Solar energy is clean, renewable and sustainable and therefore helps you protect the environment.
2. The energy from the sun is free, the savings are immediate and for many years to come. The use of solar energy indirectly also reduces health costs.
3. Once installed there are no recurring costs. Consider in 2006 Eskom launched a massive campaign to cut back on the high-energy consumption in Sou
th Africa. 2200 jobs were created to deliver 5 3000 000 free compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s) to consumers. This reduced the countries energy demand and brought a saving of 229MW. Electric lights however are only the second highest contributor to your electricity bill whereas your electric geyser is responsible for up to 60% of your main electrical cost. Solar energy is derived from the sun and converted into heat or electricity. It is a source of renewable energy that can be used in a number of applications; heating your pool water, heating your home’s domestic water and providing it with electricity. Solar power is clean and pollution-free. On the 15th of May 2009, NERSA published Eskom’s application for a 34% tariff increase is it therefore not an opportune time for you to consider an upgrade to a solar system. Solar energy is responsible for weather patterns and ocean currents.
2. Da Vinci predicted a solar industry as far back as 1447.
3. In one hour more sunlight reaches the earth than what is used by the entire population in one year.
4. Third world countries with an abundance of sunlight represent the fastest growing market for solar energy.
5. Shell Oil predicted that 50% of the world’s energy will come from renewable sources by 2040.
6. By heating your pool with solar panels you can double your swimming season.
