A winter of load shedding: is solar the answer?
With winter fast approaching, people across South Africa are presented with an all too familiar feeling of apprehension around electricity. Load shedding is far from over, and whilst a lack of power is manageable in the summer months, darker days [...]
Expanding the KODAK Solar Battery range
The KODAK L1 and FL5.2 batteries have just been joined by a brand-new addition that has further strengthened the KODAK Solar Storage offering. Introducing the brand-new KODAK BL3.6 PV battery! All-new storage for Southern Africa The BL3.6 is a [...]
Making the move to renewable energy in 2022
Across the board, 2021 was dubbed as the apex of South Africa’s energy crisis, with load shedding reaching 1,000 hours in November and power prices increasing substantially over the year. In terms of energy availability in South Africa, the chief [...]
Shedding Light on 2022: What Does the Energy Landscape Look Like
The world of energy is changing. Despite global setbacks during 2021 — primarily due to the pandemic and the microchip shortage — the renewable energy industry continued to grow over the past 12 months. Demand remains on an upwards trajectory, [...]
The resilience of residential inverters
Despite its abundant benefits, purchasing a solar PV system for your home or business is an investment. Albeit worthwhile — but an investment nonetheless. As such, many homeowners and small business owners are keen to ensure that the products they choose [...]
Going grid-free
The concept of going ‘off-grid’ is a fun and exciting notion in today’s hyper-connected world. However, as a homeowner or small business owner in South Africa, the benefits of being more self-sufficient are numerous — from guaranteeing electricity during periods of [...]