How solar could save you RX over the next 10 years

It seems that the price of everything is going up and the cost of living is higher than ever – whether it’s the cost of food, fuel, medical aid or education. One basic essential that seems to be increasing dramatically in South Africa is the cost of electricity. According to an article in MyBroadband, the...

Installing solar in a business park: the legal implications.

Alien Automation Technologies (AAT) is an IT support company that provides 24/7 cloud storage services to its clients. Due to the nature of their business, it’s crucial that AAT is able to provide continuous client support – any connection downtime means they could face penalties as well as reputational damage if they lose clients as...

You got solar installed and it isn’t working correctly. Now what?

We all know that investing in a residential solar system involves a substantial financial commitment. But given the many advantages to moving off the grid, the initial financial investment is more than worthwhile – especially over the long term. However, if the solar PV system you pay for is not well designed or has been...

Solar Case Study: CONDIO South Africa

CONDIO is a family business based in Europe, with over 20 years of experience in providing innovative stabilisers for the food industry. With a global reach of more than 10 countries, CONDIO services their clients from three major countries: Germany, Spain and South Africa. CONDIO is a leader in the field of sustainable manufacturing of...

Do you need permission to install solar panels in South Africa?

If you’re intending on installing solar in your residential home in South Africa, you’ll need permission to do so by applying to become a small scale energy generator (SSEG) with your local municipality. This requirement was first introduced in 2017, and since then the application process and requirements have been modified and added to significantly...

The environmental and social advantages of a commercial solar system.

When it comes to commercial solar installations, most South African businesses are aware of the obvious economic advantages of solar: there’s the long term savings and tax incentives they enjoy from switching to using solar energy, and then there’s the increased production capabilities and peace of mind that comes from a more stable power supply. ...