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What to Expect During Solar Power Kit Installations

Solar Power Kit installations are pretty straightforward, but you may not know what to expect if you’re not in the industry. You also may not know that there is a fine line between a sound, safe installation and an unsafe one. In this guide, we’ll go through the solar installation process and what you need […]

Energy Efficient Water Heating Solution Comparison – 2023

Energy Efficient Water Heating Solutions harvest the sun’s rays and ambient temperatures to produce hot water is far less expensive than using grid-supplied power and a green, sustainable way to ensure you have hot water on demand. We are extremely lucky to live in a country that has the perfect climate for solar power production […]

South Africa’s Solar Panel Tax Rebate Explained

The long-awaited residential solar tax rebate has made its debut in South Africa. However, there are rules, regulations and limitations to this rebate. While many South Africans will benefit from this welcomed legislation, many will, unfortunately, not. This article will explain how this system works, who is eligible, and the limitations, expectations and rules.

Solar System Troubleshooting

Learning the basic functions and settings of your solar power system is essential. This troubleshooting guide will help you. This guide contains easy-to-understand instructions and video tutorials to teach you how to: Reserve your battery for load shedding and charge your battery bank using grid-supplied electricity. Learn about the system monitoring apps available and how […]

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Our Personal Solar Power Journey

I am sure you’ve heard about how solar power is “beneficial” and how it can help you save money on electricity every month. As the writer of most of Solar Advice’s content, I have researched solar power and its benefits. I have even written guides and articles outlying the pros of installing solar. However, I […]

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Solar Panel Array: How to Size An Array

  South Africa has perfect weather conditions for a Solar Array, so it makes sense that we explore Solar solutions as an alternative to nuclear power. Sizing a solar panel array is an essential part of creating a solar power kit. You now know what inverter you want. But, how do we go about sizing […]

Solar Geysers and Conversion Kits Explained

Solar Geysers and Conversion Kits Explained

If you’re considering embarking on your solar power journey but don’t know where to start, . Electric Geysers account for between . While this number is staggering, there is a solution: installing . Our kits come with a five-year standard warranty and have a life expectancy of 15+ years. In this guide, you’ll learn about […]

Solar Geysers and Conversion Kits Explained

Integral Collector Storage Systems (Solar Water Heater)

Even though Integral Collector Storage Systems share familiar elements of design and functionality with flat-plate Solar Water Heater geysers, there are some differences. In fact, ICS (also referred to as batch or bread box) systems are a little less complicated. Where the flat-plate system separates the collectors and the tank, ICS combine them. In the […]

Solar Geyser Price Comparison

The Anatomy Of A Geyser and How It Works

The electric geyser is such a natural part of the home that South Africans rarely think about it. We only really notice it when there’s no hot water, and we unwillingly accept the fact that it pushes the electricity bill higher than we’d like. In fact, with the increasing cost of electricity, electric geysers are […]

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Solar Charge Controller

An essential part of every Off-Grid and Hybrid Solar Power System is the Solar Charge Controller. In this starter guide we’re going to cover: What Is A Solar Charge Controller How Do Charge Controllers Work The Different Types Of Charge Controllers Let’s get started. How Do Charge Controllers Work Sometimes referred to as a Solar […]