Cape Town’s massive 500MW plan to stop load shedding

by PV Consult | Feb 28, 2023 | Electricity Demand

Staff Writer 22 February 2023 The City of Cape Town is gearing up to put 500MW on its grid to cover the failing national power utility Eskom and stop load shedding. Speaking with BizNewsTv, the mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, said that there is no way for...

11 Reasons to Consider Solar Power for Your Business

by PV Consult | Feb 28, 2023 | Electricity Demand

Solar Power for your Business Solar Power for your business is more accessible and affordable than ever before! Here are 11 reasons why your business should join the solar revolution!    Fewer Government Restrictions South Africa has the perfect Climate for...

Important steps for buying a safe and legal solar power system

by PV Consult | Feb 23, 2023 | Electricity Demand

Hanno Labuschagne  20 February 2023 The City of Cape Town has published a comprehensive checklist of all the steps homeowners should take to ensure their solar system is safe and legal. The city’s mayoral committee member for energy, Beverley van Reenen, said there...

The best-case scenario for rooftop solar tax breaks in South Africa: Expert

by PV Consult | Feb 23, 2023 | Electricity Demand, Solar News and Updates

Staff Writer 21 February 2023 Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is widely expected to announce a tax incentive related to rooftop solar during his budget speech this week (22 February). This follows confirmation from president Cyril Ramaphosa during is State of the...

Crypto power: Can solar panels boost cheap, green homes in South Africa?

by PV Consult | Jun 6, 2021 | Electricity Demand

Kim Harrisberg When property developer Anver Essop bought land in Cape Town’s gang-ridden Cape Flats area, people laughed at him for considering it an investment. Now, 12 years later, the Watergate Estate is a sought-after refuge that will soon be donned with solar...