South Africans have embraced solar power in the wake of the energy crisis
Local businesses and households have installed over 5 000MW of rooftop solar according to the Presidency.
Local businesses and households have installed over 5 000MW of rooftop solar according to the Presidency.
This morning’s recap is led by a story in which a pilot solar project in the township of Alex is coming together.
Some residents of Alexandra in Johannesburg will not have to deal with loadshedding after a microgrid project is completed by end March.
Solar power facilities in the North West attracted the most investment according to Nersa’s data.
Energy generated at Teraco’s solar power plant will be delivered to Teraco facilities via Eskom’s network.
A worsening climate could lead to solar panels degrading more rapidly as temperatures rise and the climate becomes more inhospitable.
MTN says the solar power and other energy sources reduce reliance on the municipal grid by as much as 40 percent.
Versofy SOLAR has launched an embedded insurance solution for its Solar-as-a-Service and Rent-to-Own customers in South Africa.
At an interest rate of Prime +1%, FNB customers can now access Personal Loans of up to R300 000 to help install solar power at their home.
While offering huge discounts on individual items, EcoFlow has also made bundles so you can become energy independent with one purchase.
Nedbank hopes to make getting access to finance for solar power solutions easier through its Avo Solar shop.
This week Hypertext brings two experts onboard to discuss what you need to know and consider before you start spending money on solar power.