It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but load-shedding will continue to be a regular occurrence for South Africans. However, with the planned blackouts going into their 17th year, some early adopters of off-grid power solutions might want to start performing solar maintenance. But you may wonder, “How do I maintain my solar installation?” Maintaining your…
The Solar & Future Energy Show Africa, spanning two days, concluded on the 26th of April at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The show has emerged as a prominent fixture in the region’s solar energy industry and attracted some 15 000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors from across the globe, including the United States, China,…
AutoX, the battery manufacturer of brands such as Willard Batteries and SABAT Batteries, as well as the importer of VARTA, has acquired the naming rights sponsorship, valued at over a million rand, for the ELS for Autism South Africa 2021 and 2022 Golf Series. The 13-event tour commenced at the Wild Coast golf course on…
By Kelvin Naidoo, Manufacturing and Technical Director of AutoX. AutoX is the manufacturer of the leading automotive battery brands Willard and SABAT and the official distributor of the world renowned VARTA automotive batteries. Lead acid batteries are one of the few battery types that embrace a fully circular economic cycle from manufacture to recycling of…
AutoX’s re-entry into the renewable technology market with their brand Rentech, focusing heavily on the solar business, is bearing fruit. The company says demand is rapidly increasing, especially in the domestic and small commercial solar market as well as the motive and standby power markets. Under the Rentech brand, AutoX supplies solar system components and…
During the winter months, people may need to work on their car battery or use battery charging equipment. Because sulphuric acid is contained in batteries, it is important to remember that it is a poisonous and corrosive liquid and will cause burns and irritation to the skin and eyes if not properly managed. Therefore, take…
During these cold winter months, the chances of having a flat battery increases significantly, and even more so if the battery is getting old and your vehicle wasn’t driven much during lockdown. When it is cold, the chemical reactions that take place when the battery delivers charge occurs very slowly, and this makes it difficult…
With winter now having fully arrived, should your car fail to start, especially in the morning, the battery is likely the culprit. This could be the result of the lockdown and your vehicle not having been driven as much. If the battery needs to be removed, it is recommended that an authorised fitment centre be…
