Consider converting to solar energy

Electricity supply remains a major worrying factor to all residents.

Eskom has announced that they do not have enough funds to keep the energy running.

They have also said load shedding will continue so as to prevent a total blackout.

Their CEO, Mr Tshediso Matona, was quoted as saying there is a possibility that the power system might collapse.

The utility has indicated that it needs additional funds to keep buying diesel, which is running the open gas turbines and has several technical issues at its power station.

Some consumers have been following their advice to save electricity, but this is clearly not enough.

Solar energy can help consumers lower their electricity bill significantly.

The cost of installing the solar panel system depends on different factors.

It includes the amount of power used in 24 hours, the size of the system of the reserve power in days, location, environment and the quality of the components used.

For a small house it can cost R250 000, for a medium house R250 000 to R500 000 and for a larger house it can range between R500 000 to R1-million.

Converting to solar energy is not too expensive with today’s technologies, nor does it have to take place by converting your entire house.

Consumers can save up to R755 on their electricity bill monthly.

A solar power system produces the most electricity during mid-day when the utility rates are the highest.

Solar energy is also environmentally friendly, avoiding carbon immersions because coal is currently used to generate electricity.

It avoids pollution as well, where conventional energy production pollutes water, land and air.