B&W Building Services, home of  www.go-solar.co.za

SSEG – Small Scale Embedded Generator application is compulsory. Without this your PV solar system is illegal. We will assist with the necessary and compulsory applications and paperwork to ensure that your installation is 100% legal and that it meets all the local requirements. All PV-solar systems embedded into the grid must be compliant with local and national regulations, must be applied for and may only use approved and 3rd party tested inverters. Insist on a PV Green Card report on the completion of your installation to ensure that your power electronics conform to the grid requirements and that your system is legal,

RENTAL FINANCE OPTIONS are available when businesses wants to buy and install a solar system. We work closely together with “The Rental Asset Finance company”, one of the oldest Rental asset finance companies in South Africa, with offices nationwide. 

SARS TAX REBATES: 

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has introduced an income tax incentive for businesses that invest in machinery and plant such as wind generators and solar energy projects dedicated to the generation of electricity for self-consumption. This incentive allows for a 100% offset in the financial year during which the system was commissioned.

The South African consumer is hit with an 10-15% electricity tariff hike every year. The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) is currently evaluating requests by ESKOM for a rate increase close to 25% for 2018 which Eskom requires ”to keep the lights on”…

South Africa has one of the highest Solar radiation levels (Sun’s Energy) in the world, producing high yields for a Solar system and ensuring a lower cost per kWh generated when compared to Europe. Internationally PV system costs have been decreasing by 8% to 10% a year resulting in PV in South Africa having reached a power production cost of between 74c/kWh and R1.36/kWh, depending on the design and environmental influences of each specific installation.

The PV GreenCard is a mechanism being developed by SAPVIA in partnership with the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) and the German International Cooperation (GIZ). The PV GreenCard will be a national, standardised hand-over or “as built” report for roof-top PV installations, aimed at improving the safety and quality of installations. The PV Green Card programme was developed mainly to address issues arising during the installation of small-scale Solar PV to residential and small business consumers.  All PV GreenCard registered companies have successfully completed a skills assessment process and commit to adhere to technical as well as safety standards and regulations

As an IBC Solar partner we have access to quality German roof mounting systems, high quality power-electronics and tested solar modules. Our product training in Germany and locally ensures that your system is designed, installed and configured to the highest possible efficiency.

SMA inverters come standard with a 63 month warranty (5 years and 3 months, to give you enough time to complete the installation). The guarantee is held by SMA, Niestetal/Germany and through their Cape Town subsidiary. Guarantee extensions are available for up to 20 years. Solar Inverters are IP65 rated and suitable for Outdoor installations. Battery Inverters (Sunny Island) are IP54 and need to be protected against the elements.

All Solar Edge power-electronics carry a free 12 year warranty which too can be extended up to 25 years. All Solar Edge Inverters are IP65 rated.

SSEG: On 29.09.2014 the City of Cape Town launched the small scale embedded energy generation (SSEG) guidelines and tariff,  enabling PV installations to be connected to the grid and in so doing be able to both import energy from and export a limited amount of energy onto the City’s grid, which generators  will be credited for.

Paragraph 39 of the City of Cape Town Electricity Supply By-Law 2010 states that no generation equipment may be connected to the grid without the express consent of the Director of the Electricity Services Department.

Until such time as an SABS mark is issued for inverters, the City will require proof in the form of test certificates , of type tests having been successfully carried out by a third party test house certifying compliance of the inverters with the requirements of the City and NRS097-2-1.

Go-Solar is an authorized BMZ ESS – Service Partner. Our certified technical course in partnership with IBC Solar authorizes us to install, service and repair BMZ ESS Lithium-ion batteries within your 15 year warranty period. 

Use renewable energy at home – BMZ energy storage solutions makes it possible. Energy storage solutions with an integrated safety concept offer highly efficient and flexible energy storage at home for private and commercial applications.

With the lithium-ion energy storage modules, the home-generated photovoltaic energy that is not currently needed can be stored in battery modules and easily be made available at a later time. Surplus energy is no longer lost.

With BMZ’s ESS energy storage system, solar energy users become less dependent on electricity prices and can use their own eco-power whenever they need it.

Ceramic wood-burning fireplaces

Eco Fire Fireplaces are wood burning and heat storing fireplaces, which absorb the intense heat of a single fire (up to 1000*C) and put out radiant heat for 12-24 hours thereafter. The energy of a single fire passes through chambers and a winding ceramic firebrick flue, which is constructed from the special heat-storing refractory firebricks. These fireclay bricks store the energy generated and release it in an effective and very ecologically friendly way as warm radiant heat through the special outer ceramic bricklayer. The resultant radiant heating is not only a very economical way to heat your home, but it is the healthiest possible heating method and through the elimination of hot surfaces not only prevents burn, but has been proven to be the most suitable heating method for allergy sufferers.

Refurbishments

Regardless of how small or big the task at hand, consistent quality workmanship is our lasting signature. No job too small! Our motto is “do it right or don’t do it at all

With 35 years of experience in the Building Industry we have a huge portfolio of successfully completed projects, from aluminium windows and doors to glass conservatories, kitchen renovations, re-tiling of floors as well as makeovers of staircases, balustrades and entire homes.

Need to re-do your outdoor living area? Let us refurbish your pool or build a new one from scratch. We have a wide portfolio of happy customers with pools of various sizes, from small cocktail pools to big swimming pools.

Our timber decks are unique in that we do a complete ALUMINIUM substructure which will eliminate bounce and deformation due to timber warping. Only the final deck is timber, thus also no rotting of poles and beams.

Kitchen Design, Manufacture & Renovation

Whether it’s a new kitchen, small kitchenette or some cupboard alterations, we offer a turnkey product from design to completion, including plumbing, tiling and electrical work. Your project is measured, manufactured, built, and installed by us. We pride ourselves in service delivery to our customers, therefore we will meet you on site, measure and discuss design options, material options, and have your quote ready within 48 hours of measuring. The price we quote is the price you pay, no hidden costs whatsoever.

Carport and mounting structures for solar.

Often the available roof area is not sufficient or suitable for a PV installation and an alternative mounting structure could bring about much higher energy yields. We design and manufacture Delta mounting structures, ground mounting structures and solar carports. Our carports can be adapted to be used for rainwater harvesting and are easily upgradable to Electric Vehicle charge stations. Our carports are canter levered with concrete ballasts to eliminate post- and accidental damage to the superstructure. The all aluminium structures eliminate future maintenance and need to be painted.

System supply only. Installation to be quoted extra, depending on site this should be roughly R10,000.00 / DIY manual available for R750.00

Optional upgrade to 12x 270W IBC Polycrystalline panels with respective mounting system can be ordered at R67,900.00 including VAT

System is upgradable to 3,7kW (14x 270W panels) without additional power-electronics, safety switches etc. The DC safety sub-DB has been prepared to house the additional panels.

Commissioning of DIY installations can be arranged at R500.00 plus R5.00/km from Somerset West.

Delivery charges R1,000.00 plus R5.00/km outside 20km radius from Somerset West

Delivery subject to availability

No delivery will take place prior payment having cleared.

Network group of qualified technicians can be obtained for “out of town” orders.

Electrical AC connection and respective COC by owner’s electrician. SSEG application will be assisted with at no extra cost. PrEng declaration on completion, currently still a requirement, can be arranged. PrEng to be paid by homeowner directly (estimate R5,700.00). 

October Special:

3.6kW Goodwe Hybrid inverter with 2,4kWh Pylon Lithium Iron battery package, installed with 8x 275W IBC solar (Germany) 60-cell polycrystalline panels and IBC mounting system. The system is upgradable with up to 5x Pylon batteries and a total of 16x modules. Modules should be installed in units of 8 panels to avoid module mismatching and to keep the 2 MPPT strings balanced. Special includes 2 string DC safety box and AC isolator at inverter. 

For optimum efficiency DB re-wiring is required as the system has a UPS function to power essential loads when the grid is down. With 2,4kWh battery we recommend lights on back-up only. For selected plugs an additional earth leakage for the selected plugs is required. Unfortunately this is not included in our offer but we will gladly consult with your electrician for you to have it arranged accordingly. Alternatively we can introduce our electrician to you.

The system fully complies with CoCT SSEG requirements and SSEG application will be assisted with (client/homeowner must apply). Electrical COC and final PrEng declaration of compliance not included (estimate cost +R6,200.00).

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High efficiency,  reduced Carbon Dioxide emissions:

Infrared panel  heaters are unique, cutting edge technology that has been developed to offer a real alternative to the standard heating systems we have grown accustomed to, giving us a building that is warmed at a lower cost. Infrared heaters warm up objects directly via electromagnetic waves and hence waste no energy trying to heat large volumes of cold air. They’re therefore the most efficient type of heater and can make a saving of up to 70% on heating costs. Infrared heaters are 100% recyclable and have a Zero Carbon footprint if used with a solar Photovoltaic system.

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Temperature and Infrared:

Feeling warm has nothing to do with air temperature. It is all about absorption of infrared from our surroundings.  Infrared is delivered by the most powerful energy source known to man – the sun. Why do you feel colder when you stand in the shade and warmer when you stand in the sunshine, even though the air ambient temperature is exactly the same in the shade as it is under the sun?  You feel warm because the infrared rays are absorbed by your body!  Because Infrared panels heat the solid matter rather than huge volumes of air, they are less susceptible to draughts and leakage than traditional convection methods. We even have outdoor Infrared heaters!

Infrared light has a longer wavelength and is found outside the spectrum of visible light, thus making it invisible to the human eye. Unlike shorter the wavelengths of light, It is absorbed by matter and does not easily pass through objects. Our bodies are 80% water and this makes infrared absorption extremely effective. Clouds act similarly, hence the different feeling of warm under the sun and cold in the shade albeit the same ambient temperature. Shorter wavelength, such as X-rays and Gama-rays simply pass through water, hence the risk of sunburn on overcast days. Infrared rays are healthy, unlike the destructive shorter wavelengths such as UV light and X-rays.

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Bring the sun into your home

Your home can be “sun-warmed” in the same way with our Infrared Heat Panels. Our heaters do not use the air in the room for heat transference, but the mass of the room . All matter, the walls, floor, ceiling and furniture absorb and radiate the rays at a steady, even and consistent level, ensuring an equal spread of Infrared rays around the room. You feel warm because the infrared rays are absorbed by your body. When we enter the room fitted with an Infrared Panel Heater, we will feel warmer immediately, same as stepping out of the shade and into the direct sunlight

Other Benefits

Healthy heating – Our heaters do NOT emit UV rays but only emit safe infrared rays from the band of wavelength also known as “the rays of life”.

Reduces dust/emissions – Unlike forced air heating systems, our infrared radiant heating panels do not move the air and blow dust or allergens. They do not release any emissions, chemicals or pollutants and help keep the air in your home clean and clear.

Therapeutic relief – Our heaters, like the sun, produce radiant heat waves which work to heat up water. Because the human body is made up of mostly water, this infrared heat transfers extremely effectively and can help gently increase blood circulation, rid the body of toxins and even provide pain relief.

• Unparalleled thermal comfort
• Lower heating bills by up to 70%
• Fully controllable for efficiency and comfort
• Reduced CO2 emissions
• Naturally healthy heating
• Reduced damp and mildew in buildings
• Wide range of award winning designs
• Simple installation

Less Heat Loss

With convection heating if you open a door or window then you can lose heat very fast from a room. A draughty room can be very difficult to heat because it is losing the warm air very quickly.

The infrared heater is not reliant on the air to transfer the heat energy so is not so affected by air change. This means that if a door is left open and the air temperature drops, the room will not feel as cold as it will with a room that uses traditional convection heating.

Even if the room does get cold, it will have stored heat in the walls, floors and other objects in the room which will make the room feel warmer, faster.

Why should I use infrared heating?

Infrared provides warm, non-drying heat. It is as close to the natural effect of the sun without the harmful UV rays.

It heats the objects and you in a highly energy-efficient manner.  The heaters can provide heat when and where you need it in a zone, on an individual thermostat or controller.  They can also be used to heat your entire home.  Zone heating is especially effective in limiting overall heating costs.  There’s no need to heat an entire home if you only use a couple rooms at certain times of the day.  Infrared heating designed by zone, allows you to heat the rooms you need.
– The operating costs for infrared heating are especially lower compared to other methods of home or space heating.
– The heaters can be a picture, a beautiful works of art or plain panels placed on walls or your ceiling.
– Infrared heating panels are very low maintenance with no filters or exhaust/ducts to keep clean.
– They are very durable with a life expectancy exceeding 100.000 hours.
– The heating panels can be controlled individually or with intelligent wireless controls.