Dirty or dusty panels are more prone to the hot spot effect. It is also necessary to ensure that trees, leaves and other debris do not block direct sunlight from […]
South Africa just hit the worst 10-year load shedding milestone.
As South Africa moves closer to the one-year anniversary of permanent load shedding, 2023 has already seen the country sitting in the dark for longer than the last 10 years […]
How Solar Power Works
Step 1: Sunlight Activates The Panels A rooftop solar panel arrayA rack-and-panel solar systemEach individual panel is constructed of a layer of silicon cells, a metal frame, a glass casing […]
How does a grid-connected solar PV system work?
Here is a basic overview on how grid-connected solar power systems work. During the day when the sun is shining, sunlight falling onto your solar panels/modules is converted into DC […]
Beware ‘cheap’ solar systems in South Africa – they will cost you.
As another wave of crippling stage six blackouts grips the country, South Africans are increasingly rushing to solar solutions to plug the energy gap. However, homeowners need to be cautious, […]