With Eskom having upped the ante on load shedding since the recent cold snap that saw snowfall in certain parts of the country, inquiries for alternative energy solutions and installations like solar PV have since shot up again as South Africans look to bring an end to the disruption that power cuts have on daily life.
The unfortunate reality is that load shedding will be a part of our lives for some time to come with Eskom expecting near-permanent power cuts for the next two years at least. Rushing into a solar investment could be an expensive mistake, and it comes down to assessing your individual energy needs first.Marc du Plessis, head of LookSee.co.
Mashele, who recently undertook to build an energy efficient home, says that the initial quotes received for a solar installation were high and as such, opted for the modular approach by setting up a basic system and building up over time.