The programme aims to put South Africa's sunshine to good use as a sustainable alternative to coal-generated electricity.
Households and businesses are being encouraged to visit Eskom’s website and find out more about solar power. The website offers important information about solar system and assists consumers in finding the right size and type of solar system to suit their needs.
Eskom has also invited businesses who supply solar power equipment to take part in the programme. An updated list of suppliers will be added to the website over the next two weeks.
The site will then offer solar systems to the general public, at discount prices.
Solar water heating is already being used at Cosmo City, a major housing project north-west of Johannesburg. The solar geyser project at the mixed-housing development is the first of its kind in the city, and cost developers around R2-million - amounting to about R13 000 per unit, consisting of a geyser and a solar panel.
For more information, visit Eskom Demand Site Management. The website also offers other tips for reducing energy consumption.
Source: BuaNews / SAGN
