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Complete Step-by-Step Solar PV Installation Guide for South Africa

Complete Step-by-Step Solar PV Installation Guide for South Africa

Learn how to install a solar PV system from start to finish, including site assessment, equipment selection, mounting, wiring, inverter setup, and testing.

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Monitoring and Maintaining Your Solar PV System

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

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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Solar Inverters Explained

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.

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Solar Batteries and Energy Storage

Solar Batteries and Energy Storage

Learn about solar battery types, storage technologies, sizing, and practical tips to increase energy independence and optimize your PV system.

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Latest Solar Product Reviews

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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JA Solar DeepBlue 4.0 review

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

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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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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Dyness PowerBrick review

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.

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