popularity has grown exponentially. The growth in the uses of solar energy is often referred to as the solar revolution. Not only is

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Solar energy technology explained

A compact introduction to solar energy technology The growth of solar energy technology in South Africa continues. Naturally, being an environmentally-friendly solution, this technology is renewable. Additionally, with the country’s load shedding crisis, people want other options. Self-generating electricity has become popular. This way, people can live in a more sustainable way. Furthermore, there is

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Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, a short explanation

The advantages and disadvantages of solar energy explained Given South Africa’s load-shedding crisis and the rising cost of electricity, many people are turning to solar. Our sunny climate makes this an obvious alternative. Additionally, it is better for the environment. Solar is renewable. It does not use fossil fuels. Save money. Go solar. The sun

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Solar panel sizes, a basic introduction

An overview of solar panel sizes and related aspects With rising electricity costs and unpredictable load-shedding, many people are moving to solar. Solar is a great way to tap into renewable resources. Solar is clean energy. Hence, it is renewable. Plus, it is cheaper in the long run. Save money. Go solar. Solar panel sizes

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Monocrystalline Panels, everything you need to know

An introduction to Monocrystalline Panels How they compare to Polycrystalline and which are best With electricity becoming more unstable in South Africa, many people are turning to renewables.  Renewable energy is harnessed from renewable resources. They are naturally replenished on a human timescale. Renewables include sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Additionally, they

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History of solar energy in South Africa

A brief overview of the history of solar energy in South Africa Many people wonder when solar energy started being used in the country. Where did it all start? How far has it come? Who is using it? This blog gives an overview of the history of solar energy in South Africa. The beginning The

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Grid tied solar system – A good solution

It is often assumed that going off-grid is a great solution to South Africa’s energy crisis. While this is not untrue, it is not the only way. There are other approaches. Going off-grid may sound good. However, it can mean that you are completely cut-off. Is a grid tied solar system worthwhile? A grid tied