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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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Eskom 2019 Timeline – A Downward Spiral

This is a detailed and in-depth Eskom 2019 timeline, starting from Jan. 9th August: The power utility starts distribution of 400MW power to Zimbabwe. 7th August: During a no-deal roadshow in London, the power utility tells investors it wants the government to absorb the majority of its R440bn debt. 6th August: Zimbabwe and Eskom reach […]

What is Solar Energy, The Complete Quick Guide To Solar Power

Solar Energy is the power we harness from the sun. It’s a source that will provide energy for the next 5 billion years. Apart from playing a crucial part in keeping everyone alive, Solar power is your ticket to saving money. South Africans face the difficult position of having a government that invests in nuclear […]

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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 […]

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Heat Pumps, What you need to know

In South Africa, there are two energy-saving alternatives for heating water. Right now, you are probably using a standard geyser, powered by a resistance-wire element, which is directly connected to your grid power source. And there is no doubt that this setup is providing you with enough warm water. But what does it take to […]

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Off-Grid Solar Power

For everyone who wants to know what real independence feels like, an off-grid solar power system just might be your ideal setup. Of course, it’s not something you decide overnight. But the idea of splitting ways with Eskom gets more appealing with every passing day. Even though this is the type of system people only […]

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Solar Power for Business or Commercial

One of the fundamentals of running a successful business is keeping expenses at a minimum. In other words, the natural course of action for any business owner/manager is to assess every section of the business, and the expenses that go with them. Using Solar Power for business is one of the most effective ways you can […]