Saving power saves you money and if we all do it together we can lighten the load on Eskom and suffer less load-shedding. The best way to save power at home is to go off-grid with a solar power system. Partial off-grid systems are available such as grid-tied systems that
The Microcare Mini-Grid combines a compact modular build with new solar technology to provide an efficient & attractive way to reduce your electricity bill and carbon footprint. A scalable system that fits your budget and grows as your power needs increase. A cost-effective solution is especially handy for rural/country homes
The water crisis continues in the Eastern Cape where Hospitals are running out of water amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A sad combination of Government mismanagement, lockdown restrictions, strikes and bad municipal planning has led the Eastern Cape ever closer to a complete service delivery collapse. Since the Day Zero water
The water scarcity problem is a phenomenon that is linked to both natural resources and human origin. Without enough water to meet our demands we enter a water crisis situation. The crisis is more severe in certain areas, whilst hardly felt in other more water-rich regions. There is not yet
While we have been completely focussed on the Covid-19 pandemic, some other startling issues have arisen that threaten our existence and have almost slipped through our fingers. The documentary “Kiss The Ground” uncovers the inconvenient reality that life on the planet is dying. Mostly as a result of human activity.
Things must be looking pretty bleak for Eskom’s future as they have thought to release an alternative power fact sheet to help relieve strain on their struggling power generating operations. Facing up to reality is one of the smartest ways forward as it looks like it is going to take
Load shedding is back and if you are not running on an off-grid power supply or have short-term access to stored power, then you are at the mercy of the blackouts. Initially, you can work productively for some time after load shedding has started if your laptop is charged and
Looking at past articles about becoming a prepper or a backdoor survivalist seemed a little extreme a few years ago. We have had many years of abundance, but with load-shedding, water-shedding and COVID-1,9 the world we know has changed. This is especially true if you are living in a drought-stricken
The COVID-19 crisis updates have hogged the news and our full attention. Meanwhile, our water situation is steadily becoming increasingly dire. It has been projected that Nelson Mandela Bay will be without water in about six months. The main dams have dropped to new lows with some reports speculating that
A power inverter, or inverter, is an electronic device that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The Axpert inverter is a multi-functional inverter and charger, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support. While being a portable size and offering an all-in-one solution for
