25 July 2025

We’ve got smart energy solutions for a smarter way of living

After enduring 270 days of load shedding in 2024, the trustees of 304 Main knew they needed a reliable, long-term solution. And they weren’t looking for just any fix, they were looking for resilience, sustainability, and cost efficiency. That’s where Bright Light and STS stepped in.

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Installing solar in sectional title schemes: choosing the right path to sustainable energy

Sectional title schemes are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce their electricity bills and environmental impact. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which approach is best for your sectional title scheme.

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Plugged in and playing by the legal compliance rules: when sectional title schemes go solar

Switching to solar is a smoother journey for some than for others. For those living in sectional title schemes, the road can be complex: entangled in a web of legal requirements and compliance hurdles that must be carefully navigated.

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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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