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Solar Panel Fire Safety Matters – Choose Glass-Glass Panels Posted at 09:15 AM SAST, November 25, 2025, by Gavin Thompson, CEO, First Energy Solutions. At First Energy Solutions (www.firstenergy.co.za), we install thousands of solar systems every year. We see firsthand how DC faults in solar arrays create a serious fire risk. If your installer [...]
Gavin Thompson | Renewable Energy Specialist | Founder of First Energy Solutions Gavin Thompson is the founder of First Energy Solutions, specialising in solar power systems, battery storage and energy-efficient building technologies in South Africa. Gavin Thompson is the founder of First Energy Solutions, a South African energy consultancy specialising in solar power systems, battery [...]
Geothermal Cooling Systems in South Africa What is Geothermal Cooling? A geothermal cooling system uses the earth's stable temperature below the surface to regulate indoor temperatures in buildings. Unlike conventional air conditioners that reject heat into hot outdoor air, geothermal systems transfer heat into the cooler ground through underground piping loops. In most locations, the [...]
Understanding the New Fox ESS EVO Series in South Africa Posted at 06:35 PM SAST, August 14, 2025, by Gavin Thompson, First Energy. Welcome to First Energy (www.firstenergy.co.za). Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the new Fox ESS EVO Series, a game-changer in energy storage solutions. This solar battery system redefines home energy storage with its [...]
At First Energy Solutions, we understand that choosing to invest in a solar system is more than just purchasing solar panels—it's a financial decision aimed at reducing your electrical bill and securing long-term savings. That’s why we place a strong emphasis on helping you understand your Return on Investment (ROI) before you commit. Unlike many [...]
The Benefits of Switching to Solar Energy for South African Homes South Africans are no strangers to power challenges. Load shedding, rising electricity costs, and an unpredictable grid have left many homeowners searching for reliable alternatives. Solar energy for South African homes offers a practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solution. At First Energy, we believe switching [...]
To determine how much more power we need to feed back into the grid to break even, we need to calculate the additional energy required so that the revenue from selling power to the grid equals the cost of buying power from the grid. Let’s break this down step by step. Given: - **Selling [...]
How to Sell Your Surplus SSEG Energy to the City of Cape Town Do you generate extra electricity with your Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) system in Cape Town? At First Energy, we guide you to sell surplus energy back to the City of Cape Town. For example, this program enables approved SSEG users to earn [...]
In 2024, the Western Cape Education Department partnered with First Energy Solutions to lower electricity costs in schools by implementing solar energy solutions. The project specifications included the use of glass-on-glass solar panels, chosen for their enhanced efficiency, durability, and lower fire risk compared to panels with plastic backing. The installations featured 50kW Hybrid Inverters [...]
Buy and Sell environmental assets with transparency and confidence. October 2024 The first online carbon exchange in Africa is revolutionising how carbon credits and other green assets are bought and sold. Online Marketplace First Energy Solutions facilitates the sale of COAS Tax Credits, RECs, and Voluntary Carbon Credits on our partner's exchange. The [...]
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