--- title: SolarAfrica - Solar Advice | BrettCook description: Your one source for expert solar advice, news on the latest trends in solar energy, and answers to all of your business-related solar questions. --- AUTHOR # BrettCook ### [Celebrating World Bee Day: An update on our buzzing beehives](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/celebrating-world-bee-day-an-update-on-our-buzzing-beehives) In honour of World Bee Day, it’s the perfect time to share an update on Elephants Alive’s un-bee-lievable conservation programme, and what our... BrettCook May 22, 2023 Blog Post ### [[UPDATED] Solar and Roofing – Getting it right](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/solar-and-roofing-getting-it-right) A structural review of your roof is essential for cost, safety, and regulatory reasons before installation. BrettCook May 9, 2023 Blog Post ### [Making Solar Accessible will Stimulate Entrepreneurialism, Small Businesses, and help create Jobs](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/making-solar-accessible-will-stimulate-entrepreneurialism-small-businesses-and-help-create-jobs) In order for the solar industry to grow, South Africa needs to provide a fertile environment for entrepreneurs and small businesses to enter the... BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 Press Releases & News ### [Solar roll-out at Ford to wrap up in Q4, Phase 2 to start delivering gas in 2022](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/solar-roll-out-at-ford-to-wrap-up-in-q4-phase-2-to-start-delivering-gas-in-2022) Phase 2 of Ford's Project Blue Oval will see the introduction of biomass as a source of renewable energy, and the outsourced farming of fermentable... BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 PPA ### [How Power Purchase Agreements Are Changing The Way We Think About Solar](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/how-power-purchase-agreements-are-changing-the-way-we-think-about-solar) A solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a great alternative to owning a solar system. It is the best solution for businesses wanting to adopt solar... BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 Press Releases & News ### [Ford Embarks on Renewable Energy Programme for Silverton Assembly Plant, Vision to be 100% Green by 2024](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/ford-embarks-on-renewable-energy-programme-for-silverton-assembly-plant-vision-to-be-100-green-by-2024) Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has embarked on a pioneering solar energy project for its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 Press Releases & News ### [SolarAfrica And Inspired Evolution Sign New Funding JV Targeting Up To R500 Million In Financed Solar Solutions](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/solarafrica-and-inspired-evolution-sign-new-funding-jv-targeting-up-to-r500-million-in-financed-solar-solutions) As first movers in the solar finance industry, SolarAfrica provides funding solutions for residential, commercial and industrial energy users. BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 Press Releases & News ### [Four Years On For Kenya’s First Solar Powered Eco-lodge](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/four-years-on-for-kenyas-first-solar-powered-eco-lodge) Back in May 2014, the luxurious Tortilis Safari Camp located at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro was Kenya’s first Eco-Lodge to operate solely on... BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 Blog Post ### [Solar Energy or Solar Panels – What’s The Difference?](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/solar-energy-or-solar-panels-whats-the-difference) Assuming everyone is modestly rationale and wants cheaper energy, the biggest question is do I own a solar system, or do I let someone else own it... BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 Press Releases & News ### [Balwin Properties Partners with SolarAfrica](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/balwin-properties-partners-with-solarafrica) Kikuyu and The Whisken are of the first developments in South Africa bringing cheaper and cleaner energy to residents. BrettCook Jan 11, 2022 [ 1 ](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/author/brettcook/page/1) [ 2 ](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/author/brettcook/page/2) ... [ 3 ](https://blog.solarafrica.com/blog/author/brettcook/page/3) ## Stories by BrettCook --- ![slant-footer](https://blog.solarafrica.com/hubfs/slant-footer.svg)