Banks face avalanche of demand from customers trying to ditch Eskom.

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Banks are facing an avalanche of inquiries from customers ready to throw in the towel with Eskom and go solar.
All offer a range of financing options, from access bonds and readvances to personal loans and leasing – and many have partnered with professional solar installers to ensure consistency in standards and quality of work.
Standard Bank has launched an online portal and marketplace called Looksee for homeowners looking at improving quality of life and saving costs, with a number of suggestions for saving on energy costs.
These include energy meters, back-up lights, generators, solar geysers, and solar power backup systems. Also included here are geyser controllers and other energy saving products, as well as tips for homeowners such as how to deal with a noisy neighbour, and what water tank is best suited to their property.
28 Sep 2022 6AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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