South Africans are always expecting the power to go out due to rolling blackouts. Every time it happens, the possibilities of alternative power generation are discussed, usually with a focus on solar, wind and hydro.

We offer a full range of services that includes professional design and engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance – operational services, technical support, and training. Each system is tailor-made, using tried and tested solar power technology, Hydro power solutions and Wind power solutions. We use only top-quality products, keeping in mind the affordability of products not sacrificing quality.

Arisen, specialize in Roof-top Solar Power Solutions, Hydro Power Solutions and Wind Power Solutions. South Africa has vast resources and potential for hydropower, wind power and solar power for sustainable energy harnessing, but to name a view.

Hydro Energy – About 10% of global hydropower potential is located on the continent of Africa with majority of it in sub -Saharan Africa. Water usually considered for the larger installations, but small and micro hydropower could be an option for South Africa. Micro hydropower generation has a history in South Africa and could potentially make a significant difference in the provision of electricity especially in rural areas. Generic distinction between “large” and “micro” hydropower is that micro-hydro usually refers to a system installation up to +/- 10mW capacity.

Last couple of decades we have seen advancements in the development of hydropower generation in South Africa, realistically there are challenges to using micro hydropower in South Africa including: Policy and regulatory framework are unclear or non-existent with little clarity issues such as access to water and water infrastructure and payments for water. Financing is a challenge, hydropower developments have high up-front costs and low O&M costs, with most new developments relying on donor financing. A lack of capacity to plan, build and operate hydropower plants at political, government and regulatory entities. Data on hydro resources are limited. Policy and regulatory framework are unclear or non-existent to govern the development of micro hydropower.

However, now that we have discussed the barriers, let us remind ourselves of the benefits of micro-scale hydropower: It is considered a renewable resource. It is installed within existing man-made infrastructure and only a basic environmental assessment is required, and no water licencing is required. In the case of “own use” generation, no generation licence is required from NERSA. Project payback times are short, because little civil works are required, and operation and maintenance costs are low. If hydro turbines are installed in parallel to existing pressure control valves, it can extend the operational life of the valves. The technology is efficient and durable for up to 20 years. The cost of a micro hydropower project is made up of civil works, mechanical and electrical components, and electrical components such as grid connection and grid infrastructure.

Wind power generation – Wind power can be generated on a large or small scale depending on local requirements. It is possible to set up domestic wind power systems to generate just enough power for your home, or slightly larger systems that can be used to power a neighbourhood. The advantage of shared domestic wind power systems is that construction costs are distributed across a number of households, making it a viable and affordable alternative to conventional electricity grids. Advantages of wind power – Wind power offers a clean, free, and renewable alternative to energy generated by fossil fuels. Construction costs can be recouped within a couple of months of operation. Wind power can be used to supplement existing electricity needs and ease the demands on national Power grids. Conventional power suppliers will often buy surplus power from wind power generators. Wind power is sustainable. Be blown away by wind power

Enjoy the advantages of renewable energy with Arisen range of wind power generators. For more information on how to make wind power work for you, contact Arisen now.

We make clean energy available to various sectors that includes, homeowners (Complexes, Estates, Flats and Buildings). Businesses (Commercial, Companies, Buildings). Industry (Warehousing, Business Parks, Business Estates), non-profit organizations, government organizations at a lower cost than paid for energy generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) that is not good for the environment. Providing alternative and renewable energy sources to domestic, commercial, and industrial markets. We offer small scale solar installations as well as scope for the large corporate and industrial markets. We offer micro to large scale hydro installations as well as wind harnessing for energy. We specialize in reducing reliance on the National Grid in all spheres.

We install systems that provides the best solution for your requirements as well as simplify the switch over for the end-user, delivering cleaner and affordable alternative to your monthly energy bill.

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