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Everything you need to know
when converting to
S
olar PV only represents 4%
of the annual global energy
production at this stage, but it is
growing at the rapid rate of 46%
per year! According to Moody’s,
South Africa had the fastest grow-
ing green economy in 2015. Even
in the areas of South Africa with
the lowest available solar energy,
there is still more available than in
Germany and the Germans have
the highest installed PV capacity.
This is lovely to read and gives
hope for the future of our planet,
but how can a commercial farmer
benefit from solar PV?
• Solar energy saves farmers
money.
• Tax benefits for farmers.
• Become suppliers of choice.
solar PV
Important questions to ask when
considering a solar PV system:
• Do you use more electricity
during the day or at night?
• Do you require standby power?
• Do you have north-facing roof
space?
• Do you have ground space
available?
• What is your typical monthly
electricity consumption?
• Are the PV modules from a tier
1 manufacturer?
• Is the inverter type tested for
NRS 097?
A typical residence without battery
back-up could save up to 33% by
installing solar PV, whereas a com-
mercial operation could save up to
of 50%, depending on consump-
tion patterns. This translates into a
payback period of about 5 years.
The most important factor to
consider when installing a solar
PV system is to use a competent
and reputable supplier. Someone
who can give you sound advice
on the best solution as well as
the local regulatory requirements
for installing and operating a
solar PV system. A valid CoC
for all solar PV systems must be
issued. On larger PV systems it
becomes important to have the
system signed off by a Professional
Engineer.
This provides peace of mind
and protects the customer against
potential insurance issues.
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