Generate Your Own Power

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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Mounting Systems and Panel Orientation

Learn how to choose roof mounts, ground mounts, and adjust panel orientation to maximize sunlight exposure and energy output.

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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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How Heatwaves Affect Solar Panel Performance in South Africa – 2025 Data

Exactly how much power solar panels lose during 35–45 °C South African heatwaves, why production still stays high, and simple tricks to minimise temperature losses.

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Can You Install Solar Yourself in South Africa? – Complete 2026 DIY Rules

Exactly what South African homeowners are allowed to do themselves in 2026 – mounting panels, running cables, final connection rules, CoC requirements and real cost savings.

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Sunsynk 12kW (SYNK-12K-SG01LP1) review

12kW continuous output with 18kWp PV input. Dual MPPT. Seamless battery & generator integration. Payback in 3.6 years for high-consumption homes, farms, and businesses battling load shedding.

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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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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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Suntech STPxxxS review

Founded in 2001, Suntech has over 20 GW installed globally. The STPxxxS series powers warehouses and factories across SA with proven long-term performance.

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JA Solar DeepBlue 4.0 review

550W N-type TOPCon bifacial panel with 21.3% efficiency. Up to 20% rear-side yield. 12/30-year warranty.

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