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5 Common Myths About Solar Energy You Should Stop Believing
☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️☀️ ☀️☀️ ☀️ Solar energy is booming across South Africa, and for good reason. With load-shedding, rising electricity costs, and growing awareness around sustainability, more households and businesses are turning to solar. But despite its popularity, a few myths still stop people from fully embracing the power of the sun. Let’s set the record straight. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 🔋 Myth 1: Solar Power Doesn’t Work on Cloudy or Rainy Days Many assume that solar pa

Yolandi Botes
Oct 153 min read


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Empowering Your World, One Sunbeam at a Time: How to Save Big with Solar Power at Orka Solar.
Let’s face it, energy bills are getting out of hand. But what if the solution has been shining down on us this whole time? Solar energy...

Yolandi Botes
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Floating Solar Farms: Conserving Land and Water in South Africa
Floating solar farms, large arrays of solar panels deployed on water, are an emerging renewable energy solution offering a double...

Yolandi Botes
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