25 March 2025

Understanding the risks of solar batteries and how STS ensures safety

As the demand for solar energy grows in South Africa, more community schemes are investing in solar and battery backup solutions to mitigate load shedding and reduce electricity costs.

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22 November 2024

Facing Eskom’s proposed 36.1% electricity hike in 2025: how our solutions could be a game changer

Eskom’s proposed electricity price hike of 36.1% in 2025 looms large over South African households, businesses, and community schemes. If approved, the increase will hit communities already grappling with high living costs and economic strain, leaving many struggling to keep up with rising utility bills.

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2 October 2024

Are solar and battery backup solutions still worth it in community schemes?

In recent years, South Africans have grown accustomed to load shedding, but with significant improvements in the country’s energy supply, many are now wondering whether their investment in solar energy and battery backup solutions is still worth it.

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20 September 2024

Understanding solar battery backup systems: a necessity for South Africans

Even though there have been less frequent power outages, the cost of electricity continues to escalate by double-digit percentages!

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Navigating the South African rental market: Trends, challenges, and opportunities for landlords

The South African property market is experiencing significant changes, particularly benefiting landlords in the rental sector. As interest rates remain high and homeownership becomes increasingly unattainable for many, the demand for rental properties has surged.

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15 July 2024

The future of load shedding in South Africa: a call for solar energy adoption

Load shedding in South Africa has long been a pressing issue, disrupting daily life and economic activities. Although there has been a recent pause, experts warn that it is not gone forever. South Africans need to take proactive measures, such as installing solar energy systems, to ensure a stable power supply in the future.

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18 April 2024

Boosting the benefits of your solar PV with a Battery Backup solution

As South Africans brace for the winter months, energy security becomes a paramount concern for homeowners and businesses alike. With the looming challenge of load shedding and the escalating cost of electricity, investing in a battery backup system offers not just an added layer of protection, but a multitude of advantages.

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15 March 2024

5 things to consider when installing a roof-mounted solar system in your community scheme

Persistent load-shedding and tariff hikes resulted in many body corporates enquiring about installing Solar Solutions in their community schemes. Installing solar power will not only help reduce your utility bill, but also increase the value of your home and contribute to the green economy by reducing your carbon footprint.

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