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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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Solar Maintenance & Tips

Learn how to maintain solar panels, inverters, and batteries, perform inspections, clean panels safely, and troubleshoot common issues for long-term efficiency.

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Municipal Approvals for Grid-Tied Solar Systems

Learn the steps required to obtain municipal approval for connecting your solar PV system to the grid.

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Complete Step-by-Step Solar PV Installation Guide for South Africa

Learn how to install a solar PV system from start to finish, including site assessment, equipment selection, mounting, wiring, inverter setup, and testing.

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Monitoring and Maintaining Your Solar PV System

Ensure your solar PV system operates efficiently with proper monitoring, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.

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JA Solar JAM54S30 review

440W monocrystalline PERC half-cut panel with 20.7% efficiency. Ideal for urban rooftops with partial shading. 12/30-year warranty.

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Trina Solar Vertex S+ TSM-NEG9R.28 450W review

450W N-type dual-glass half-cut panel with 22.5% efficiency. Ultra-low degradation. 25/30-year warranty.

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Victron VE.Direct Cable 3m review

Genuine Dutch 3m VE.Direct cable. RJ45 straight-through. Connects MPPT, BMV, SmartShunt to GX devices. 5-year warranty. Plug-and-play monitoring.

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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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ProSolar RoofTrac review

USA-engineered RoofTrac classic rails. Universal fit for IBR & tile roofs. 2400 Pa wind load. 25-year warranty. Timeless flush-mount design trusted for decades.

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