The worsening load-shedding crisis is causing homeowners to seek alternatives to Eskom's electricity supply.
Homeowners' associations and sectional title body corporates may regulate installations, says Retha Kriek, managing director of boutique property management agency Rozewood.
Kriek says conduct rules can be amended, but the Community Schemes Ombud Service must approve these new rules. "If the body corporate is of sufficient size, it can approach suppliers that install solar solutions for the complex as a whole. There are options to fund such installations, with rebates on the rates for owners – although this isn't feasible for smaller complexes due to economies of scale."
Renting solar panels for common areas, rather than purchasing them outright, can reduce upfront costs and the risk associated with owning and maintaining panels.Installing batteries to help store excess energy generated by solar panels and making it available for use during periods of high energy demand or when the panels are not generating electricity.
The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud office reports an increase in the number of complaints related to buying and installing solar systems and generators.
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