Stay powered this holiday season – check your car battery

The holiday season is here – a time for family road trips, festive gatherings, and well-deserved vacations. But nothing brings these plans to a screeching halt quite like a dead car battery. Preparing your vehicle, and particularly your battery, ahead of the holidays is a smart step that ensures stress-free travel and peace of mind. […]

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Choosing the right inverter for South African conditions

Selecting the right inverter is crucial when it comes to renewable energy installations, especially in a country like South Africa, where electricity issues present unique challenges. With frequent power outages, surges and an unstable grid, the choice of inverter can mean the difference between prolonged reliability and premature failure. Probenergy, a leader in the field,

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Time running out to unlock solar tax incentives for businesses

South Africa has made significant strides with tax incentives encouraging businesses to invest in solar power. However, time is running out, as these incentives only apply to solar systems brought into use until 28 February 2025. The Section 12B capital allowance presents a landmark opportunity for companies to cut operational costs while promoting sustainability, but

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Understanding energy audits: the backbone of solar planning

The solar energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with both residential and commercial sectors embracing renewable solutions to cut costs and enhance sustainability. However, a critical yet often overlooked step in this journey is the energy audit.  Corne Groenewald, Installations Manager at Probenergy, says an energy audit is the essential foundation of a successful solar installation.

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Trends shaping South Africa’s alternative energy market

In 2023, South Africans experienced more loadshedding than the last five years combined. While this has abated in 2024, businesses still experience unplanned outages due to theft, lack of maintenance and inadequate planning and systems for urban growth. Unstable power supply, escalating power costs and sustainability goals have resulted in a growing demand for new

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Harvesting sunshine: solar solutions for agribusiness

Farmers across South Africa are grappling with the escalating costs and unreliability of traditional energy sources. The dependency on Eskom has resulted in significant pain points, including soaring line fees and transformer costs that can vary from R4,000 to R30,000 monthly. Electricity costs are notably higher in rural areas, posing a further economic burden on

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Navigating energy storage solutions: A guide for business

Probe Corporation CEO Frank Rovelli offers insight on the right energy storage solution – lithium or graphene – for your business As businesses in South Africa increasingly turn to hybrid solar solutions to remain operational during power outages, there is high demand for reliable and efficient energy storage. However, with many options on the market,

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Solar and energy storage for business – take control of your energy costs

As businesses face increasing pressure to reduce operational costs and embrace sustainability, solar and energy storage solutions represent an invaluable investment. This is especially true in South Africa amidst ongoing power outages and repairs. These solutions are increasingly more affordable and accessible, with financing solutions such as Power Purchase Agreements, fully funded solutions and rent-to-own

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Maximising solar efficiency: The strategic advantage of top quality panels

High quality solar panels pay off for business As businesses navigate the complexities of energy security, cost saving and sustainability, an increasing number are turning to solar power. This shift away from dependence on the power grid offers significant cost savings and protection from unpredictable increases in electricity prices and unplanned power outages. To achieve

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Bluevolt energy storage and UPS systems offer powerful solutions

Frequent power challenges due to unplanned outages continue to significantly impact homes and businesses in South Africa, causing operational disruptions, financial losses, and compromised security. In this environment, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems equipped with high-quality batteries are essential to ensure continuity and reliability.  Bluevolt and the Probe Group, known for its extensive experience in

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