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How Solar PV Systems Work

Learn the inner workings of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including panels, inverters, batteries, and system design for homes and businesses.

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Preparing Your Roof for Solar Panel Installation

Learn how to assess and prepare your roof for solar panels, including structural checks, cleaning, and waterproofing.

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How to Install a Solar PV System

Step-by-step guide for installing a solar PV system, including planning, choosing components, mounting panels, electrical connections, and commissioning.

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Types of Solar Panels

Learn about monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film solar panels, including their advantages, disadvantages, and best use cases.

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Understanding NERSA Registration for Solar PV

Learn how to register your solar PV system with NERSA, the process, requirements, and benefits of compliance.

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Dyness A48100 review

5.12kWh LiFePO4 rack-mount. 90% DoD. 6000 cycles. Stack up to 15 units for 76.8kWh. RS485/CAN BMS for GoodWe, Solis, Deye, Sunsynk. Payback in 4.0–5.0 years.

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BlueNova RacPower 5kWh review

5kWh usable (90% DoD). 7000 cycles. 1C discharge. Proudly built in Cape Town. BEE Level 1. Payback in 4.0–4.8 years.

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Risen RSMxxx-108 review

Lightweight, affordable, and Tier 2 reliable — perfect for small urban roofs in Cape Town, Joburg, and Durban. Payback in under 5 years with real-world yields of 1,780 kWh/kWp.

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Solis S6-EH1 8K review

8kW continuous output. 10kWp PV input. 160A battery charge. Fanless & silent. Powers geysers, pools, EVs, and high-consumption homes. Payback in 4.0 years.

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Unirac SM Rail Roof Mount review

USA-engineered SolarMount (SM) rails. Universal fit for IBR & tile roofs. 2400 Pa wind load. 25-year warranty. Fastest flush-mount install in SA.

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