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Solar energy is light and other forms of energy given off by the sun. Solar energy is collected and utilised to create current electricity.
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Solar panels are devices that are mounted in a framework or onto a structure for installation and are utilised to absorb sunlight as a source of energy to generate current electricity.
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A solar panel comprises of a collection of photovoltaic cells (solar), these cells are used to create electricity.
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Solar cells arranged in a pattern similar to a grid can be found on the surface of a solar panel.
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Solar panels are durable, they are not easily affected by weather conditions and their effectiveness decreases at the most by one or two percent per year.
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Reduced electricity accounts – Solar power gives you the ability to reduce and in some cases eliminate your electricity bill, enabling you to save on electricity costs.
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Independence from Municipal Electricity – Solar power enables you to utilise the power you gather from the sun to run your household and appliances, this means you would be exempt and unaffected by power outages and load shedding.
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Increase in property value – A solar system is an asset and can be sold with your house. Recent studies have found that houses with solar power systems have a higher property value.
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Return on investment – Since you will be utilising solar power to run your home, your would be guaranteed decrease in your municipal electricity bill thus resulting in your saving money. On average a solar system can be paid back with an estimated time period of 3 to 7 years.
frequently asked questions
Going completely off grid can be done in one big step
Going completely off grid can be introduced in phases
In order to be completely off grid you will require a backup generator.
These solar systems consist of solar panels, a grid tie inverter, battery inverter and batteries. This system utilises your excess solar power to charge your batteries instead of feeding it back to the grid, so that your battery can be cycled at night instead of you making use of Municipal / Eskom power. You indirectly utilise your solar power through the battery until the battery level runs low, thereafter Municipal / Eskom power will be utilised, this is an automatic switch controlled by an automated inverter.
BENEFITS
Inverter ensures an automatic switch between solar batteries and Eskom
Power backup for unexpected power cuts and load shedding
Life span on batteries is dependant on the type of battery and usage thereof but can generally last between 5 – 15 years.
These solar systems consist of solar panels and a grid tie inverter without batteries. This means that while Municipal / Eskom power is on, the system will be giving you savings. The unfortunate thing about this system is that your power will switch off during unexpected power cuts and load shedding as there is no back up battery. This option is purely for savings purposes.
BENEFITS
Cheaper installation costs
Can be upgraded with a battery back up system in future
Can feed back into the grid
Hardly any maintenance and approximately 25 years + lifespan
Here are 6 easy ways to prepare for going off-grid and save on your electricity bill:
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