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Can I go off grid with solar?
When you install solar power on your property, you will still be connected to the grid. You will use the grid as backup power source in the event of persistent overcast weather whereby your solar system generates less than you need. The grid ...
Does Net-metering work during load shedding?
If your solar power system is connected to the grid, it will shut off when the grid goes down (power outage or load shedding). This is done as a safety measure to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair-people from being injured ...
Is solar energy for me?
Solar power has proven itself as an effective option for homes and businesses around the world and in South Africa. Solar power has also positioned itself as a reliable solution to challenges faced by traditional energy sources including continual ...
How do solar photovoltaic (PV) systems work?
Solar panels absorb the sun's energy throughout the day and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. Most homes and businesses run on alternating current (AC) electricity, so the DC electricity is then passed through an inverter to convert it ...
What are the financial benefits of solar energy?
When you install a solar energy system on your property, you save money on your electricity bills and protect yourself against forever rising electricity tariffs in the future. How much you can save depends on the size of your system, the type of ...