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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Why wall-mounted solar panels are not popular in South Africa

    Why wall-mounted solar panels are not popular in South Africa While wall-mounted solar panels are proving useful in certain overseas markets, there are good reasons why they are unlikely to gain much traction in South Africa. Recent studies have shown that vertically oriented solar PV panels...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Solar power price cuts could be coming to an end

    Solar power price cuts could be coming to an end The big plunge in solar power system prices in South Africa over the past few years could be coming to an end. Global prices of solar panels, inverters, and batteries dropped sharply in 2023 and 2024, largely due to substantial overproduction in...
  4. Jan

    Solar Advice, AWPower, Hohm Energy, and Rubicon's home batter spec advice

    Best battery sizes and specifications for stage 6 load-shedding Typical mid-sized South African households looking to keep key appliances powered during load-shedding up to stage 6 should buy at least a 5kWh lithium-ion battery. MyBroadband asked several reputable solar and backup power...
  5. Jan

    Oversupply and lower material costs help reduce solar panel and battery prices in South Africa

    Good news for solar panel and battery prices in South Africa Oversupply and a price battle between Chinese manufacturers with growing manufacturing capacity have sent solar panel and battery prices in South Africa downwards in the last few months. That is according to two reputed solar...
  6. Jan

    Factors to consider when speccing a solar power system

    How to build the best solar power system for your needs Eskom load-shedding in 2023 has already surpassed previous years, and to help reduce demand on the grid, government is incentivising solar power installations for households and businesses. However, choosing the right backup power system...
    • Jan
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    • awpower eskom load-shedding solar photovoltaics solar power
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  7. Jan

    The cost of going totally off-grid in 2023

    Goodbye Eskom — How much it costs to go off-grid Giving Eskom the boot will cost you two to three times more than having a grid-tied solar and backup system that can provide over 90% of your electricity needs. MyBroadband recently spoke to two established solar companies in South Africa —...
  8. Jan

    Tips to avoid solar power scams

    How to spot a solar scam South Africans in the market for solar and backup energy products can follow a few important steps to minimise the chances of buying an underperforming, dangerous, or non-existent system. The frequency and high intensity of load-shedding in the past few months have...
  9. Jan

    AWPower discusses viability of home wind power generation

    Why home wind power is useless for most South Africans There is a long list of reasons why wind power is unsuitable for most home self-generation in South Africa, a renewable energy expert has told MyBroadband. These include lower energy availability, more maintenance and monitoring...
  10. Jan

    Replacing damaged or stolen solar panels

    Big solar panel problem — and how South African insurance companies handle it The rapid advancement of solar panels could cause a significant problem when a replacement is needed, as they must be compatible with the rest of the system, and sourcing the right panels can be challenging. When a...
    • Jan
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    • auto & general awpower christiaan hattingh king price momentum insure ricardo coetzee wynand van vuuren
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  11. Jan

    Solar panel brand recommendations from Solar Advice, AWPower, and Rubicon - March 2023

    Best solar panels for beating load-shedding South Africans looking to escape load-shedding with a solar power system have various solar panel brands from which to choose, with the best being Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Trina, Longi, and Seraphim. This is according to spokespeople from Solar...
    • Jan
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    • awpower canadian solar ja solar longi rubicon seraphim solar advice trina
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  12. Jan

    Cape Town says it's broken its monthly solar PV record

    Cape Town sets solar power record The City of Cape Town received its highest monthly photovoltaic solar (PV) installation applications during February 2023. Residents and businesses submitted 1,040 solar PV applications to the city in 2023, 440 in January and 600 in February.
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    • awpower christiaan hattingh city of cape town geordin hill-lewis
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  13. Jan

    AWPower seeing fewer fury-fuelled solar "impulse buys" - more calculated decisions to deal with long-term load-shedding

    Goodbye Eskom — The truth about going off-grid The severe load-shedding that South Africa has endured in the past few months has many more households threatening to go entirely off-grid, but the reality is that kicking Eskom to the curb is no simple or cheap endeavour. Christiaan Hattingh...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Seven steps for getting solar power for your home

    Seven steps for getting solar power for your home Many South African households are considering installing solar power systems to reduce their reliance on Eskom's grid. The plethora of providers and options available can be overwhelming for those inexperienced in electrical jargon and the...
  15. Jan

    What you should know before installing solar power

    What South African homeowners should know before installing solar power There are several legal and technical requirements homeowners should be aware of if they plan to install a solar power system. Many South Africans have been looking into generating their own power to save money on...
    • Jan
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    • awpower christiaan hattingh electrical conformance board of sa (ecbsa) engineering council of south africa (ecsa) solar power
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  16. Jan

    Solar power systems in the Cape perform worse in winter - AWPower explains

    Why South African solar power systems can underperform in winter South African homes and businesses with solar power systems may experience a significant dip in generation performance during winter, AWPower has told MyBroadband. Although South Africa gets copious amounts of sunshine for much...
    • Jan
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    • awpower christiaan hattingh load-shedding solar photovoltaics
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  17. Jan

    Solar Advice's basic off-grid solar power system prices compared

    How much it costs to get solar power and say goodbye to Eskom Going off-grid to escape the clutches of load-shedding is relatively expensive, with prices ranging from R172,420 to over R500,000. The cost depends on household electricity usage and how many days the system must last without...
  18. Jan

    Interesting price difference between solar with grid backup, and going off-grid

    Solar power with Eskom grid backup vs going off-grid — surprising price difference There is a monumental difference in the price you would pay for a solar power system capable of providing around 95% of your electricity usage compared to one that can achieve 100%. AWPower's managing director...
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    • awpower christiaan hattingh eskom load-shedding nick roche rubicon solar photovoltaics
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  19. Jan

    Home solar power - not worth cutting Eskom off completely if you don't have to

    Goodbye Eskom — the true cost of going fully off-grid South Africans looking to go 100% off-grid with no backup power from Eskom should be aware that it could come at an unjustifiably high price. The recent re-emergence of Stage 4 load-shedding has many people riled up and some threatening...
  20. Jan

    Save 80% to 90% on electricity while paying off solar power system

    How much you can save on electricity by switching to solar South Africans can convert a sizeable portion of their electricity supply to self-generated solar and save between 80-90% on their electricity bills while paying off their system. Eskom was recently granted an average electricity...
    • Jan
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    • awpower christiaan hattingh load-shedding south african post office (sapo)
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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