Are you looking for information on how to recharge your prepaid meter when the power is off in your area? Is that something that you are even able to do? South Africans have been enduring debilitating levels of loadshedding over the past few years. Unfortunately, the problem is not likely to be resolved any time…
What does grid tied mean when it comes to solar systems? A number of South Africans have been asking about this. With the country experiencing rolling blackouts, it’s not surprising that many people are looking to adopt solar energy as a solution to load shedding. When shopping around for an appropriate system for your home…
Can you mix different wattage solar panels? It’s something that a lot of people in South Africa and elsewhere have been asking about. With the country experiencing rolling blackouts, many have turned to solar as a solution. There are many advantages of going solar. Energy from the sun is renewable, meaning by the joining the…
How many solar panels do you need for a 3Kva system? It’s a question that we recently found ourselves asking. With South Africans turning to solar to avoid the blackout blues, you are too are likely to find yourself asking this question at some point in time. In our case, we have a 3Kva system…
How long do AGM batteries last? It’s something that a lot of people setting up backup energy projects in South Africa have been asking. You are probably here because you wish to choose batteries for your system. There are four main types of batteries, AGM, Lithium, Gel and lead acid. It’s wise to get a…
How long do lithium batteries last? It’s an interesting question considering the rising popularity of LiFePO4 in South Africa. Yes, lithium batteries are still a lot more expensive than Gel, AGM and lead acid batteries, but they make more sense when setting up a home or office backup system. A lot of people have been…
How long do gel batteries last? It’s a question that we have been getting a lot from some of our readers. Gel batteries are some of the most popular in South Africa and around the world. When setting up your backup energy system, you will have the option of getting gel, AGM, lead acid and…
How often do you need to clean solar panels? That’s something that most a lot of people with solar installations will find themselves asking after a while. South Africa has been in the grip of load shedding over the past few years. This situation has forced a lot of people to install solar energy systems….
Do you wish to learn how to clean your solar panels? South Africans have been grappling with power outages over the past few years. The situation will probably remain the same well into the future. That has driven a lot of people to turn to solar to power their homes and offices. To set up…
Do you wish to learn how to install solar panels on your RV? If you own an RV, getting solar for it is a logical choice. Doing this enables you to power a host of appliances while you are out on the open road. These appliances could include a fridge, lights, fans, computers and much…