Solar Water Heaters
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Solar stuck where sun don’t shine: State spends R289m to store solar water heaters
The national solar water heater programme is set to take off once again this year, but meanwhile the government is spending millions on storing heaters that have yet to be…
Eskom hands over the reins of solar power geyser initiative
The utility’s rebate project failed to reach its target for the installation of solar systems, and the energy department will now run the initiative.
Solar company left out in the cold
A once promising geyser manufacturer is under pressure and faces closure following funding cuts.
Turning up the heat through solar power
The mass roll-out of solar water heaters in low income communities needs to be accompanied by consultation.
Three cities put the sunny side up
Municipalities want to roll out solar. Big time. Kevin Davie reports.