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Solar Energy In South Africa Years ago, there was not much interest in solar technology in South Africa. Solar panels were a rare sight in South Africa, largely limited to the roofs of a few affluent households. This is changing rapidly, driven by three factors: the worldwide drive towards renewable energy, a highly strained local electricity supply, and a steady drop in solar panel prices. South Africa’s climate is ideal for solar. Most areas in the country average more than 2500 hours of sunshine per year, among the highest in the world, thanks to its Equatorial position. The more light...

What Is Solar Energy Solar energy is energy supplied by the sun. This particular energy is in the form of solar radiation, making the generation of solar electricity feasible. Electricity could be generated straight from photovoltaic, PV, cells. These cells are produced from materials that has a “photovoltaic effect”. Direct sunlight strikes the PV cell, the photons of light excite the electrons on the cell and make them flow, producing usable energy. Small PV cells could provide power to watches, calculators, as well as other small electronics. Arrangements of numerous solar cells in PV panels and arrangements of numerous PV...