Solar Heat Exchangers (Pty) Ltd Unclaimed

Into the new millennium, solar power was coming to the fore as the Government began realising that the electric sector was not going to meet future energy forecasts. During 2002 a World Summit on Sustainable Development (RIO+10) took place in Johannesburg and with it came a huge drive on renewable energy throughout the country. However, there was often a perception that using solar energy was an affordable luxury. This coupled with the lack of knowledge among some of the less established installers shed quite a negative view on solar products. In an effort to overcome these problems, Solar Heat developed a Solar Heat and Energy Training Centre. Hundreds of plumbers were trained over a couple of years in the Installation and operation of a Solar Heat Solar Hot Water System, they became known as Solar Heat Specialists. The industry also saw the need for accredited solar qualifications and a drive among various plumbing & construction bodies opened up new training courses & qualifications.