Solar energy is the cheapest and most reliable form of alternative energy available. See what Kayema’s solar energy solutions can do for you:
Solar energy is the experts’ favoured source of renewable energy and is recommended for residential and commercial purposes in South Africa and, indeed, the world. As one of the most abundant and readily available sources of alternative energy found globally, it has a number of advantages over energy supplied by fossil fuels; these include energy saving, cost saving and environmental benefits.
Solar water heating systems usually consist of solar panels (solar collectors) and heat exchange fluid or a pump.
Because no fossil fuels are used in the process of generating and converting solar energy into electricity, solar water heaters generate clean energy, which naturally reduces CO2 emissions and your carbon footprint. In South Africa, where sunshine is abundant, it makes sense to use the renewable energy generated by the sun to save energy, reduce the country’s dependence on sources of non-renewable energy and minimise greenhouse gas emissions.
Because sustainable energy limits the need for power it eases the demands placed on Eskom, the only mass producer of electricity in South Africa.
In addition to saving energy costs, solar water heating systems are low maintenance, have been known to last as long as 27 years and serve as an important backup during power outages and load shedding.
If you want to enjoy all of these benefits and more, contact Kayema for a state-of-the-art solar water heating system that guarantees you an endless supply of natural energy. What’s more, as Kayema is an internationally recognised expert in solar power systems, we offer guaranteed world class products and service that meets international standards.
Another important advantage of solar water heaters is that Eskom grants a rebate on solar water heater installations. You need to ensure that you go with an approved supplier and service provider to qualify for the Eskom solar rebate. There are two ways to collect the solar rebate: the supplier can claim the rebate and you only pay the discounted rate, this is only available to suppliers who have prior agreements with Eskom; or you can pay the full amount and claim the rebate from Eskom, which will be paid within approximately eight weeks.
Among the energy cost saving the Eskom rebate entails, you can also rest assured that the solar geyser you purchase is of a high quality and will give you years of clean energy and good service.
Kayema is not only an approved product and service provider, we are also an Eskom DSM (Demand Side Management) partner, which means that as an independent energy services company, we are able to carry out energy audits, determine where energy savings can be made and draw up proposals outlining the potential savings impact and related cost structure.
There are two important questions people ask when thinking about making the change to a renewable energy source: how can I save energy and how much money do I save?
The latter is often the most important consideration as systems that take advantage of renewable energy sources are notoriously expensive to install. Kayema only uses the best systems, so our prices are not as low as some alternative energy companies in South Africa, but our quality ensures tremendous savings in the long-run.
Solar water heaters will save you up to 80 per cent of your water heating bill, which amounts to approximately 30 per cent of your total electricity bill.
Furthermore, after the payback period, which is around four years (less if Eskom keeps hiking electricity prices) your water heating energy will be free. Add in the Eskom solar geyser rebates and you’ll see just how we can help you to save money and energy.
The most obvious environmental benefit of solar power is a decrease in your carbon footprint, not to mention a reduction in CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions. Using the sun as a natural alternative source of energy, an average family-size solar water heater will save in the region of 821kg of coal, 2.07 kilolitres of water and 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year. You will be able to cut your CO2 emissions by up to 50 per cent, which will effectively reduce your carbon footprint by half and also helps South Africa lessen its carbon footprint.
Reducing your carbon footprint by using renewable energy is important, and so is your decreased dependence on the non-renewable sources of energy in South Africa.
Electricity supply in South Africa remains an issue as demand continues to increase and the existing infrastructure battles to keep up. Solar water heaters and solar power systems serve as backup power during power outages and load shedding.
Given all the advantages such as a reduced carbon footprint, a decrease in CO2 emissions and massive cost savings, moving to alternative energy, such as solar energy, is not only a moral decision, but also a logical one.
As one of the best in the renewable energy business, Kayema will walk you through every step of the process and even provide after-service maintenance to help you keep your system in good working order. Contact us today.
