Power options for when loadshedding strikes

Loadshedding is not going away, and most people are considering alternative solutions to keep their power on. By Christiaan Hattingh, MD of AWPower The good news is that you can use your investments in backup power to bring your electricity costs down over time and...

What to consider when choosing a power backup plan

In April this year, Eskom warned that South Africans would continue to experience power outages this winter, and in June h loadshedding was ramped up to Stage 6. With experts predicting that electricity is set to double in price in the next five years, and...

Remanufacturing is the missing link in recycling

We are all making significant changes to the way we live so that we can reduce our environmental impact. The products we use, how we travel, and even what we eat are all decisions that need to be made with sustainability in mind. As we celebrate World Environment Day,...

Cleaner alternatives for Africa’s energy mix

According to the World Economic Forum, only 9% of all the energy generated in Africa came from renewable sources in 2020. Progress is being made, however, with solar and wind capacity increasing by 13% and 11% respectively, and hydropower soaring by 25% – all in...

A perfect storm is forcing South Africans to develop green independence

Sometimes, despite the writing being on the wall, it takes a single straw to break a camel’s back. For all our best intentions, and well-meaning words, it is often easier to continue with the status quo. However, a perfect storm in South Africa has now well and truly...

Will solar PV increase the value of your home?

With rising electricity prices and Eskom loadshedding likely to be part of South African life for the near future, more households are looking to achieve more independence from the national power grid. As people evaluate their options, one of their most frequent...