In a previous article we touched on the subject of solar panels looking to mimic the art of photosynthesis. We also mentioned the challenges involved with re-creating a wonderful part of nature. But it seems technology might be catching up quicker than we think, because a new solar cell design can possibly be the answer. […]
Switching to a Solar PVÂ system lifestyle can vary between minor and major changes. You can even can go big and disappear from the grid if you want to. But going big isn’t exactly something you take on overnight. Despite the price decrease on Solar PV panels, and the equipment that comes with it, it’s still […]
Elon Musk recently published an article on the Tesla Motors blog about his new Master Plan for solar panels. For those who don’t know, Musk is an entrepreneur, engineer and inventor who was born in Pretoria. He currently has a net worth of about R12 billion and his aim is to make solar panels more […]
If there is one thing everyone would like to do, it’s getting the electricity bill down. We substitute things like the electric kettle for the gas option, only to find it’s hardly made a dent. That’s because the biggest waste of energy can be found in the geyser. Out of all the appliances that run […]
When it comes to solar panel systems, the batteries have to be heavy duty in nature. A typical car battery isn’t going to do the trick, because it won’t be able to handle the regular discharging. For a solar setup you are going to need deep-cycle battery and they come in many forms, such as […]
It’s unfortunate that South Africans don’t really get a choice when it comes to geyser elements. When you get a geyser installed you can expect the typical resistance wire element inside. Of course it’s not just the element that speaks to the efficiency of the geyser, but it does play the biggest part. Depending on […]
