The different types of solar panels and their distinctive features Choosing which solar panel to install depends on the individual need and suitability factors. Most of the time, people are not certain on which kind of solar Panel system would…
Recently on site at a new installation in Gauteng, we had to install a safety line to avoid the risk of falling from the edge while working. Unfortunately, the 136kWp grid-tied installation at Romans Pizza Head Office in Centurion is…
The performance of solar PV plants will be compromised when dirty. A dirty panel, depending on the amount of dirt, will produce 10% less than a clean panel under the same conditions. Dirt can come in many different forms. Air…
Energy conservation by way of energy efficiency in the building industry has become a top focus for business owners & investors all over the world. Strategic investments of renewable energy solutions ensure businesses will reduce not only their environmental footprint,…
Sustainable energy is defined as energy that can be continuously restored without causing negative environmental, or health effects. This energy creation is harmless to the ecosystem, humans, animals, and pollution free. Sustainable energy sources are energy sources that can be…
Sustainable energy refers to energy obtained from non-exhaustive sources, such as wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass and solar. Each source of energy has unique benefits and costs, but the benefits of sustainable sources far outnumber the loss. Access to clean and…
Never before have so many benefits been associated to ‘Going Solar’ Here are the New Southern Energy top picks for you to consider. #1 Completely eliminate or drastically reduce your electric bills Electricity costs can make up a large portion…
Renewable energy is made up of, wind energy, solar energy, and hydroelectric energy. Myths about these sources of energy influence our understanding and perceptions around how well they actually work. Five popular myths around these energy sources are constantly arising.…
The IMF is cutting their growth forecast for Africa and this will affect future GDP drastically. The challenges the continent faces of low commodity prices, poor and costly access to energy, weak investor confidence and rising food prices have put…
A new World record has been set: According to the 10th Global trends in renewable Energy Investments 2016 by UNEP (United Nations Environmental Program) a massive milestone has been reached: Total Investment into renewables last year (2015) totaled $286 billion.…
