The Private Power journal
Power & water, explained.
Make informed decisions about your next solar or borehole project — without the jargon.
Boreholes5 min read
How borehole drilling works: from survey to flowing water
What happens before the rig arrives, during drilling and before your borehole is ready to use.
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Borehole drilling costs: what are you actually paying for?
Per-metre drilling rates are only part of the picture. Here is how to compare an itemised quote.
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Solar5 min read
Grid-tied, off-grid or hybrid: which solar system fits?
Understand the three common system types and what each can — and cannot — do during a power cut.
Read guideSolar5 min read
How solar power works — and how to size it sensibly
Panels, inverters, batteries, kW and kWh: a plain-language guide to planning a system.
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Pumps & water4 min read
Solar water pumps: pump by day, store water for later
How panels, a pump controller and a tank work together — and why borehole yield matters.
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Solar4 min read
Solar geysers vs solar panels: heat or electricity?
Two ways to use the sun, with very different jobs. Learn which belongs in your energy plan.
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