Save money and the planet by choosing to solar’ has never been more apt. With news of South Africa’s current economic status, more and more people are looking for ways to save money. While you may not realize the effects…
Your pool should be heated by solar power as it uses free energy directly from the sun to heat the water. Solar heating is one of the most cost effective and environmentally friendly methods to heat your swimming pool to…
Solar efficiency is determined by a number of factors, including the type of solar panel used. But how do you know if your solar panels are running efficiently? How is it measured? Solar efficiency is a measurement of how much…
Solar Shingles is the latest buzz word in renewable energy. Solar shingles are designed to look like normal tiles on the roof of a house. However, they function just the same as solar panels – by harnessing the sun’s energy…
The IRP 2019 is not the Energy Plan – it is a National Electricity Plan. It serves as the identification of the investments in the electricity sector that allows South Africa to meet the forecasted demand with the minimum cost…
A source of energy is something which has been searched for many years. However, with an abundance of natural sources of energy available, renewable energy is now more attainable. Energy that is generated from these natural sources can be used…
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…
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…
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…
