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Recent dynamics in the energy sector allow for attractive savings to businesses, following a reduction of approximately 40% in the cost of solar PV modules during the past 6 months, and projected tariff increase of more than 20% per year from 2018, as predicted by MoneyWeb.

AWPower, in conjunction with our premier suppliers, are pleased to announce the promotion of a limited number of Solar PV Systems, up until 9 December 2016.

Following the release of “Living with Solar – Part 1”, AWPower received many enquiries about the cost of the various systems tested at our experimental site in Cape Town. In this edition, we elaborate on the costs of the most common type of PV systems including the factors that may have an influence on the costs, savings and payback period.

Living with a solar PV (photovoltaic) system is very different from conventional electricity sourced from the grid. It has a magic that rubs off, making you aware and appreciative of its renewable nature, with the result that solar users become smart energy users. It has immense benefits in terms of cost reduction, as shown in the graph below, but it can also provide energy security.

AWPower has created an innovative approach to delivering energy solutions by leveraging on their engineering skills. The company was established during 2015 as an extension of the Industrial Engineering division of leading IT business AWCape. AWPower has since expanded their engineering capacity by employing engineers trained at University of Stellenbosch and University of Cape Town.

AWPower has launched a new website. We will be posting about our installations here in the near future.