A groundbreaking transformation is underway in South Africa’s renewable energy sector, led by the solar marketplace pioneer Hohm Energy.

Because while choice is great, it can also be overwhelming, especially with all the solar mavericks out there trying to make a quick buck at the consumer’s expense.

Compounded with the skyrocketing costs of diesel, the situation now calls for an urgent and radical rethink of how we approach energy consumption and generation.

Recently, we have seen a decrease in load shedding, which tends to create quiet within the solar industry. This lull might be bad for Solar Companies, but it’s great news for end consumers.

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Hohm Energy understands the uniqueness of each client’s energy requirements and budget constraints. Hence, it specializes in crafting personalized solutions that cater precisely to individual needs.

When installing a solar power system for your home, it is equally important to use a qualified installer who has your best interests at heart. Ellies guarantees this thanks to its robust national network of installers.

EcoFlow is running a sale that makes its industry-leading portable power stations even more affordable for South Africans.

The country has many great businesses that deliver excellent products and services in the energy sector – including Ellies, SolarAfrica, EcoFlow, and Hohm Energy.

In the wake of recent incidents involving solar installations gone wrong, the importance of safety and quality in solar energy systems has come into sharp focus for solar customers.

Whilst loadshedding across the country may have surprisingly paused for now, South Africa is currently grappling with escalating electricity costs.

Brandon Horn is the National Sales Manager at SolarAfrica Energy and boasts over 16 years of sales and business development experience.

lluminate your path to energy independence with Hohm Energy, the leading solar fintech marketplace platform in South Africa.

The winter chill is fast approaching, and with it, an impending surge in energy demand.

South Africa’s unabating energy crisis is fuelling a rush towards solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by households and businesses alike.

In this episode of What’s Next, Matthew Cruise — Hohm Energy’s Head of Business Intelligence and Public Relations — talks about the role of solar energy in South Africa.

Today Hohm Energy, South Africa’s solar marketplace, has launched a humorous but hard hitting video campaign to encourage consumers to take control of their power(less) situation.

Load shedding quintupled last year compared to 2021, when measured in Gigawatt hours.

The DELTA 2 is a robust energy solution that gives consumers a taste of energy independence.

If the reaction to President Ramaphosa’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) is anything to go by, then it’s clear that South Africans have finally realised that load shedding isn’t going away anytime soon.

Everybody knows how challenging it is to start and operate one’s own business successfully.

We are already well into the New Year and hopefully you are already sticking to your resolutions in order to help you enjoy a happier, healthier and successful 2023.

Eskom has yet again managed to ensure that our well-deserved festive season may not run as anticipated.

The EcoFlow RIVER and DELTA power station ranges are both extremely popular in South Africa, thanks to their high capacity and outputs.

David McDonald is the co-founder and CEO of SolarAfrica, where he leads a dynamic team that is passionate about solar energy savings.

SolarAfrica Energy was founded in 2011 to help South African businesses benefit from solar power without breaking the bank.

Enter Hohm Energy, South Africa’s first solar marketplace platform. With Hohm Energy, everything is online, convenient and fast.

EcoFlow’s battery management system has a proven track record in challenging environments, regulating current, voltage, and temperature in real-time.

South Africa’s burgeoning solar industry is currently experiencing a gold rush as both solar installers and product suppliers rush to service the pent-up demand.

This year has been the worst load-shedding year South Africa has ever experienced, and we are just into the last quarter!

With Eskom having projected 61 days of load shedding from March, winter is only going to get colder with the lights going off an average of every third day.

EcoFlow’s Delta range of battery-powered generators will keep your home with power for hours no matter the circumstances.

EcoFlow’s range of portable power stations are ideal for keeping your appliances and devices powered from anywhere and at any time.

The portable DELTAMAX power station is one of EcoFlow’s premium products and thanks to its portability, it can be used as a power source at any location.

EcoFlow’s range of innovative energy storage products make it easy to keep your devices running when Eskom implements load-shedding.

Businesses offering solar power are on the rise because of the increasing demand from commerce, manufacturing, the agriculture sector and homeowners seeking alternative energy solutions.

YEllies is future-ready with cutting edge, alternative energy and solar power solutions for South Africans who want to reduce their footprint on the national grid.

You won’t have any doubts with Ellies. We have a reputation that we have built over 40 years. We are a sound business producing and providing a range of products that are sourced or manufactured to highest standards of quality.

Here are the highlights of Ellies interim financial results for the six months up to 31 October 2020 as evidence that the turnaround strategy, implemented throughout the organisation to sharpen performance, is working.

Portable power stations available in South Africa are getting bigger and more powerful, making them a viable alternative for those who want to keep the lights on.

South Africans looking for a more affordable way to beat load-shedding can consider renting a solar and backup power system rather than buying one.

South African households are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a reliable battery brand for their backup power system.

Backup power solutions have become a vital part of South Africans’ lives as they try to circumnavigate the challenges of load-shedding.

When choosing a portable power station or trolley to keep your devices powered and your family entertained during load-shedding, you should prioritise output, capacity, and features.

There are many backup power solutions available to South Africans — including generators, battery-inverter combinations, and portable power stations.

The country has many great businesses that deliver excellent products and services in the energy sector – including Ellies, SolarAfrica, EcoFlow, and Hohm Energy.

We compared the power stations on a price-per-watt-hour (Wh) basis to determine which units offer the biggest bang for one’s buck.

South Africans have a range of inverter trolley backup brands available to help them get through load-shedding sessions, with some of the best being Lalela, Mecer, Ellies, RCT, and Kool Energy.

On 1 February, Ellies announced that it would be acquiring a 100% interest in Bundu Power, a company specialising in power generation and solar.

Amid increased levels of load-shedding in recent months, demand for solar and backup power systems in South Africa has seen a flurry of suppliers enter the market.

South Africans looking for a simple plug-and-play system to provide a modest amount of electricity during load-shedding can choose from several power station brands.

Ellies informed shareholders on Wednesday that it plans to acquire backup power specialist Bundu Power for R202.6 million.

Several cost-effective backup power solutions are available to help South Africans overcome the country’s rotational power cuts.

Tech gadgets such as headphones, gaming peripherals, TVs, coffee machines, and backup power supplies are just some products on offer from retailers across the country.

The facility will offer renewable energy options through Vantage’s Power Purchase Agreement with SolarAfrica.

MyBroadband has listed some of the most affordable lithium-ion backup power solutions suitable for stage 6 load-shedding below.

Black Friday is around the corner, and many South Africans will hope to see premium tech products available at significantly reduced prices during November.

Several power trollies and power stations are available for less than R10,000 to help households survive two hours of load-shedding.

For as little as R595, South Africans can get a small uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to provide backup power to their wireless Internet connection during load-shedding.

There are numerous inverter trolleys for sale in South Africa that can run essential appliances to get you through load-shedding for less than R10,000.

The company recently entered a power purchase agreement with SolarAfrica to secure 33% of its power supply needs for the Waterfall campus.

The company partnered with SolarAfrica on the first phase of its Project Blue Oval renewable energy programme.