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Solarise can offer solutions for both the domestic household, as well as large industrial/commercial projects. Please call or email us with your energy efficiency needs, we’ll be glad to assist you. Site surveys can be scheduled where we can directly assess your needs- and make specifically catered recommendations. Contact us Today

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Industrial/Commercial

Energy efficiency is fast becoming a major priority in most industries. Sky-rocketing tariff rates, high consumption penalties, and inefficiencies all significantly impact a company’s bottom-line.

Lighting and water heating needs often account for the major portion of a business’s energy costs. We design solutions that focus on efficiency and cost savings, and that generally pay for themselves within 2-5 years.

What Solarise can do for your company:

  • Efficient/Alternate energy solutions for water heating. Technologies include solar, heat pumps and gas.
  • Lighting solutions that can help lower lighting consumption by 50% and more. Technologies include T5 fluorescent, induction, and LED.
  • Complete business case, payback/ROI analysis of recommended energy efficiency solutions.
  • Rental option available for certain technolgies- low upfront costs, and your monthly savings goes towards the cost of the systems!
  • Possible ESCo subsidies for large scale energy saving projects- even faster pay back periods for already great investments!
Solar Water Heating
Advancements in technology have finally made solar power a viable option as alternative energy. The sun is a readily available resource simply waiting to be harnessed, a fact most evident in South Africa, where we enjoy (one of) the most abundant sunshine in the world, no matter the season. South Africa has an average daily sunshine of 8.5 hours, compared to 6.9 of New York, and 3.8 of London.

South Africans are in a prime position to harness these readily available resources, and have the opportunity to not only beat the energy crisis, but lead the world in renewable and alternative energies.

High Pressure Systems

Geysers account for an average of 40% of household electricity costs. With relatively low costs, immediate and significant savings potential, Solar Water Heaters can ‘pay for themselves’ within 3-5 years, making this technology a more-than-feasible investment. With ever rising electricity costs, you cannot afford to be without a Solar Water Heater. Solarise offers a wide range of solar water heaters, from traditional flat plate technology, to the more advanced Vacuum Tube systems, as well as both High Pressure and Low Pressure systems.

High pressure systems generally fall within the range of 400-600kPa, and are the most popular systems used in the domestic household. Installed with controllers/timers, these systems are optimized to help you save energy and to ensure a consistent hot water supply by combining the use of solar energy as well as electricity.

Available Products:
Vacuum Tube or Flat Plate Technology
150L – 300L
Active-Pumped or Thermosiphon

The Eskom Rebate FAQ:

Which of your systems qualify for a rebate?

Solarise is an accredited supplier on the Eskom Rebate Programme, and is a part of the Solar Distributors Africa network. We have a wide selection of qualifying systems available- including both high pressure and low pressure systems, as well as Vacuum Tube or Flat Plate technology. It is not about which system is better, but which system better suits your needs. Contact a Solarise consultant today- we have the system you need!

Do retro-fit systems qualify for a rebate?

A retrofit system is a solar system that upgrades existing/older geysers to solar. Some retrofit systems do qualify for a rebate, however, not everyone would be eligible. The existing geyser has to be of a specific make/brand, and the existing element needs to be replaced with a new, smaller element. This may not always be a best solution, especially for geysers that are older (more than 5 years). Solarise offers both rebate applicable retrofit systems, as well as non-rebate retrofit systems. Again, different homes will have different needs, and our consultants are standing by to offer you the best recommendations and solutions to suit your particular needs.

Who handles the rebate process?

Deloitte & Touche is the company directly responsible for processing the rebate payments. The appropriate forms are provided to the client by the accredited supplier, which is sent to Deloitte. Processing is generally 5-8 weeks, and the rebate is directly transferred into the client’s bank account. The process is surprizingly simple.

Does a higher rebate amount mean a better system?

While this may be true on some systems, it is often not the case. The rebate is calculated based on the system’s efficiency, capacity, and price. A 300L system would typically have a higher rebate amount than a 200L system. Even though the 200L system may have a lower rebate amount, it may be more suited to most households of 2-4 people. It is not about which system is better, but which system better suits you. Some systems have large tanks on the roof, while others do not. Some systems work better on cloudy days, some better on sunny days. As a general rule of thumb: Look for the system that suits your needs first, and consider the Eskom rebate as the bonus ‘cherry on top.’

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NEW Flat Plate Retrofit Solar Water Heater- Smart, Elegant and Affordable
Low Pressure Systems

Low Pressure Systems are >100kPa. These systems are without electrical elements and are most popular for low cost housing projects and for areas with no grid power.

Available Products: Vacuum Tube Technology
100L – 150L
Thermosiphon

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Solar Photovoltaics
Photovoltaics, or PV, refers to technology that converts solar energy to electricity. Demand for renewable, clean energy has led to PV becoming the fastest growing energy industry in the world. Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is seeing increased utilization as people realize the advantages of solar electricity for both domestic and industrial buildings. Solar power will no doubt become a large part of our everyday lives, and BIPV (the incorporation of PV panels in buildings as either the primary or auxiliary power source) is sure to become a frequent sight in our cities and towns.
Photovoltaics

Solarise can design systems based around your particular needs and requirements- from small lighting systems for rural households, to power generating plants.

Before you get a quotation, please consider the following points:

  • Have you installed a solar water heater, efficient lighting systems or converted your electric stove to gas? It is highly recommended that households/facilities be as efficient as possible prior to installing solar PV systems (as PV technology is generally much more expensive to install)
  • Know your power requirements- to have a system work for you, you would need to know what your “load” is. How much power do you need, and for how long? Our Energy Consumption workbook may help you in determining your power requirements.
  • What is the main function of your system? Back-up power in case of power failures / Primary source of power / Complement existing grid power source… etc.
  • Do you have grid/Eskom power available?
  • How many days of Autonomy do you require? Autonomy refers to the days of back-up power for the system in case of unfavourable weather. For non-critical applications (such as household lighting) 2-3 days of autonomy is generally sufficient. For critical applications (such as hospitals) 4-5 days of autonomy is generally recommended.

Small SolaHome Solar PV Kits

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Lighting
Lighting is an integral part of our everyday lives, accounting for 5-30% of household energy costs, and can be more than 50% of corporate/office buildings and shopping centers. Appropriate and efficient lighting methods are critical.

When deciding on the different types of lighting options, the following factors should be considered:

Price: The cost of the lamp itself. For most consumers, price is the deciding factor when it comes to purchasing a lamp, but this should not be the case. The cost of the lamp only accounts for 10% or less of real, overall costs. To calculate the actual cost of a lamp, one must not only consider the lamp's price, but also its expected useful lifespan, as well the required electricity costs.

Lamp life: The useful life of a lamp is an important factor, as it determines maintenance and replacement costs. Incandescent bulbs last 1000 hours on average, while compact fluorescents last 6000 hours. New LED (light emitting diode) bulbs can last more than 50,000 hours! Potentially lasting over 10 years with 12 hours/day operation!

Energy Cost: The largest portion of a lamp's actual cost. A 75W incandescent bulb, operating at 12 hours/day, will use 328.5kWh per year. While an equivalent energy efficient compact fluorescent bulb only uses 14W, or 61.32kW per year. Current tariff rates average 58 cents per kWh, the incandescent costs R190.53 per year, while the CFL costs R35.57. A savings of R154.96 (80%), per bulb! For office buildings that have thousands of bulbs, the savings potential is phenomenal.

Function: The function of the lamp is very important, whether it is for ambient or decorative lighting; different lights are better suited for different applications. For example, LED's emit a very focused and direct light, which is best suited for spot-lighting, and decorative/complementary lighting needs.

Fluorescent Technologies

Double the Efficiency of Fluorescent Lighting

  • No initial surge or "kick-start" (uses an electronic ballast instead of a starter)

    • Smooth, immediate light - no wasted time, and safer work environments

    • Lack of initial surge results in immediate electricity savings

  • Maintains greater than 97% efficient lighting
    • While normal fluorescents start at around 95% efficiency, as the tubes warm up, the efficiency plummets by as much as 40-60% within 2 - 4 hours
    • Massive savings for industrial/commercial buildings and parking lots,
      where lighting is required for significant amounts of time each day
  • T5 conversion kits available for existing fluorescent fittings
  • Eskom tested/SABS approved
  • Styles available:
    • Standard
    • Office ceiling
    • Aluminium alloy
    • Outdoor/Water proof
    • T8 2ft/4ft/5ft- please contact us for specific designs and pricing

-Wholesale Inquiries Only-

SOLARISE T5 Fluorescent Retrofit Kits Specs PDF download

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Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology

  • Simple Upgrades: Make use of existing light fixtures and brackets

  • Environment friendly: silicon base materials are easily recycled/disposed of

  • Effective direct lighting, ideal for complementary lighting, decorative lighting, accent lighting and any applications where focused lighting is required

  • Under the LED Cool/True White lighting, colours are beautifully emphasized

  • Minimal power consumption: ideal for use with solar electricity (PV) systems, and areas where constant lighting is required (hotel passageways; signs etc)

  • Easily lasting longer than 20,000 hours, with undiminished luminance

    • At 12hrs/day, this equates to almost 5 years

    • 1 year limited warranty

Wide range of styles and fittings available- from down-light fittings (12V MR16, GU10, E27) to starlights, strip/rope lights, flood lights and street lights.

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Induction Lighting

An effective and efficient solution to the age old issue of inefficient High-Bay lights. Induction lighting offers better quality light, longer lifespan (up to 100,000 rated hours), less power consumption (50% less in most applications), beating all forms of traditional lighting methods such as Metal Halides or Sodium Vapour lightings. Both complete units as well as retrofit options are available.
SOLARISE Highbay Induction - Installation Pictures
SOLARISE Induction Lighting Technology - How it Works

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Other Alternative Energy Products
Striving to lead the way in energy efficiency (EE), we are constantly on the lookout for innovative and revolutionary products. Take a look, one of our products may help you reduce your carbon footprint, increase your savings, change your lifestyle, and ultimately - help preserve the environment.
Other Alternative Energy Products:
Heat Pumps

A highly efficient form of heating, able to save up to 50-70% of water heating costs on average- especially where constant/on demand heating is required. A great alternative (or complement) to solar heating technology.

Both retrofit and integrated systems are available. Retrofit systems upgrades your existing geyser, while integrated systems are heat pump systems with its own storage tank.

Heat Pump system Rebates now applicable!

Industrial size heat pump solutions are available with possible ESCo subsidies for large scale projects.

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Efficient Shower Heads

These low cost energy and water savers are often overlooked, but should be the first step in any energy efficiency initiative at your home! Traditional shower heads may have flow rates of over 20L/min. Efficient shower heads have average flow rates of 8-10L/min. Several styles are available.

New: 3.7L/min Serbco Shower Heads
Extremely low flow-rate shower heads for maximum water savings.

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Wattson Energy Monitors

Named Wattson (for ‘watts on?’) this innovative accessory monitors and measures energy consumption – “a must-have in eco-aware households and offices, and the increasing numbers of families aspiring to today’s energy-smart lifestyle.”

With a large LED display, Wattson gives an instant reading of your electricity usage, tracks your energy use and shows off your power consumption either in the form of how many watts are being used or, alternatively, how much money is being spent in Rands. “Wattson gives you the ability to carefully measure electricity consumption and introduce energy savings. For instance, how much power different homes or appliances are using, and how energy may be saved by switching off certain appliances (by assisting you in energy awareness and efficiency, Wattson can help you save up to 25% of your monthly energy costs).

  • “Mood lights” show at a glance if your power usage is efficient or not, at any given time. Set according to your specific usage data, Wattson shows a blue glow for below average power use, purple for average and red for high power usage.
  • Automatically calibrates and compatible with other alternative energy equipment such as solar or wind systems (power generated/used)
  • Wireless/Portable
  • Stores up to 28 days of electricity use information on on-board memory
  • Uses only 5W of power, and less than 1W on standby (compatible with single or three phase power)
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly energy use records accessed easily with complementary software “Holmes.” Turns your energy data into easy to read charts and graphs on your PC!

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Wind Turbine Generators

Locally manufactured Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT)
VAWT: Lower start-up wind speeds, no directional requirements and overall higher output as compared to traditional Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT)
Great as an independent system, or when complementing other technologies such as solar PV.

Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Technology: Quiet. Powerful. Revolutionary.

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Gas Stoves/Ovens

Faster cooking times and lower energy costs, once you’ve tried cooking with gas, you’ll never look back!
We can retrofit to existing electric stoves, installed with our professional Game/Hirsch preferred installers.
SAFETY: Installed with Certificates of Compliance, and with modern gas stove designs that have built in safety valves, gas cooking is safe, convenient and energy efficient We install major brands such as DEFY, Whirlpool, and more.

DEFY Gas Stove SPECIAL PDF download

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Industrial and Commercial Energy Solutions
Energy efficiency is fast becoming a major priority in most industries. Sky-rocketing tariff rates, high consumption penalties, and inefficiencies all significantly impact a company’s bottom-line. Lighting and water heating needs often account for the major portion of a business’s energy costs. We design solutions that focus on efficiency and cost savings, and that generally pay for themselves within 2-5 years. We also understand that not all solutions are meant to be cost-saving, requirements may range from critical power back-up, convenience, resource management and control amongst others. Let us know your energy requirements, and let us design and implement your energy solutions project. Solarise focuses on 3 main aspects of Energy Solutions for the Industrial/Commercial sector: Water Heating, Efficient Lighting and Turn-Key Solar PV electricity solutions.

What Solarise can do for your company:

  • Engineered solutions designed around your company’s particular needs.

  • Complete business case, payback/ROI analysis of recommended energy efficiency solutions.

  • Efficient/Alternate energy solutions for water heating.

  • Lighting solutions that can help lower lighting consumption by up to 50% and more.

  • Solar PV and Wind solutions that can be designed to directly off-set power consumption, or provide primary/back-up power.

  • Rental option available for certain technologies- low upfront costs, and your monthly savings goes towards the cost of the systems!

  • Possible ESCo subsidies for large scale energy saving projects- even faster pay back periods for already great investments!

Book a site survey with us, and we will design a solution based on your needs.

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Engineered Solutions

Local and international engineering capability allows us to offer customized solutions to meet your project needs.

Our engineering capacity allows us to design complex energy solutions to suit almost any requirement. From large scale industrial projects, to small individual solar lighting systems- we can offer complete solutions from design to implementation.

Customized and accurate cost-payback case studies are done with your specific requirements- feasibility of potential projects are clear at a glance.

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Local Support

Local team of engineers, experts and installers offer specialized technical support and required maintenance.

We offer solutions that we stand behind fully, and remain proudly South African doing so- using as much local content in our solutions as is possible.

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