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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


The Hidden Dangers of Illegal Electricity Connections, How Orka Solar Can Help.
Ever noticed a tangle of wires hooked up to a power pole and thought, "That looks dodgy"? Illegal electricity connections, often called...

Yolandi Botes
Jul 97 min read


The Hidden Complexity of Electrical Installations
🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌🔌👌 Every time we flick on a light or plug in an appliance, it feels instant and simple. The lights come on, the...

Yolandi Botes
Jun 107 min read


The Backbone of Solar Solutions: Orka Solar’s Electrical Expertise
Orka Solar, a Potchefstroom-based solar energy company founded in 2009, has built its reputation on more than just panels and batteries....

Yolandi Botes
May 166 min read


Orka Solar:Practical Energy Solutions
☀️🔌 ☀️🔌 ☀️🔌 ☀️🔌 ☀️🔌 As South Africans continue to face rising electricity costs and the daily frustration of load-shedding,...

Yolandi Botes
May 81 min read


Orka Solar – Powering South Africa with Smart Solar Solutions
☀️☀️ ☀️☀️ ☀️☀️ ☀️☀️ ☀️☀️ As South Africa continues to explore cleaner, more reliable energy options, one Potchefstroom-based company is...

Yolandi Botes
Apr 232 min read
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