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Eight Days Off-Grid: How the Transition Has Affected Us in the Short Term

The human side of eight days off-grid. The anger and confusion on day one. A battery that drained to zero overnight due to a wrong communications cable on…

Types of Solar Panels

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

Solar Inverters Explained

Learn how solar inverters work, the differences between string, micro, and hybrid inverters, and how to choose the best inverter for your PV system.

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.

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…

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…

ARTSolar AR550M 550W review

550W monocrystalline PERC panel. 100% manufactured in SA. 12/25-year warranty.

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.

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.

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.