KEY POINTS
- Kwikot launches a new smart geyser system powered by both solar PV and grid electricity.
- The innovative system aims to reduce energy consumption and provide users with greater control over energy use.
- The smart geyser is designed to promote sustainability and help users save on electricity costs.
Kwikot, a South African manufacturer of appliances has unveiled a smart geyser system that can run on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and grid electricity.
This new product, introduced in September 2024, is designed to offer more energy saving and control to the users as well as assist in lowering electricity expenses and contributing to environmental protection.
Dual-powered geyser system
The new smart geyser is intended to utilize energy from solar PV panels during the day to minimize dependence on the national grid. In some instances where solar energy cannot be produced for instance during the night or a cloudy day, the system automatically connects to the grid power.
This dual-power functionality means that the users will always have hot water on demand without having to rely on grid electricity.
Kwikot’s smart geyser also comes with features of energy management where homeowners can monitor and control the energy they consume using their mobile phones. This technology allows users to control schedules, water heating temperatures, and energy consumption of the solar power supply.
According to Engineering News, the smart geyser is likely to help reduce the demand for electricity on the grid which is very important in a country that experiences power rationing.
Energy conservation and cost reduction
As electricity tariffs persist to skyrocket, the introduction of this smart geyser system could not have come at a better time for South African consumers.
The system enables homeowners to harness solar energy which is cheaper in the long run than the normal electricity bills. The fact that the user can switch between solar power and grid power makes the hot water supply to be flexible and cheap.
The energy efficiency features of the smart geyser also make it contribute to a more sustainable household as it reduces the overall consumption of grid electricity, especially during peak hours.
Through the efficient utilization of solar energy, users can reduce the amount of carbon emissions, thus supporting the global call for the use of renewable energy.
A step forward for sustainable technology
The launch of the Kwikot smart geyser is a giant leap towards the production of energy-efficient home appliances in South Africa.
The country has witnessed an increasing trend in the uptake of green technologies as people and companies look for ways of minimizing their effects on the environment and coping with increasing energy costs.
This is one of the latest products that are being manufactured by companies that are coming up with appliances that incorporate renewable energy systems for sustainability.
As the world becomes more conscious of energy insecurity and climate change, a product such as Kwikot’s smart geyser is expected to find a market within the South African market and in other markets.
Looking ahead
Kwikot’s smart geyser which is solar and grid energy enabled is a glimpse of what the future of household appliances holds with sustainability and efficiency as the hallmarks.
The increase in the number of homeowners using energy-saving technologies can only be a positive sign for South Africa as the country tries to shift to a green energy economy.
The new product that Kwikot has recently released in the market is a clear indication of the company’s innovation and its ability to deliver solutions that will suit the current market that is more aware of the environmental impacts of its purchases.
This smart geyser will not only help homeowners reduce their energy bills but also help in the conservation of the environment.
