A look at Heineken’s massive new solar plant in South Africa – with 14,000 panels tracking the movement of the sun
27 October 2022 – Business Tech Heineken South Africa launched a solar power plant at its Sedibeng, Midvaal brewery in Gauteng on Wednesday (26 October)
Application of Small Scale Embedded Generations at Municipalities and Eskom
What is SSEG: Small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) refers to power generation facilities, located at residential, commercial, or industrial sites, where electricity is generally also consumed. When
Understanding Alternative Energy
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Nersa’s price hike for solar users is doomed from the start
11 March 2022 A new electricity pricing methodology, proposed by energy regulator Nersa last September, has led to a significant backlash from the public and various
Eskom tariffs to increase by 9.6% from 1 April
Eskom had asked for a 20.5% increase, including the previous allowable revenue. Nersa warned that the prices are “indicative”, as the actual price must still
FoxESS AIO Hybrid Inverter
The stunning All-In-One storage system from Fox is an advanced battery storage system available in AC-Coupled and Hybrid variants. It is contained in one compact
SA’s Transition To Electric Vehicles Not Beneficial Without Access To Clean Power
There has been discussions about the move to electric vehicles in South Africa for many years with some vehicle brands launching a range of electric
Why Businesses Are Going Solar
There are news articles making their rounds about the escape route that many large businesses, including Shoprite Holdings and SA Breweries are taking to get
Massive steps in Solar Power across South Africa
There have been great strides for the solar industry over the last few weeks with key players in the commercial industry innovating new methods of
How much can you really save with solar?
When home or business owners are looking for solar, one of the thoughts that often goes through their minds is, “Why is electricity so expensive
What is the average cost of residential solar panels
Are you expectant of when you will receive your next notification for the “Eskom se Push” app, or are you worried about another electricity hike
What Are The Advantages Of Solar Energy Compared To Other Renewable Energy Solutions
There has been an increase in uptake of renewable energy sources for home and business use in South Africa, especially with the continuous rolling blackouts
The Best Season To Get Solar Installed
Thinking about getting a solar system installed in your home? There are many factors to consider but the least considered of all of them would
Solar Triumphs Are Bad News For Eskom
According to a recent report, Eskom is expecting a drop in revenue due to recent changes to the amendment of section 2 of the Electricity
Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?
One of the biggest selling points for a home solar energy system, aside from off-the-grid power generation, electricity cost savings and environmental benefits, is the
Solar Panels Are Advancing
Solar has been around for decades and prices of generating electricity with this technology which harnesses sun-power to power homes, businesses and even parts of
Cape Town Government Announces New Tariffs And Rates Effective 1 July 2021
With the new financial year starting for government organisations on 1 July 2021, the government has also announced a tariff increase on water, sewage, electricity
How Do Solar Panels Work?
The earth intercepts a lot of the sun’s power, receiving around 173 000 terawatts of solar energy, 10 000 times more power than the population
Most new wind and solar projects are cheaper than coal
A new report, “Renewable Power Generation Costs 2020”, states that 800 GW of existing coal capacity already costs more than the new PV and wind
State Of Renewable Energy In South Africa
Coal power currently represents approximately 74% of the power generation in South Africa, followed by hydro at 7%, wind at 4%, solar PV at 3%,
22% Of Carbon Emissions In South Africa Come From Commercial Buildings
Energy use in buildings – from heating and cooling to keeping the lights on – is responsible for over one-third of the carbon emissions in
Little Known Facts About Why Solar Is The Future Of Energy In The World
Solar panel installations have been booming over recent years with the World Economic Forum estimating that almost 100,000 solar panels are installed worldwide every hour,
How Solar Can Benefit Your Home Or Business & Make It More Environmentally Friendly Amid Loadshedding
South African’s have been undergoing the after effects of a perfect-storm that hit Eskom in 2008 which comprised a combination of factors, including rising costs,
What’s Trending In Home Automation In 2021
You spend a lot of your time at home, and with the looming lockdowns due to the third-wave of COVID, the time you spend at
