Load Shedding: What to Expect & How to Prepare

When load shedding began in 2005, we made a joke of it. It was amusing that we were braaing for breakfast, making coffee over candles, or leaving work early some days for a lack of power. But, the jokes ran dry sometime during 2019. No longer did Eskom seem amateurish, rather it became clear that […]

The Impact of Load Shedding on Small Businesses

8 Million South Africans are spread across more or less 5 million formal and informal SMMEs (small, medium and macro enterprises). This contributes to 40% of our economy, meaning that our economy lives and breathes off the success of entrepreneurial small businesses.

The Real Cost of Installing Solar

The cost of solar energy has plummeted in recent years due to incredible advancements in the technology used and how it’s produced. If we consider this alongside the escalating cost and hassles of Eskom power, “going solar” has become far more feasible than it ever was. 

How to Choose Your Solar Solution

Solar power protects against unpredictable pricing for electricity by putting the control back into your hands, allowing you to plan ahead accurately and sustainably. 

How to Avoid Load Shedding? Solar Power Solutions

Is Load Shedding Still Happening? Load shedding isn’t going away. No one is kidding themselves by saying anything different. So, doesn’t it seem better to huddle together and talk strategy, rather than slumping over in our collective seats? We might not be able to avoid load shedding entirely, but how can we ease it?

Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) in SA: What You Need to Know

As South Africa faces ongoing energy challenges, businesses and homeowners are turning to small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) as a reliable alternative to Eskom’s unstable grid. These solar energy systems allow you to generate your own power while remaining connected to the municipal grid. However, before you install solar panels, it’s crucial to understand how SSEG […]