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In response to a question posed to me by Waine, it dawned on me that some people might not understand why energy efficiency anywhere and everywhere is critically important to those wishing to make a move in the future to an off-grid Electricity System i.e. a system where you produce most if not all of your own electricity using Eskom grid supply as a back-up.
Why is this a goal you might ask? Well, one only has to look at the recent happenings with Eskom – their lack of initiative, corruption, theft has left the South African consumer and businesses reeling from massive tariff hikes. And with the 3 x 45% hikes already tabled with NERSA the picture being painted is not getting any better.
Even if your household can afford these enlarged bills, I don’t think everyone is comprehending the entire picture. EVERYTHING will increase, CPI will shoot up, Interest Rates will adjust upwards to combat this – Your Bond, Your Car, Your Debt – All will increase as a result.
The food that you buy will increase because as we all well know the food industry needs no second invitation to increase their prices willy nilly.
Jobs will be lost, businesses will close down – if one takes into account all prior and future electricity increases by 2010 you will be paying 240% more than you were in 2008, and by 2012 500% will be the increase you will be subject too.
One has to start now, installing LED’s or Solar Water Heating or Energy Efficient Showerheads – will free up much needed cash flow come April 2010 when the 1st increase takes hold. If you were to wait your ability to afford anything else will be hampered by the expected increases in all costs.
The Off-Grid goal is my businesses aim – I would like to assist ALL South Africans to achieve this, but it is still Cost Prohibitive and very few people can afford it.
But other products are affordable and more than that they make MUCH more financial sense than your typical products. They save you money and pay for themselves in a given time frame.
They also set you up for the future if you have LED Lighting, Solar Water Heating, Efficient Water fittings, Gas Stoves/Fridges - what are you left with? A much reduced energy usage and therefore cost. In fact if you have ALL of the above installed one can easily expect a 50% – 80% reduced energy bill.
So therefore if one eventually does decide to go off-grid with Photovoltaics, Wind Power etc you now have a MUCH smaller system to install – your requirements and therefore system costs will be substantially reduced – you will never again care about what Eskom does!
Of course one has to take into account maintenance but based on the below facts it is substantially lower compared with en-ending monthly electricity bills…..
- Solar Water Heating: 5 Year Gaurantee, 15+ Year Life Span
- LED Lighting: 50,000 Hours Use, If used 3 hours a day it would last 45 years
- Gas Stoves/Fridges – Reduced electronics, connect the gas and go!
- Shower Heads: Made out of a material similar to teflon, you’ll never need to replace it!
So there you go – a Guide to My Off-Grid Goals!
If you have any questions, would like to order or just a chat – email me at info@urban-solar.co.za – I will respond to each mail I get.
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Why LED?
The lighting efficiency of the new high power led light bulbs is nearly eight times that of incandescent lights, and twice as high as compact fluorescent lights. Led bulbs also emit a much higher percentage of light in the desired direction. This makes them even more efficient compared to either incandescent or fluorescent for task lighting, desk lamps, reading lights, spotlights, flood lights, and track lighting.
Led light bulbs also generate very little unwanted heat. The energy savings may be doubled in air-conditioned environments where each watt of incandescent lighting can add another watt or more to the power needed for air conditioning.
Led bulbs can operate for 30,000 hours or more. One led light bulb can easily outlast 30 incandescent bulbs, or 6 compact fluorescents! Led bulbs cost less than the bulbs they replace. Operating 12 hours per day, led light bulbs can last 7 years or more!
Led light bulbs are not sensitive to shock, vibration, or the extreme temperature changes that can quickly ruin fragile incandescent bulbs. And unlike fluorescent bulbs which wear out much faster if they are frequently turned on and off, led bulbs are not affected by frequent on-off switching.
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Before – 50 Watt Halogens
Before – 50 Watt Halogens
Environmentally Friendly
You’ll never again have to choose between inefficient incandescents and fluorescents that contain mercury. LED lighting is safe, environmentally friendly and contains no toxic mercury.
LED lights use 90% less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs and less than half the energy of compact fluorescent lamps. Consuming less energy results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions being released into our environment.
Also, because each LED products is designed to last for 50,000 or more hours, there is less landfill waste from burned-out incandescent bulbs and no dangerous mercury waste from fluorescents.
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After – 5 Watt LEDS
After – 5 Watt LEDS
Ultra Efficient Lighting
The light output is comparable to that of a 40 to 100 watt incandescent light. Our LED lighting provides efficiency and enables consumers to save over the life of the light, without compromising beauty or the environment.
LED Lights uses only 10% on average of power. That’s 90% less energy spent per incandescent light, and 50% less than a CFL.
On average in the running a 60-watt light for 50,000 hours would cost R2,100 in electricity alone. Because the LED lights uses only an average of 10 watts, running the light for 50,000 hours will cost only R420 under the same scenario. In addition, you will no longer spend time or money replacing lights. Over the lifetime of one led light, you will save R1,680 or more on your electricity cost alone.
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Some of you have seen my posts of how much energy efficient showerheads can save you and how wonderful they are but I thought it is time to show you what they look like.
As you can see they are beautifully designed. There are other designs available, all of which including details can be found at my website – www.urban-solar.co.za.
Not only do they look great but they work in a way that no other shower heads work at a lower litres per minute flow rate than usual.
As water enters the base of the showerhead, it is propelled through an accelerator fin to increase the velocity of the water flow. It is then directed through a channel where oxygen is injected into water. The result – Phenomenal coverage and a continuous range of sensations – from a soft relaxing spray to a deep, therapeutic massage to everything in between. Are you ready to be wowed? Get ready for a healthy, powerful, oxygenated spray!
The single orifice design of Oxygenics® showerheads coupled with internal components made of non-stick Delrin® are no match against common “shower cloggers.” There isn’t a calcium deposit or sediment that will stand in the way.
By using Delrin®, we are able to offer you a great shower, everytime. Say goodbye to clogged showers and constant cleaning. Oxygenics® is virtually maintenance free!
The Oxygenics® system uses patented technology to continually introduce air into the shower water creating a powerful oxygenated spray. In fact, Oxygenics® can increase oxygen content in your water up to 10 times! The skin is the largest organ in the body. It breathes and when oxygen is introduced to the skin, the skin will absorb the necessary oxygen it desires.
Oxygenics® uses less water overall, but since it plumps each drop with oxygen, you won’t notice the difference. This allows for your water bill and energy bill (because you are heating less water) to drop dramatically. The average family can save up to R3,500 per year based on 2009 prices – more in following years!
Have a Solar Day!
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