With Eskom's load shedding reaching Stage 6 this January, over 65% of South African households now experience daily power disruptions. But here's the kicker - residential solar installations surged by 200% year-on-year in Q1 2025 according to preliminary industry data. Why are so many neighbors suddenly getting panels? Let’s unpack this energy revolution.
You know those load-shedding schedules that dictate when you can cook dinner or charge phones? Last month's Stage 6 outages cost Johannesburg businesses ZAR 12 million per hour. But here's what most don't realize: Residential solar installations increased 217% year-over-year in Q1 2024, driven by three factors:
You've probably experienced it this week—lights flickering, appliances shutting off mid-cycle, and that dreaded Eskom load shedding alert buzzing on your phone. In 2023 alone, South Africans endured over 1,200 hours of power outages in Q1 according to energy analysts. But here's the kicker: home solar installations increased by 62% during the same period. Why the surge? Well, it's not just about keeping lights on anymore.
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