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Solar Batteries: A Beginners Guide

In this article, you are going to learn all about Solar Batteries. You will understand what the differences are between the types of solar battery, how they fit into a Solar System, how many you’ll need and more. Here’s the breakdown: What Are Solar Batteries Fundamentals What Kind Are Best For Solar Power How To […]

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Our Personal Solar Power Journey

I am sure you’ve heard about how solar power is “beneficial” and how it can help you save money on electricity every month. As the writer of most of Solar Advice’s content, I have researched solar power and its benefits. I have even written guides and articles outlying the pros of installing solar. However, I […]

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Solar Panel Array: How to Size An Array

  South Africa has perfect weather conditions for a Solar Array, so it makes sense that we explore Solar solutions as an alternative to nuclear power. Sizing a solar panel array is an essential part of creating a solar power kit. You now know what inverter you want. But, how do we go about sizing […]

Lithium-ion Solar Batteries

Lithium-ion Solar Batteries, The Complete Starter Guide

Lithium-ion Solar Batteries have become very popular in South Africa for being reliable, safe and having a longer life span than Lead-Acid batteries. While it may seem daunting right now, our lithium solar battery guide will help you see the light – pun intended! For your sake (and mine) I’ll skip over the intricate details […]

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Solar Geysers – Everything you need to know

Today you’re going to learn everything about Solar Geysers and Solar Geyser Installation types. We will go through the various options, how they work and what they cost. It’s a guide that will help you choose the right one for your home. Let’s get started. What Are Solar Geysers The Major Types Of Solar Geysers Available […]

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Solar Energy Tax Break for Your Local Business

While Eskom remains a heavy burden on all South Africans, there is hope in the form of renewable energy. And it will only serve in the best interest of every local South African business owner to take this option more seriously. Given that you can qualify for a solar energy tax break, it might be […]

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Solar Geysers and the South African Climate – Common Questions and Answers

Energy efficient solar geyser Whether you are new to the country, or you’ve lived here all your life, you’ll know that South Africa perfect place for an energy efficient geyser. It’s popular for the safari atmosphere and the unforgiving sun at the peak of summer. In fact, it’s one of the countries that yield the […]

Fighting Eskom the Smart Way – Tips for Saving on Your Electric Bill

Fighting Eskom the Smart Way – Tips for Saving on Your Electric Bill

If you’re keeping up with the latest news, you’ll know that Eskom is pushing for another price increase on electricity. The numbers getting thrown around range between 9 and 12%, which is not something to laugh about. In fact, it should be considered a wake-up call to start saving where you can. Small investments right […]

Solar Geysers and Conversion Kits Explained

Integral Collector Storage Systems (Solar Water Heater)

Even though Integral Collector Storage Systems share familiar elements of design and functionality with flat-plate Solar Water Heater geysers, there are some differences. In fact, ICS (also referred to as batch or bread box) systems are a little less complicated. Where the flat-plate system separates the collectors and the tank, ICS combine them. In the […]

Solar Geyser Price Comparison

The Anatomy Of A Geyser and How It Works

The electric geyser is such a natural part of the home that South Africans rarely think about it. We only really notice it when there’s no hot water, and we unwillingly accept the fact that it pushes the electricity bill higher than we’d like. In fact, with the increasing cost of electricity, electric geysers are […]