How can you protect your appliances from power surges and other load shedding side effects?

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Many South Africans want to get off the unstable, failing electricity grid and make the switch to Solar. However, the upfront costs of solar panel installations can be a drawback. Why does a solar PV system cost what it costs – and is it financially worth it?

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South Africans face rising electricity costs every year to offset Eskom’s debts and shortfalls. How do we lower our costs as much as possible, while still maintaining some quality of life?

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While South Africans must somehow weather the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 lockdown measures, Eskom seemingly has no compunction when it comes to adding to our problems.

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SolarConnect wants to assure our customers that we're operating our business as usual , as we are part of the energy sector and are therefore classified as an Essential Service. Our installation partners have been working right through lockdown to help South Africans make the move to solar energy.

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We can expect at least two more years of living without power in our homes and businesses, according to Eskom. Even beyond that time period, increasing electricity tariffs will continue to stretch many households beyond their limits.

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One of the more significant elements in installing solar power for home or business use is the battery bank. While the experts agree that lithium-ion batteries are the best, they are also more expensive than standard lead-acid batteries.

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The question most people ask themselves right before they start thinking about going Solar is “why is electricity so expensive”?

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There are a few factors that go into your solar installation costs. Why does a solar PV system cost what it costs – and is it worth it for South Africans?

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South Africa currently has over 100 large-scale renewable energy projects either fully operational, or waiting to be completed over the next five to ten years. These projects are focused predominately on wind and solar energy, but there are biomass (plant photosynthesis energy) and hydro-electric ventures being developed. Take a look at the infographic below, credited to www.energy.gov.

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