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Solar power runs home, office

Johannesburg - While many consumers are frustrated by Eskom load shedding and businesses suffer because of the impact of the Eskom energy problems, a Fin24 user shares his solution: Solar power.

READ: Eskom is missing the point, consumers say

Dr. Sepp Stoxreiter writes:

"I installed a 6kWp solar PV System three years ago. It generates up to 40kW/h per day.

It runs my entire home, including two air conditioners, a geyser via a heatpump, a stove, a heavily used 3kW kettle and an office with nine staff and lots of computers.

And then there is still power to spare.

It cost almost R400 000, including a spare inverter in case the working one develops a problem.

I have not had a single problem since day one. It is the best investment I have made in a long time. Besides my Porsche loves its heated garage in winter, not to mention our large sparkling pool.



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