South Africa registered 4,200 new EVs in early 2026, a 78% jump year-on-year. Combined with April's 12.6% tariff hike, Western Cape households are rethinking solar system sizing as a single electric vehicle adds 300 to 400 kWh monthly to energy
October is a critical time for solar households in the Western Cape. Winter dust and pollen can reduce panel output by up to 20 percent, costing thousands in lost energy. Spring panel cleaning is a high-return maintenance task that unlocks
