The Advantages of Solar Energy in South Africa

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Best of all, solar generates significant long-term savings on electricity bills.</span></p> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-bean-pane pane-image-with-text" > <div class="pane-content"> <section class="image-text bg-light-grey entity entity-bean bean-image-with-text" > <div class="thumb" style="padding:0px !important;"> <img src="https://www.trinasolar.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_text_720x611/public/720x460_Subpage_About_Why_Solar_Save_on_electricityA.jpg?itok=rkEbOeDD" style="width:100% !important;" alt="Desert plant with tan brick wall in background and sun casting shadow of power line"> </div> <div class="text-detail" > <h3 class="title-primary">Save on electricity bills</h3> <div class="description editor-wys"> <p><p> Installing solar panels significantly reduces monthly electricity bills and dependence on the power grid. This energy independence protects against rising electricity costs and volatile fuel prices. With analysts forecasting continued increases in electricity rates, solar remains a cost-effective solution and long-term investment in the future. </p> </p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-bean-pane pane-image-with-text" > <div class="pane-content"> <section class="image-text image-right entity entity-bean bean-image-with-text" > <div class="thumb" style="padding:0px !important;"> <img src="https://www.trinasolar.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_text_720x611/public/720x460_Subpage_About_Why_Solar_Increase_The_Value_A.jpg?itok=zzhDm8vj" style="width:100% !important;" alt="Contemporary style two story home lit by bright sunlight and blue sky with clouds in background"> </div> <div class="text-detail" > <h3 class="title-primary">Increase property value</h3> <div class="description editor-wys"> <p><p> Studies have shown properties with solar systems sell up to 20 percent faster and at a 17 percent premium compared to homes without such systems. 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