Category Archives: solar power

iShacks — Power for the People

Posted on February 18, 2016 by admin

After being impressed by solar energy installations for poorer homes in the northern Drakensberg, I was delighted to discover that the biggest urban solar energy project for indigent families is nearby at Ekanini (population about 9,000) alongside Kayamandi in Stellenbosch.  … Continue reading →

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Solar Frontiers

Posted on January 29, 2016 by admin

Household electricity for US$1.50 a month, replacing kerosene for lighting at US$10.00 a month.

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So what is smarter living all about?

Posted on January 28, 2016 by admin

In the USA, “Smart Homes” are all about convenience and consumption.  In South Africa (and much of Europe) there is a far greater focus on sustainability and renewable energy… on being greener. CapeInfo set out to discover the feasibility — … Continue reading →

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