Electricity vs solar: How property owners can capitalize on renewable energy

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South Africa's electricity supply has been inconsistent for more than a decade, with state company Eskom compelled to use load-shedding on and off to avoid overloading the grid. This has put enormous strain on the energy-dependent economy, as well as lowering household quality of life.

With no end in sight to the power outage, South Africans are turning to alternative energy sources, and solar is at the top of the list. When it comes to solar energy, consumers have two major options: hybrid or off-grid systems. In this episode of Fitzanne’s Property Exchange, Pearl Scheltema talks to Fedgroup CFO, Sheldon Friedericksen about how property owners can capitalize on renewable energy.
8 Aug 2021 English South Africa Business

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