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23 February 2023 Solar and Efficient

Power up your sectional title unit

Want to power up your sectional title unit? President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined a number of steps to deal with the country’s energy crisis in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 9 February 2023. Economists expect over 250 days of load-shedding in 2023, even more than in 2022.

17 January 2023 Solar and Efficient

A light at the end of the tunnel...

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) recently announced the decision to grant Eskom a tariff increase of 18.65%. The electricity price hike would come into effect on 1 April 2023.

7 November 2022 Solar and Efficient

Summer is the season for solar

The December holiday season is finally here, and this is the period we look forward to all year to wind down and enjoy some fun in the South African sun. It’s when we can spend quality time with loved ones and make memories that last a lifetime.

Hand dropping a coin in a lightbulb reflecting solar panels

18 August 2022 Solar and Efficient

Load shedding woes - it is time to see the light

It’s probably safe to say that most South Africans are beyond fed-up with our unreliable electricity supply. We’ve already had an extraordinary amount of load-shedding during this year, and winter was especially bleak and dismal for homeowners and businesses alike.

26 July 2022 Solar and Efficient, Update

You still save with solar

The headline of a recent article conveying Eskom’s intention to charge grid-tied solar users a flat rate of R938 per month has caused quite a furore. According to the article, this rate would be charged regardless of the amount of electricity consumed from the national grid.

30 June 2022 Solar and Efficient, Update

Getting solar installed in your community scheme

South African households are plagued by unpredictable power outages that last for hours, sometimes days. They also endure scheduled electricity cuts, known as load shedding or load reduction, where power is rationed to relieve pressure on the system and prevent complete collapse.

Battery with solar panels reflected in it

26 May 2022 Solar and Efficient, Update

Energy independence bolted onto your Solar solution

South Africans are in a dark place. Not just because of rising unemployment and prime interest rates, or escalating food and fuel prices, but because everything seems to be going up except Eskom’s power generating capacity.

28 April 2022 Solar and Efficient

Get your electricity bill dropping quicker than the temperature

Eish, winter is coming - but with the cost of electricity rising, it seems that those of us without a cosy fireplace might either be left out of pocket or out in the cold. Shorter days and longer nights have us all already digging deeper into our pockets due to escalating electricity tariffs, never mind the cold creeping in and the need to stay warm.

Girl watching a butterfly on a yellow flower

31 March 2022 Solar and Efficient

6 ways to make your home eco-friendlier this Earth Day without breaking the bank

Earth Day has been celebrated internationally on the 22nd of April every year since 1970, and is a great opportunity to highlight initiatives that inspire action and education to protect the environment and save the planet.

24 February 2022 Solar and Efficient

It’s time to dump Eskom and your generator, and fall in love with solar

We recently celebrated the month of love. Unfortunately, it is difficult to plan ahead for that romantic dinner or a ”Netflix and Chill” session if you don’t know if you will have electricity. Imagine planning that special evening, getting all the ingredients and then not being able to cook it! Load-shedding has no regard for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, and the disruption and frustration it can cause in our lives are common occurrences.

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