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Tapping the potential of power
Du Plessis adds that it ’ s vital for residential estates to join forces with accredited renewables businesses , like Magneto Renewable Energy , to take advantage of these rule changes , put the power back into the hands of households , and generate some extra funds while giving back to the grid . Du Plessis believes that estates that tackle the energy crisis head-on could set themselves apart from others that are slow to act . But hiring the right renewable expertise is a must .
Magneto Renewable Energy are suppliers of market-leading green energy products and solutions , including energy generation ( PV modules ), energy management ( inverters ), storage ( batteries ) and water heating ( integrated heat pump ), tailored to deliver a reduction in both energy costs and carbon footprint . Their expertise in sourcing , logistics and route-to-market ensures highly competitive pricing and industry-leading speed of delivery , which enables them to meet the needs of property developers and community associations .
Magneto Renewable Energy is proudly supported by Tevo , with national distribution , offices in every major city , and fully equipped service centres . Capitalising on 18 years of experience in importing and distributing durable goods to South Africa ’ s blue chip retailers , they offer world-class service and products to their customers .
‘ We are ready to engage with estates to unpack a needsbased solution , tailored to the energy demand and budget of a homeowners association ,’ says Du Plessis .
Policy package and payment
‘ After 14 years of power cuts and with government cutting back on red tape , now is the best time for estate managers to ensure that estates become self-sufficient when it comes to energy . It ’ s a vital resource that we ’ ve taken for granted for too long .
The new policy allows companies to build plants of any size without a licence . Regulations have also been changed to allow municipalities to ‘ procure power independently ’. Du Plessis says : ‘ In addition , the government has committed to unlocking the bureaucracy around small household solar systems .’
In response to these changes , Magneto Renewable Energy is calling on households and – in particular – residential estates to act swiftly and decisively to source alternative power . Du Plessis explains that the opportunity includes the ability of estates to source their own power while being connected to the grid , with the ability to fully utilise the energy production of the estate or export excess power back to the grid with payment .
‘ We are all aware that renewable energy , such as wind and solar energy , is the future as the world tackles climate change and institutes changes to meet net zero by 2050 .
‘ Climate change is real , and it ’ s important that we tackle greenhouse gas emissions and reduce air pollution by investing in clean energy that ’ s accessible , affordable and reliable . Renewable energy sources are all around us and we need to harness these to give power back to the people ,’ adds Du Plessis .
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