Taking another one for the team at Quaysyde as we watch the Canals Solar Challenge in St Francis (name subject to change/confirmation). Winner is the craft that completes the most circuits of the Canals using a maximum of 4 Solar Panels. #solar #stfrancisbay #straton #stratonsolar - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Taking another one for the team
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Wish you were here
Wish you were here @emkaystraton - @hannah.straton living the dream in #stfrancisbay - Michael and Hannah watching the Canals Solar Challenge which Rob van der Merwe’s team is leading by a country mile. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Wish you were here
Another ‘difficult’ Solar installation
Another Straton Solar installation - this time with Solar Edge. As we travel around we see competing products and remain convinced that we have chosen the right products to promote, support, install and maintain. Solar Edge for those installations with shadow and ‘difficult’ roof orientation and Schneider for the more ‘ideal’ roof configurations with no shadow. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Another ‘difficult’ Solar installation
The Dawning of Solar 2.0
The Dawning of Solar 2.0: Rooftop Solar goes 2.0 When it comes to Solar Systems the consumer always had two choices: Grid Tie only which had to shut down during load shedding and failure of the grid Hybrid incorporating (mainly) battery back up which would seamlessly provide power to the home in the event of a grid failure. Obviously the difference between the two is in the cost of installation and the running cost over the life of a system with straight grid tie winning the cost race hands … [Read more...] about The Dawning of Solar 2.0
Today’s Solar Question
The question for you today is; "If I arrive at your business/home to give a quote for a Solar System will you be more inclined to use our services if I am riding an electric vehicle?" Pictured above is a Vespa Elettrica as it is probably the cheapest and coolest option currently available. Vespa says; "The Vespa Elettrica will, first and foremost, be a true Vespa, bringing the very latest in electric technology to a vehicle that will retain all the features that have been vital to its … [Read more...] about Today’s Solar Question
Recent expansion to our solar system
The Cobbler and his Shoes is NOT applicable here as Straton Solar now runs THREE solar systems at our offices in Mangold Street, Newton Park. Here Carlos (not the jackal) works on a recent expansion to two of the solar systems. In THIS solar room we are running a Schneider Conext RL Grid Tie Inverter along with a Schneider Conext XW + Hybrid Inverter. In this instance the ‘Cobbler’ believes in his ‘shoes’ and has invested heavily in solar systems - http://Straton.co.za Coupled … [Read more...] about Recent expansion to our solar system
PROINSO partners with OMRON to launch TURNSOLE, the fully-integrated single axis solar tracking system
PROINSO partners with OMRON to launch TURNSOLE, the fully-integrated single axis solar tracking system: TURNSOLE Powered by Omron – horizontal single axis solar tracking system Photo: PROINSO Cape Town, SA (September 26, 2017): PROINSO, the leading global distributor, integrator and technology company in the solar market, has partnered with the Japanese conglomerate OMRON to develop a fully integrated solar tracking system. Leveraging significant combined experience in tracker development … [Read more...] about PROINSO partners with OMRON to launch TURNSOLE, the fully-integrated single axis solar tracking system
Greener Municipalities?
Municipalities across the country are set to go greener with the introduction of a new national strategy. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has developed the national greening strategy, which aims to assist municipalities to develop greening plans at local level, and ensure that greening is included in the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). Speaking at the launch of National Arbor Week at Cedarville Town Hall in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape on Friday, Agriculture, … [Read more...] about Greener Municipalities?
Sun Chaser Solar Powered Car on Display at American Corner at Sammy Marks Square, Pretoria
Sun Chaser Solar Powered Car on Display at American Corner at Sammy Marks Square, Pretoria: The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria invites you to an exhibition of the Sun Chaser solar powered car on Wednesday, April 5 at 14:00 in Sammy Marks Square in Pretoria. Designed and built by engineering students at Tshwane University of Technology, this car successfully used solar power to traverse over 2000 kilometers of South Africa in eight days during the #SasolSolarChallenge 2016. The solar … [Read more...] about Sun Chaser Solar Powered Car on Display at American Corner at Sammy Marks Square, Pretoria
The true cost of the Eskom standoff
Eskom’s announcement in July 2016 that it would not sign any independent power producers onto the South African power grid threw a booming renewables sector into disarray. JCRA, a leading financial risk consultancy, have today released a paper in partnership with the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr) looking at the Eskom dilemma and its cost to the South African economy. [Download the Paper - The Eskom Standoff and South African Renewables - from Straton Solar] By … [Read more...] about The true cost of the Eskom standoff
NSE ‘paints’ the mall@reds roof blue with solar panels
NSE ‘paints’ the mall@reds roof blue with solar panels: Rooftop Mall@Reds Photo: Insideman Media NSE completed installation of a large grid-tied PV solar plant on the mall@reds roof in Centurion, Pretoria. This renewable energy plant made use of the best quality PV panels, inverter and mounting structure available. The client achieves a payback period of 5 to 6 years and a project IRR in excess of 20% over the minimum lifetime of the plant. The client mandated NSE to achieve two objectives. … [Read more...] about NSE ‘paints’ the mall@reds roof blue with solar panels
GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050
GM has pledged to source global electricity from wind, sun and landfill gas, joins RE100 General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy - such as wind, sun and landfill gas - by 2050. "Establishing a 100 percent renewable energy goal helps us better serve society by reducing environmental impact," said GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. "This pursuit of renewable energy benefits our customers and … [Read more...] about GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050
Install Solar, Pay Nothing Upfront and Enjoy the Savings
Install Solar, Pay Nothing Upfront and Enjoy the Savings: In comparison to mature solar energy markets such as Spain, Australia and Germany, the solar energy market in South Africa is a young one. The barriers to entry to the Solar Energy market are well known: High upfront cost Uncertainty around maintenance Concern around maximising production Scepticism about real savings In many instances Solar PV installations are sold as ‘the right thing to do’, as a contribution to … [Read more...] about Install Solar, Pay Nothing Upfront and Enjoy the Savings
Nelson Mandela Bay 2016/17 Roof Top Solar tariffs
The Nelson Mandela Bay Council has revised the current status of domestic customers participating on the Roof Top Solar Programme and has approved a new time-of-use tariff to be charged to domestic customers in the 2016/17 financial year as follows: Monthly basic charge: R60.00 Energy: Peak - 1.750 c/kWh Energy: Standard - 1.700 c/kWh Energy: Off-peak - 1.250 c/kWh Council has made provision for Winter and Summer Tariffs which, at present, are both the same. In the past there … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay 2016/17 Roof Top Solar tariffs
IET Solar
IET Solar by Click here for contact info........: We design, supply and install solar photovoltaic solutions for residential and commercial customers. We work directly with the customer or through builders and electricians to ensure the right solution at the right price. Read more here: … [Read more...] about IET Solar
