Renaissance Solar
Energy in Cape Town

Renaissance Solar was founded in 2009 with the intention of being at the forefront of the sustainable energy industry.

Renaissance Solar was founded in 2009 with the intention of providing affordable, quality solar hot water systems. Renaissance Solar seeks to provide quality products, with a high proportion of local material. Product range includes items selected from various manufacturers for their high standard of workmanship and performance. The company has proved successful because we keep our prices low and very competitive and provide an excellent back-up service. We also only supply SABS approved products with strong manufacturer warranty. We have installation teams in the Northern and Southern Suburbs. Re the system, so far so good, likewise service levels, installation, queries etc. On a sunny day we do not use any electricity to heat water. We have found that 40 deg is quite sufficient for a bath and shower. The Geyserwise Timer is an energy saving device that is attached to the electrical element of a geyser and provides: A digital thermostat control. The high pressure geysers are sourced from South African manufactures and are specifically designed to operate in high radiation environments. The geyser capacity is determined by the number of people in the household, and the size or combination of panels is determined by the surface area to water volume ratio. The product also has a proven track record under high pressure and carries a 7-year warranty. The advantage of using geysers made of this material are: Tank is corrosion free and electrolysis free. No need for an anode, and thus saving on the resulting maintenance costs. The resin is a poor conductor of heat, minimizing heat loss at night. High density polyurethane foam injected between the inner tank and outer glass reinforced UV stable gelcoat casing, forms a chemical bond that results in a solid, rigid insulation barrier around the inner tank. Housing is aluminium, bent and shaped to create a sturdy enclosure for the absorbing grid. Absorber grid is manufactured from copper, riser bars are inserted into a special extruded sleeve in the header. This allows for a strong weld, which is less prone to cracking and eventual leaking. Absorber grid and manifold are sprayed with highly absorptive finish to maximize heat absorption. The insulation is made of high density styrene bonded to coroplast for structural strength and then covered with aluminium sisalation on the inside to help deflect radiation to other parts of the manifold.