Solar

Solar energy is light and other forms of energy given off by the sun. Solar energy is collected and utilised to create current electricity.

• 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.

• A solar panel comprises of a collection of photovoltaic cells (solar), these cells are used to create electricity.

• Solar cells arranged in a pattern similar to a grid can be found on the surface of a solar panel.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.