Bifacial solar panels are designed to allow light to enter from both sides and they therefore offer many advantages over traditional solar panels. This means that power is produced from both sides allowing an increase in power generated. A second…
Solar panel prices will depend largely on the quantity needed and the area they will need to cover. Because of South Africa’s sunny weather, solar power provides an ideal source of energy that can be converted into electricity. Many homeowners…
Solar Panel Installation can be an easy task provided you have a certified installer as well as quality solar panels being used. Solar panel installation is becoming an increasingly accessible prospect for homeowners. While the cost of solar panels in…
The time to make a change is now – but is it too late? On Friday, South Africans took to the streets to call on government to call a climate emergency. One poster reads “Don’t be a Fossil Fool” while…
Remote locations often do not have access to clean, running water. A solar water pump can alleviate the lack of this basic necessity as solar water pumps are socially and environmentally attractive technology to supply water. These pumps can supply…
Renewable Energy is rapidly changing the way we live our day to day lives and more and more people are making the move to a more sustainable lifestyle. With sunshine almost every day in most parts of South Africa, it…
The word ‘renewable’ means capable of being renewed and replenished. When referred to energy, it means energy that comes from a source which cannot be depleted. Good examples of this is solar energy, which is why it is the most…
Renewable Energy Sources In our every day lives, we are constantly using energy, usually gained from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are things such as coal, oil and natural gas. However, once these fossil fuels run dry, they cannot be replenished…
Solar Energy has many benefits to people and the environment Solar energy is not a new phenomenon and has been around since the early 1800’s. Before that, sunlight was used to light fires with magnifying glass materials. Man has always…
What does it mean to live off the grid? One might think that this means you live in a secluded place, far from civilization and technology, but rather, it is living an independent life and moving away from the common…
