Solar Knowledge Centre
Plain explanations of the decisions that shape a solar system — written by the people who install them in Witbank.
How Solar Panels Work
From photons to plug points — what actually happens between your roof and your distribution board.
Solar Batteries Explained
Usable capacity, discharge rate and why 'how many hours' is the wrong first question.
Hybrid vs Off-Grid Solar
Two very different design philosophies, and how to tell which one your property needs.
How to Choose a Solar Inverter
The inverter defines what your system can do — not just how much it can produce.
How to Size a Solar Battery
Start with the loads you refuse to lose, then work outwards.
Solar System Maintenance
What a maintenance visit covers, and what you can watch yourself between visits.
Why Is My Solar System Not Producing Enough Power?
The usual suspects, ranked by how often we actually find them.
Can I Upgrade My Solar System?
Often yes — the answer lives inside your existing inverter's specification.
Residential Solar vs Commercial Solar
Same technology, very different design drivers.
Solar Power for Businesses
Why daytime load profiles make commercial solar straightforward to justify.
Solar Backup During Load Shedding
What a backup system does the moment the grid disappears.
Ready for a System of Your Own?
Tell us about your property and what you need the system to do. We will assess it and send a written, itemised proposal.