Much like you use batteries to power electronic equipment, batteries are a fundamental part of an off-grid or battery back-up system. This is where the power generated by the solar panels is stored. If you want to run things like your TV, laptop and wi-fi router during Load Shedding, you will need a suitable battery bank to cater for your requirements. The more power you need, the more batteries you will need. If there is more than one battery connected in a system, we refer to it as a battery bank. This is generally the most expensive component of a Power System. It is important that you get ..read more

As a service provider active in the Solar industry for almost 20 years, this is the most common question we get asked. As a buyer, we understand that you want to know what sort of outlay you need to provide to become less dependent on the grid. Whether you already have the funds available or whether you need to save, the most basic answer is “How long is a piece of string?” but this does not help anybody, so we have decided to take the time to provide a bit of clarity on what sort of budget you need to have to invest in power from the sun. What are you looking for? This is the first question ..read more

For the first time in 18 years, Sustainable.co.za has been forced to stop all deliveries. While we know this is absolutely necessary in the current climate, it has been a sad day for us as we have always endeavored to get our orders out as soon as possible. Now that we have some extra time to focus on the webstore and improve it where we can, we have decided to tell you more about ourselves and our purpose as a small business in South Africa. Our History Sustainable.co.za was founded in 2002, under the name Sustainable Living Centre, and had a vision to providing information and eco-friendly ..read more

With summer now little more than a distant memory and the nights already starting to draw in, let us help you keep warm this Autumn by enjoying a comfortable green lifestyle and saving money at the same time. Our motto at Sustainable.co.za is "Buy once, buy well", and we have so many great products available that you will be coming back for more. Colourful leaves dancing in dry, soft, warm winds and magical sunsets is the balmy promise of the Autumn Season. At Sustainable.co.za, we love this time of the year and even though night sets in earlier and the days are getting cooler, we believe that ..read more

Well now you can. Christmas is a time for giving and the best investment you can make for your family is to "buy the earth" back. At Sustainable.co.za, we believe that green living should be easy and add to your lifestyle rather than detract. Our little elves spend all their time ensuring that we not only have an expansive range of high quality, cost effective products available, but that there is something for everyone. With warm Summer evenings, festive cheer filling the streets, and long, lazy days surrounded by family and loved ones, we certainly are lucky to spend this joyous day in the S ..read more

Many people aspire to becoming totally self-sufficient and living off-grid but feel that it is impossible due to the technology involved and the financial implications, but we are here to tell you that going off the grid is easier than you think, if you put the time in. Like anything desirable, achieving aspirations take time and dedication. Due to the fact that we have more than 15 years of experience, we have listed our top tips on how to go to make a smooth transition to going off-grid. It's about living an off-grid lifestyle At Sustainable.co.za, we believe that opting for a green lifestyl ..read more

Load Shedding - Don't be left in the dark again. Is Load Shedding back? Are we forever waiting for another run of stage 1, 2 and 3bs? Whenever there is a power cut, many of us wait with bated breath for the dreaded announcement. For some South Africans, load shedding has never stopped. After another scare a few weeks ago, we at Sustainable.co.za have decided to write a guide on how to prepare yourself for power cuts. From small cost effective solutions, to larger, long term applications, we have ensured that we have it all. Keep the lights on Lighting is very important, especially in the eveni ..read more

This amazing picture that was featured on the cover of National Geographic is as poignant as it is effective. Not only did it speak volumes, but the fact that the  actual magazine was plastic wrapped is indicative of the conundrum we find ourselves in - we want to make a change, but do we? Dedicate this year to breaking free from Plastic Plastic has become so much a part of our lives that it almost seems impossible to break free completely. Sometimes it feels like plastic has been forced upon us by the consumer industry and that living plastic free is next to impossible. We at Sustainable ..read more

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