WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SOLAR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
Tue, 27 Apr 2021
When looking for a Lithium-Ion Battery these are the main factors you should consider. Capacity Cycle Life Useable Battery % (DOD) Voltage Chemical Structure Battery Management System Battery Casing Warranty Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity The most important factor is the battery’s capacity. Battery Capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours commonly written as kWh. A kWh is a unit of energy. For example,
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOALR HOT WATER AND SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
Wed, 30 Dec 2020
The difference between solar hot water and solar photovoltaic or solar panel systems is one of our most commonly asked questions. Both harness the sun’s energy but that is where the difference ends. A solar hot water system uses the sun’s thermal energy trapped in a hot box collector to transfer thermal energy to heat
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EAST WEST FACING SOLAR PANELS CAPE TOWN
Sun, 29 Nov 2020
EAST WEST FACING SOLAR PANELS CAPE TOWN We are proud to have commissioned and east west facing solar panels system in Brackenfell just outside Cape Town providing which is contrary to the traditional belief that north-facing solar panels are best. Noth Facing solar panels may be best at providing peak power but in a zero
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REVISED SARS TAX RULES POSITIVE FOR CUSTOMERS
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
With SARS Section 12b payback times for Solar PV are now even quicker… The accelerated depreciation allowance on renewable energy is now 100% in the first year. (100%). As from 1 January 2016 SARS Section 12B of the Income Tax Act (South Africa) was amended from a three year (50% – 30% – 20%) accelerated
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APPLYING FOR SMALL SCALE EMBEDDED GENERATION
Mon, 04 Sep 2017
Applying for small-scale embedded or solar generation If you are supplied with electricity by the City of Cape Town and would like to connect a small-scale embedded generator to the City’s electricity grid then, in terms of the Electricity By-law, you need to receive written authorisation to do so. How to apply To obtain written
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