Why Solar Energy?

What is Solar Energy?

Solar Energy is the technology used to exploit the sun’s energy and make it useable. The so- called photovoltaic cells, also well known as solar panels, are the key ingredient to generate solar energy. When the sunlight hits the cells, it knocks electrons loose from their atoms. The electricity gets generated as the electrons flow through the cell.

Benefits of solar energy

It is a good investment, with an annual average of almost 1000 sun hours in KwaZulu-Natal, solar energy is a very good option to reduce your electricity bills. With a solar system or backup system, you will generate free and green energy all year round. How much you exactly save on your bill, will be dependent on the type of solar system or backup system and your usage.

Green and renewable energy source

Solar Energy has a lot of benefits, but the most important thing is that it is a truly renewable energy source. It can be generated worldwide and is available every day. Unlike most other sources of energy, we cannot run out of solar energy. It is also a non-polluting energy source, and it does not emission any greenhouse gases while producing electricity.

Low Maintenance Costs

If you look after your solar system, or bakup system your system will last you for years and does not require a lot of maintenance. Only the cables are usually the parts of the system that need to be changed between 5-10 years as they are continuously working to convert solar energy into electricity. After covering the initial costs of your solar system or backup, you can expect little to nothing on maintenance and repair work on a monthly basis.