Air conditioners and evaporative coolers can both achieve whole-of-house cooling. But which is best for your home? We take a look at how the different systems work, how much they cost to install and run, how much energy they each use, as well as the pros and cons of each type of cooling. What is […]
What is a Battery Monitor? People often think of battery monitors as the fuel gauge of a battery. However, they do much more than just provide the state of charge of your battery system. Battery monitors also collect and display helpful data such as battery voltage, power consumption, estimated remaining runtime, current consumption, battery temperature,
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The most common question asked is – Does a Solar pump save you money? The answer is – You need to rephrase the question! Is the cost of a NEW SOLAR PUMP installation viable? The answer is a huge NO! however to convert your existing pump to work on solar is VERY VIABLE. What is
If you’ve spent time researching which solar panels to buy for your home or business, you have almost surely come across the term “tier 1 solar panels.” This can often be a bit of a confusing term for buyers. In this article, we discuss the difference in the solar panel tiers, what they mean, and
The shift from conventional sources to natural solar energy is growing immensely. The shift means purchasing the solar panels and ensuring that the quality of the panel is such that it gives optimum power. With the knowledge of China dumping their low grade products into South Africa market as usual because of lack of government
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The CSIR’s photovoltaic (PV) module quality and reliability testing laboratory – a first of its kind for Africa – includes world-class equipment for localising accelerated reliability stress testing on PV modules. This ensures that only high-quality modules that are suitable to the unique South African climate are developed and installed. The CSIR’s accelerated stress tests
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We’d all be living in reasonably dark times without sufficient street lighting! As we’ve mentioned, having illuminations is critical to safety for all road users and residents who need to navigate traffic networks, parks, walkways, gardens and outdoor spaces after dark. That doesn’t just apply overnight either, with low light conditions or bad weather also
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Green living, is a sustainable solution with low wastage coupled with high efficiency and affordability are all key areas when it comes to targeting the millennial buyer, and it is no different when buying a home.A recent NIELSEN STUDY revealed just how much sustainability impacts the purchasing decisions of the millennial buyer, Three key priorities
Are you tired of being tethered to power outlets and grid connections when you’re out and about? Do you dream of a reliable and sustainable power source you can take wherever you go? If so, you’re not alone. Portable solar panel has become an increasingly popular solution in recent years, providing a convenient and efficient
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South Africans looking for a simple plug-and-play system to provide a modest amount of electricity during load-shedding can choose from several power station brands. Many households cannot afford to spend over R100,000 on a fully-fledged solar and battery system to provide power backup for essential household appliances. Fortunately, you can get a reasonably powerful compact
Eskom’s perpetual load-shedding has South African homeowners dreaming of a world of energy independence, but what would it take to ‘get off the grid’? Getting off the grid Eskom’s periodic bouts of load-shedding have many South Africans dreaming of a world where our professional and recreational needs no longer depend on energy providers being up
Some people are ready to make the change. Realizing the cost of off-grid solar in South Africa is worth the investment. Some, however, simply aren’t. If you’re on a budget and looking at living off the grid, making a gradual change may be the best monetary option for you. It might be easier to build