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: Louisa Gee; 18 December 2020

Is a Broken State Utility Sinking South Africans?

South Africans have been hit hard by Covid-19 measures, and It definitely doesn't help to hear that, on top of everything, Eskom has failed to extricate itself from a tender deal that appears rife with irregularities.

: Louisa Gee; 06 November 2020

Choosing the Right Solar Panel System

How can you be sure you’re buying the right panels for your property? Will you get the kind of electricity savings you expect? The decision to Go Solar can be daunting for most South Africans.

: Louisa Gee; 13 October 2020

Can You Protect Your Appliances During Load-Shedding?

How can you protect your appliances from power surges and other load shedding side effects? South Africans will continue to endure load shedding for the forseeable future.

: Louisa Gee; 26 August 2020

What Makes Up Solar PV Panel Costs?

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?

: Louisa Gee; 29 July 2020

Which Of Your Home Appliances Uses Most Electricity?

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?

: Louisa Gee; 29 June 2020

Can Solar Panels Save You Money?

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.

: Louisa Gee; 15 May 2020

SolarConnect is an Essential Service - We're Open For Business!

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.

: Louisa Gee; 09 April 2020

What Goes Into Solar Power Quotes?

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.

: Louisa Gee; 31 October 2019

Advantages of Lithium-ion Batteries for Solar Power

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.