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Municipal Approvals for Grid-Tied Solar Systems

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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Mounting Systems and Panel Orientation

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

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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Understanding NERSA Registration for Solar PV

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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Best Time of Year to Install Solar in South Africa – 2025/2026 Ultimate Timing Guide

Best Time of Year to Install Solar in South Africa – 2025/2026 Ultimate Timing Guide

Why January–April beats every other month for solar installations in South Africa – price, weather, production, installer availability and beating the December rush.

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Latest Solar Product Reviews

JA Solar JAM54S30 review

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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BlueNova RacPower 5kWh review

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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Hubble AM-5 review

Hubble AM-5 review

5.12kWh fully usable (100% DoD). 1C discharge. Stack up to 15 units for 76.8kWh. Hubble Cloud app with real-time monitoring. Payback in 3.8–4.5 years.

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Suntech STPxxxS review

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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Victron VE.Direct Cable 3m review

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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