Solar Energy

10 Effective Strategies to Manage Increasing Electricity Bills

With electricity prices increasing again in South Africa, finding ways to manage those rising costs is even more critical than before.  We’ll provide you with 10 proven strategies to help you reduce your household power...

The Real Impact of Rising Electricity Prices on Household Budgets

Electricity prices are rising worldwide, but we’re feeling it more here in South Africa than most. We already pay more than most African countries, and that cost just increased again.  Rising monthly bills are raising...

How Does Solar Energy Work?

Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors in the world, and for good reason. All the advances in solar panels, also called photovoltaics or PV, have made them more efficient and affordable...

Connecting Solar Panels in Series or in Parallel: Which Is Better?

If you’re sick and tired of load-shedding disrupting your life, you may want to consider installing a solar panel system at your home to generate electricity. With sunlight in abundant supply in South Africa, photovoltaic...

Milliamps to Amps Conversion

Milliamps and amps are units used worldwide to measure electrical current strength.  Amperes are the base unit used to measure electric current in the International System of Units. A milliampere is a modified version of...

How Does a Solar Generator Work?

Solar generators are becoming increasingly popular thanks to innovations in solar panel efficiency and the new ultra-safe LiFePO4 battery options. Technological improvements have also brought falling prices, making them even more appealing.  Unlike petrol or...

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Panels? 

With 2023 being Eskom’s worst year yet for load-shedding in South Africa, the popularity of solar panels has soared. When you install solar panels - also known as photovoltaics - you’ll have significant savings...

Solar Battery Backup System Buying Guide

In South Africa, load-shedding is only getting worse, with 2023 being the worst year on record and 2024 not looking any better. So, if you want to be free of Eskom and not have...

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