Human Rights Day: The right to education remains elusive. Why is…Vivaldi Day: it’s all about youAs Eskom continues to struggle to provide South Africa with a consistent, reliable power supply, the use of solar energy is sky-rocketing. In 2023, the output of rooftop solar systems increased from 983 MW in March to 4,412 MW in June – an increase of 349%. The value of solar panels imported to SA between January and August 2023 stands at R12 billion.
In the gripping South African summer heat, many are relying on aircons to cool their homes. But, aircons draw as much as 150 times more energy than fans; around 900W in average conditions of 26.7°C and relative humidity of 60%. Even if you’ve switched to fans that are inverter-friendly or run on battery power, you could still be using five times more energy than necessary.