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Renewable Energy

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  1. Pay It Forward

    The Pay It Forward section is built on the goodwill of the Powerforum members. Come in and see where you can help out with components and assistance.

    • 227 posts
    10.2kW 48 volt inverter, free to good home
    dax021,

  2. Beat Load Shedding

    Battery backup systems . Basic  Systems to keep essential services running during power outages

    • 3.3k posts
    Centurion - Need 8kva solar installed with coc
    Shockin,

  3. Starting In Solar? Feel free to introduce yourself

    Starting in Solar? New Comers Feel Free to Ask- There is no such thing as a silly question.

    • 15.3k posts
    Can't scan US3000D just received as warranty replacement for US3000C
    pyman2023,

  4. General Discussion

    General discussion & Latest renewable energy news

    • 11.5k posts
    PMB Solar
    zsde,

  5. Brands

    Stay up to date with the latest news and product developments

    • 2k posts
    🔧 Reliable Support, Whenever You Need It
    Moffat,

  6. Commercial Suppliers

    • 2.7k posts
    Huge Sonoff Giveaway!
    Yellow Measure,

  7. Member Installations Showcase

    Please feel free to showcase your renewable energy installation, share, upload images & installation descriptions

    • 6.7k posts
    Adding 2 panels to a 6.6kWp E/W split on a 5kW Sunsynk for winter — safe and worth it?
    mossie.jhb,

  8. Product Opinions & Reviews

    Renewable energy product opinions, reviews & questions

    • 8.4k posts
    Deye VS Solis what is the best Hybird inverter software/Hardware
    Powerforum Store,

  9. Solar Power

    Solar power discussion

    • 21.1k posts
    Microinverter & Panels to Aux Input on Sunsynk
    Scorp007,

  10. Wind Power

    Wind power & Wind turbine discussion

    • 1.1k posts
    Power Forum 2KW Variable Pitch and 1KW Fixed Blade Wind Power Project.
    Powerforum Store,

  11. Batteries

    Batteries, battery monitors, chargers, accessories & battery care

    • 27.1k posts
    Pylontech US5000 apparently OK but permanently in idle mode.
    Alduroni,

  12. DIY Lithium Battery

    Build Your Own Lithium Battery

    • 850 posts
    Jk BMS 300 AH Battery
    Aziz patel,

  13. Inverters

    Off Grid & Grid Tie inverters

    • 65.5k posts
    Deye inverter screen and logger not working (Installer MIA - advice needed pls)
    guyi9000,

  14. Lighting

    • 683 posts
    LED Lights with an Abnormal Power Factor? Alternatives Similar to Lutron Caseta
    Loch,

  15. Accessories

    Cables, Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Electrical Accesories

    • 4.4k posts
    Battery Cable Sizing
    HennieL,

  16. Water Heating & Pumping

    Water heating & water pumping solutions

    • 5.3k posts
    Boosting Electric water heater with gas heater
    hoohloc,

  17. Hydropower

    Hydropower or water power is power derived from the energy of falling water or fast running water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes

    • 162 posts
    owner rdp marine
    simon the pommey,

  18. Weather And Weather Phenomenon

    Weather discussion

    • 101 posts
    geyserwise max E9 error
    Dannler,

  19. Sustainable Landscaping

    A sustainable landscape is a stable and productive ecosystem that conserves the physical and biological processes occurring on that landscape. Designed and managed sustainable landscapes maintain hydrological function, plant and animal diversity and biomass, soil integrity, and contribute to human wellness. Utilizing nature and landscape to promote energy efficiency and energy saving.

    • 309 posts
    Lawn prep for summer
    HennieL,

  20. Energy Use & Conservation

    Saving energy, energy saving appliances & tips

    • 576 posts
    How to contact Sunsynk South Africa
    James 1,

  21. Electric Vehicles

    An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using electrical energy stored in rechargeable batteries or another energy storage device

    • 613 posts
    EV Wall charger DIY installation questions
    JustinSchoeman,

  22. Alternative Fuels

    Some well-known alternative fuels include biodiesel, bioalcohol (methanol, ethanol, butanol), chemically stored electricity (fuel cells), hydrogen, non-fossil methane, non-fossil natural gas, vegetable oil, propane, and other biomass sources.

    • 167 posts
    LPG Gas Refills
    Ras_al_Ghul,

  23. Is My System Compliant?

    Does My System Meet All The Regulations?

    • 1.5k posts
    Farm looking to install solar SSEG?
    Steve87,

  24. Questions & Answers?

    Unrelated To Renewable Energy. E.g. How To Prepare A Wall For Painting?

    • 2.7k posts
    Deye Inverter with (older) BYD Battery-Box Pro 2.5 battery
    demaniak,

  25. The Internet of Things

    The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects—devices,other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, that enables these objects to collect and exchange data. Such as : Raspberry Pi, Arduino

    • 6.1k posts
    Ver43.15.hex inverter firmware
    almusarrej,

  26. Home Automation

    • 2.5k posts
    Home Assistant Sunsynk Power Flow Card and Dashboard
    slipx,

  27. Inventions

    Show Us Your DIY Inventions!

    • 172 posts
    Custom Grafana monitoring of Wifi Plug Pro - Esener Inverters
    hunterelectros,

  28. Fundamentals Of Electricity

    Principles of Electricity, Theory , Calculations

    • 2.4k posts
    Earth Leakage trips when grid goes off or on
    Scorp007,

  29. Industry, Product Hypes, Fads & Rants

    Hypes, Scams, Rants, Unproven Tech, Does it really work?

    • 1.1k posts
    Another website to stay far away from
    KevinH,

  30. Useful Resources

    Share Useful Resources

    • 97 posts
    Eskom Solar Registration
    Bobster.,

  31. Design Software

    Software to aid in the design of Renewable Energy Systems.

    • 271 posts
    SolarSim - Free software for design and financials
    Multiwatt,

  32. Electronics & Tools

    Gizmo's , Ipads, Tablets, Smart Phones, Tools, Power Tools

    • 85 posts
    Mr
    BIG-B,

  33. Computers, Hardware, Software & Peripherals

    • 649 posts
    The battery line on my Victor 4.2 kW hybrid inverter is short-circuited.
    Prasad,

  34. Group Buys

    Buying as a group local or abroad.

    • 150 posts
    Canadian Solar 545w panels- Cape Town
    RiadD,

  35. Classifieds

    For sale and Wanted
    Commercial Suppliers Please make use of the Commercial Supplier Section

    • 7k posts
    BSL Neuro 16kwh Battery (Brand New) @ R31000
    Treschen,

  36. Job Centre

    Post job opportunities here, or upload a copy of your CV if you are seeking employment in the renewable energy sector.

    • 555 posts
    Needs a 3 phase inverter plus installer
    Sidewinder,

  37. Social Responsibility

    The obligation of an organization's management towards the welfare and interests of the society in which it operates.

    • 30 posts
    Need to download BMS firmware for ECCO batteries
    Sidewinder,

  38. Forum Suggestions & Support

    Suggestions & ideas are always welcome to improve Power Forum

    • 399 posts
    forum admin help
    madness_inc,

  39. Forum Competitions

    Contests & Giveaways

    • 31 posts
    Solar LED Give away!
    SOLARWIND,

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