The first 60 of 240 Eskom-accredited solar geysers have already been installed in the KwaNokuthula community in Riversdale with more to follow in areas such as Nyanga, Elsies Rivier and Atlantis.

Sonjica added that the project was not only a response to the current energy crisis with its rising fuel prices, but also a sustainable long term investment for South Africa which will tackle climate change, energy saving and poverty.

Sonjica adds, "The launch of this solar water geyser legacy project is an attempt by the Provincial Government of the Western Cape to bring renewable energy into our poorer areas," she told Engineering News.

"We have conducted research on climate change and we know that the parts of our community that will be hardest hit by climate change are the poor."

Earlier this year Eskom announced their solar powered water heater incentive programme. The programme is aimed at urging home-owners and businesses alike to move towards renewable sources of energy - especially solar energy - through a cost-incentive programme.

Eskom has compiled a list of solar water heater suppliers. The accredited suppliers offer solar water heating solutions at discount prices.

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