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. Read More →
Solar PV System Safety Standards (SANS 10142) SANS 10142-1 is the mandatory electrical wiring code in South Africa. Every solar PV installation — grid-tied, hybrid, or off-grid — must comply to ensure safety, reliability, and insurance validity. Read More →
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. Read More →
Monitoring and Maintaining Your Solar PV System Ensure your solar PV system operates efficiently with proper monitoring, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance. Read More →
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. Read More →
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. Read More →
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. Read More →
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. Read More →
Dyness PowerBrick review We review the Dyness PowerBrick lithium battery system and evaluate its efficiency, warranty, safety and real-world performance for South African households. Read More →
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. Read More →