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Incentives for South Africans to install a solar PV system have initiated a spike in requests for information from individuals, companies and body corporates. The following checklist can help owners understand what is needed to install a solar solution.
While affordability is a factor, owners must follow specific guidelines before committing to and installing a solar FV system. These guidelines will ensure the installations are safe and legal.
Checklist to install safe and legal rooftop solar PV First, be energy efficient and energy-wise
Energy efficiency is your first step on the small-scale embedded generation journey. Before installing a solar FV system, owners can implement measures to become more electricity-efficient to reduce the size and, thus, the cost of the system required. These measures include energy-efficient light bulbs, regularly defrosting freezers, buying energy-efficient appliances and using hot water geysers sparingly, |