Kouga Renewables

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

Here we are counting down days to Christmas…. I can’t believe how this year has flown by!

It’s been a hell of a challenge since my last post… losing my Mom in June and then the tragic passing of my business partner, Frank Ellis, on the 22nd July.

On the upside, I got married to my best friend, Donna Meredith, and with her by my side we have re-structured the business and things are looking up for the future.

The trend these days is, due to the reduced cost of Solar equipment, clients are requesting bigger systems (12k Single phase) with more battery power and more panels to ensure non reliance on the grid. The 12k has 3 mppt’s to allow panel placement on North, East & West arrays.

Our last few installations have been upgrades, bringing our total of Greater St Francis installations to over 800 satisfied clients.

If ever there was a time to install solar, or upgrade your existing system, it is now!

Call us for an obligation free quote for a super neat & compliant installation.

27/06/2025

It’s been while since our last post, but a lot has been happening!
We have just returned from our first leg of our Capitec Bank contract in the Western Cape having completed full solar & backup installations at Hermanus, Bellville and Paarl branches. I am extremely proud of our team who far exceeded our clients’ expectations, and we look forward to the next leg of installations including Capitec Head Office & Stellenbosch Warehouse.
We are back home in St Francis and have hit the ground running!
If ever there was a time to install or upgrade your solar, it is now! With all-time low pricing for Inverters, lithium batteries & panels

18/04/2025

Definitely one of our most interesting projects. Delivering beyond expectations in brutal ambient temperatures. Reach out for more info.

❄️ Cut Cooling Costs with Thermal Energy Storage ☀️ Our 1 MWhₜ Ice Battery in Hoedspruit is now live and entering its Measurement & Verification phase — and the results are even better than expected. Designed to store excess solar energy during the day, this thermal battery delivers ...

05/03/2025

More good news from CoCT!

ALERT: Power wheeling in Cape Town is now officially live and open for bilateral trade across our grid. ✅
A big step toward energy security & diversifying beyond Eskom ⚡️

Over 562 000 kWhs of power already generated & wheeled across Cape Town's grid in our pilot! ☀️🔋

More info: https://tinyurl.com/4c7e593r

27/02/2025

Amazing what happens when you are governed by forward thinking people focused on their constituents.

Cape Town businesses and households have broken through the R50m earnings mark since the start of the City’s Cash for Power programme in 2022/23. Cape

22/02/2025

3 hrs into a power outage and 167 St Francis drive with fully charged batteries and running the entire load off solar! Sushi by Gavin, pizza @ 167, commercial marine and H2O all fully operational! All our clients on the canals hosting WOW on line and powering their guest experiences. Want in?

14/02/2025

Next commercial installation underway! This is our 14th installation over 200kw! Driehoek business Centre in Hoedspruit!

19/01/2025

Whilst we're all waiting on Eskoms price increases, why not get a jump on your energy requirements? We've installed a number of these systems and are impressed with their performance! 10.5kw inverter and 11.06kwh battery coupled with 5.55kwp solar. 10.5kw is a whole house solution requiring minimal load splitting. Add another 2.76kwh battery for only R7250. Want in?

16/01/2025

Delighted to see our customers products here in our local Spar! Both of which are running on our renewable energy solutions. One in Hoedspruit and the other in Humansdorp. Grown, irrigated, harvested, packed and refrigerated with renewable energy. Only gap in the value chain is transport, which will surely be solved soon! Pick up some sweet mangoes and know that you are making a difference!

11/12/2024

Have you ever wondered how your electronic devices keep running during a power outage? Or perhaps you’re interested in harnessing solar energy for your home? Inverters and batteries are essential components that make it all possible.

In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll unravel the mysteries of inverter and battery systems, explaining how they work together to provide backup power and more.
https://kougarenewables.co.za/a-beginners-guide-to-inverters-and-batteries/

04/12/2024

In the sunny Eastern Cape province of South Africa, harnessing the power of the sun isn’t just good for the environment – it’s also a smart financial move. Solar power is a sustainable energy option that not only reduces your carbon footprint but can also lead to substantial financial savings.

In this article, we’ll explore the financial aspects of investing in solar power, including calculating your return on investment (ROI), available incentives, and financing options.
https://kougarenewables.co.za/the-financial-benefits-of-going-solar/