May 2026
Load-shedding Stage 6: surviving with a 5kW hybrid
How to size a home backup system that actually keeps the lights on.
Field Notes
Stories from the front line of South African energy.
Apr 2026
Inverter aircons vs. fixed-speed: real-world savings
We measured energy use across 12 homes — the gap is bigger than you think.
Mar 2026
Solar payback in 2026: the new maths
Updated panel prices, Eskom tariff hikes and the rebate landscape.