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.
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.
The question most people ask themselves right before they start thinking about going Solar is “why is electricity so expensive”?
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?
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.
Eskom's big increase in electricity tariffs threatens many South African households that are already stretched to the limits.
Loadshedding in the first quarter of 2019 caused havoc in homes and businesses, and made many people fearful of what the future holds for South Africans.
The national power grid has been hitting the headlines recently, when South Africa was plunged into the Dark Ages for almost two weeks. While we’ve seen a reprieve from load shedding for the time being, news from the top is that we’re not out of the woods yet.
We all know that living in a clean and hygienic home that doesn't make us sick is very important. Unfortunately, we aren't treating Planet Earth with the same consideration! This infographic by the Climate Reality Project shows exactly how fossil vs renewable energy can impact our health.
Many people around the world, in both urban and rural communities, struggle to break out of the cycle of poverty. One of the reasons is a lack of electricity. A staggering 600 million people in Africa are without reliable, affordable electricity.
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