A solar geyser or heat pump is one of the fastest ways to cut your electricity bill — water heating can account for up to 40% of a household’s power use. Solar geysers Solar geysers use the sun to heat water directly, delivering the biggest savings in sunny South African conditions. Heat pumps Heat pumps…

Choosing an inverter is one of the most important decisions in any solar or backup system. Here is what South African buyers should look for. Hybrid vs off-grid Hybrid inverters manage solar, battery and grid power together and are ideal for most homes. Off-grid inverters suit properties with no municipal supply. Popular brands Sunsynk, Deye…

Load-shedding has made backup power a necessity for South African homes. But how big a system do you actually need? This guide walks you through the basics. 1. List your essential loads Start with what you truly need during an outage: lights, WiFi router, TV, fridge and phone chargers. Add up their wattage to estimate…

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