Preparing Your Roof for Solar Panel Installation Learn how to assess and prepare your roof for solar panels, including structural checks, cleaning, and waterproofing. 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 →
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. 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 →
Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs in South Africa Turn excess solar power into credits or cash. This guide covers net metering, feed-in tariffs, eligibility, application steps, and real-world payouts — updated for 2025 municipal rules. Read More →
ARTSolar AR550M 550W review 550W monocrystalline PERC panel. 100% manufactured in SA. 12/25-year warranty. Read More →
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. Read More →
JA Solar JAM72D30 review 520W PERC panel with 20.9% efficiency. Multi-busbar for low-light. 12/25-year warranty. Read More →
Deye SUN-12K-SG01HP3 review 12kW 3-phase balanced output. 18kWp PV input. 240A battery charge. Powers irrigation pumps, cold rooms, and 3-phase motors. Scalable to 96kW. Payback in 3.7 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 →