When we think about “going off the grid”, our first thought is complete isolation, especially in South Africa. No internet, no human contact, and no use of water, lights and electricity. But, this is actually not true. With the world focusing their efforts to go green, “going off the grid” actually means something completely different.
It’s about limiting the amount of energy used in our every day lives. It’s about making use of the earth’s resources. So finding other ways to access water and electricity would be some of the best first steps to “going off the grid”.
No-one is saying you need to fully cut ties with this world. The focus is more about finding simple solutions that reduce the amount of resources that you are receiving from the municipality. And seeing as these services often come with a hefty price tag or don’t even come at all, finding alternative solutions is actually quite necessary. We share 2 helpful tips to help make your every day more green, and in turn help preserve energy for future generations to come. It really is a win-win situation.
SOLAR POWER
Energy powered by the sun is inexpensive, and reduces how much electricity you need from local municipalities. Unfortunately, their focus is not always on saving energy. Plus, you’ve probably had massive bills at some point over the years. We have become so reliant on municipal electricity that when load shedding strikes, we’re left in the dark – literally! But that doesn’t have to be the case. Moving over to solar electricity means you can continue to do the things that you love when the rest of South Africa is in darkness, all while knowing that you are making a difference too.
BOREHOLE WATER
Drilling a borehole is another great step to reduce the amount of resources that you require from your local municipality. Instead of watering your garden with water that you would either be paying for or that has been purified for consumption, using water from the ground and even rain water is incredibly helpful. The process to purify water is an extensive one, and all that energy could be saved for more important uses. This will not only reduce your water bill, but it will also make a huge difference in preserving water for future uses.
“Going off the grid” doesn’t have to be a big adjustment that isolates you from the world. It should be a sustainable way to help you continue to live the life you want, while making the world a better and greener place. It’s time to focus on naturally-sourced water and energy. If you would like to find out how Hi Temp or Aquabore can help you move into this space of freedom, contact us today.
- Allister Clark (Sales) +27 82 335-9741
- Claire Badenhorst (Sales) +27 79 922-5262
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- Reena Naidoo (Sales Consultant) +27 79 922-5262