Wednesday Morning Spice

Eskom’s new plan to punish solar users, Major Liam Payne case development, World leaders meet for climate talks, Drinkers are cutting back on expensive booze, and Danny Jordaan seeks to avoid arrest.
You’re Not Going To Believe It But A Startup Wants To Sell You Sunlight At Night From Space

They’re doing it by sending a big mirror into space, aboard a satellite that’s able to point said mirror in such a way as to reflect the sun’s light onto a precise location on Earth.
R1 Billion Deal Will Bring Fastest Off-Grid Car Chargers To South Africa

“Just how green are electric vehicles when they are powered primarily by coal and diesel?”
Turn Your Holiday Home Into A Passive Income Dream With Versofy Solar

Turn your once-a-year house into a sought after all-year-round money maker.
Solar Power Is Proving To Be The Ideal Net-Zero Technology

As fewer and fewer fossil-fuelled power stations are being built, more people are turning towards more affordable solar as the best hope for rapidly mitigating climate change.
The Solar Revolution In South Africa Is Sparking Some Economic Hope

The International Monetary Fund predicts that South Africa’s national economy will grow by 1.9% in 2024 — up from an anticipated 0.9% this year. Much of this is thanks to the boom of solar energy solutions.
GoodLuck Teams Up With Versofy Solar To Keep The Beat Going – Plus A Limited Offer For Fans

GoodLuck’s collaboration with Versofy Solar is almost too obvious to have taken this long, and since partnering up, the band has been able to keep the vibe going even when Eskom hits all the wrong notes.
Tuesday Morning Spice

Reeva Steenkamp’s parents appose parole, China uses military lasers against Philippines, Researchers unlock secret to slow down aging, Russia on the offensive, Turkey death toll up to 35 000, UCT shutdown again, Cape Town mayor tells Russian military ship to p*@# off and a complete list of what government has done since State Of Disaster was declared.
This R26 Million Solar Plant Launched In Cape Town Is Impressive On So Many Levels

The local production of solar panels received a multi-million-rand boost thanks to the Western Cape’s commitment to a green economy, but that’s not the most impressive part.
Solar For The Win: Now Cape Town Is Happy To Pay You For Excess Power

The City of Cape Town has announced that it will now pay cash for power fed into the local electricity grid.
Cape Town’s Latest Eskom-Busting Initiative Gets Mixed Reactions

In theory, the latest initiative allowing residents to sell excess power back to the city by introducing a cash incentive is a great move.
Eskom Is About To Seriously Punish Off-The-Grid Homes

Surely Eskom should be happy with users and homes that drastically reduce their monthly power usage? Apparently not.
New Solar Option For People Who Can’t Afford Full Home Set-Up

Eskom’s nonsense is driving a new era of solar, where more homeowners are keen to implement alternate power solutions.
Take That, Eskom: Prepaid Solar Energy App Gets Ready To Launch

Not only is Eskom’s nonsense driving this new era of solar, but also the country’s growing focus on renewable sources of power and disinvestment in coal.
How Much It Actually Costs To Get Off Eskom’s Grid

You know you’re in the midst of one of Eskom’s bad spells when articles about the cost of getting off the power grid pop up.
They’re Calling This ‘The Tesla Of Yachts’

Serenity Yachts is working on perfecting its first solar-powered electric yacht to meet the demands of the more eco-friendly billionaire.
Bill Gates’ ‘Solar Breakthrough’ Could Change The World

It never hurts to have Bill Gates as a financial backer, but then you still need to deliver the goods. Thankfully, Heliogen, a clean energy company, is on the money.
The New Garmin Fenix 6 Watch Is Quite Serious

Garmin’s trying pretty hard to break new ground in the competitive smartwatch market, so let’s check in with their latest offering.
Using Solar Panels In Cape Town? You Have Three Days Left To Register [Videos]

Residents using solar power have three days left to register with the City of Cape Town, or risk being cut off from Eskom’s power grid and hit with a R6 426 disconnection fee.
Good Luck Trying To Get A Solar Power Project Up And Running In South Africa

We’re all keen to cut out the need to rely on Eskom, and that’s especially true for some of our country’s farmers. Get ready for the red tape brigade.
Keen To Get Your House Off The Grid? Here’s How Much It Will Cost In South Africa

If you’re keen to avoid load shedding forever, you might want to consider going off the grid. Here’s how much it will cost, according to three local companies.
The Coal (And Carbon) Required To Charge That ‘Clean’ Electric Vehicle Of Yours

Bloomberg compared the mileage and efficiency of various fuels, in order to determine whether electric cars really are the most eco-friendly way to travel.
Here’s A Pretty Cool Story Coming Out Of Robben Island [Video]

Robben Island has come a long way since the dark old days, and nowhere is that more evident than in their latest initiative. Time to shine.
If You’re Thinking About Solar Power At Home, This Is Your Moment – 40% Off These Top Quality Panels

The shift to more eco-friendly power solutions is growing in popularity. If the initial investment has been getting you down, however, this deal might do the trick.
We Worked Out How Long It Will Take To Make Back Your Money From A Solar Geyser

Everyone’s trying to save a few bucks here and there, but going solar is expensive isn’t it? Let’s crunch a few numbers and see how it plays out.
These Guys Are Making It Really Easy (And Affordable) To ‘Go Green’ Around The House

Everyone’s talking about going green these days, and it’s actually never been easier (or more cost effective) to put your money where you mouth is.
Monday Morning Spice

Solar plane crosses Pacific. Will Smith spoke to Prince night before death. Denel to set record straight. MyCiti stations closed following damage. North Korea launches submarine missile. India’s Branson loses passport. Winnie gets national honour.
Surely If You Don’t Have A Solar Light By Now You Are Alone

The idea of sitting around a campfire is a winner, sure, but sometimes you want luxuries like light that won’t scold your face and a fully charged cellphone. You can have both pretty easily.
Things Are About to Get Hairy – This Is Why You Need To Start Watching The Solar Plane Going Around The World

Whilst the Solar Impulse 2 has been flying since last March, the next five days are set to be the most daring. This is the part where we really sit up and take notice.
Remember That Solar Powered Plane? Don’t Try To Fly In Cloudy Weather

With the price of fuel increasing, thus increasing the cost of flying, it sure is time to start looking at alternative methods to gain power – hence this amazing round the world mission.