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tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/09/07/solar-energy-solar-geyser-faq/”; Why should you look at solar heating in the first place? Okay, so you aren’t that sure about it – here are the advantages of solar heating: • South Africa has very high solar irradiation, so using solar power makes sense. • Other than buying the technology, solar can save you money. • Heating water with [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/09/06/solar-water-heating-what-where-why/”; Solsquare use high quality Conergy tanks. What is Solar Water Heating? Solar hot water refers to the use of the sun’s energy to heat water for household and industrial use. Solar water heating systems generally consist of the following components: A solar collector tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/09/03/water-and-energy-the-link/”; The link between water and carbon is one most people don’t appreciate. In considering the process of producing and using water, many people overlook the energy input needed for treating and delivering water to our taps, not to mention the energy used to heat that water for [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/09/03/safari-lodges-solar-energy-plant-could-be-precursor-to-50-mw-project/”; South Africa’s first concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar demonstration plant of 60 kW is operational in the Western Cape, and supplying the daytime power requirements for the Aquila safari lodge, near Touws river. Photovoltaic solar panels at Aquila Safari Lodge The plant was built by German solar engineering [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/27/kick-the-bottle-habit/”; Save resources by drinking from a glass whenever you can, or use a refillable, stainless steel bottle when you are on the go. Ever wonder where most of those plastic water bottles go that we knock back from every day? Into landfills, where they live on and on [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/25/experts-urge-faster-more-relevant-un-climate-reports/”; The UN panel of climate scientists should be more nimble at highlighting global warming trends and at fixing mistakes, experts said ahead of the planned August 30 release of a review of the group’s work. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked for an independent [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/22/solar-water-heating/”; Solar water heating is gaining popularity all over the world due to the many benefits it offers and because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to install. There are many areas in a normal home that can benefit from solar power and one in particular is the heating of water [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/19/special-task-team-to-investigate-acid-water-drainage-in-sa/”; Water Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica has been mandated to urgently convene a special task team to investigate acid water drainage in some provinces. Briefing the media on Thursday following Cabinet’s regular Wednesday meeting, government spokesman Themba Maseko said the task team would develop a clear and co-ordinated [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/19/solar-power-video/”; Why you should consider solar power: Solar power is probably the most accessible form of renewable energy to homeowners and businesses in South Africa. Water Rhapsody and Yes Solar have combined so that we can offer you holistic sustainable living solutions. Our water conservation systems include rainwater harvesting systems, grey [...] |
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* Free hot water and a choice of solutions
* You get cash back from Eskom’s rebate
* Reduce your electricity bill by 40%
* Amortise your solar geyser in 3 -4 years
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