By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With South Africa's rooftop solar capacity skyrocketing by almost 350% since March last year, more people are opting to take an early dive into a greener future - especially as load shedding shows no signs of letting up. But the cost factor is still a major sticking point, with a fully-fledged home solar system costing hundreds of thousands of rands. Security is also something else that needs to be considered, with many reports already of costly solar panels being stolen just days after being installed. Versofy SOLAR is a local provider who looks to address some of these concerns. They offer various structures to ensure anyone looking to make the transition does it in a way that won't break the bank. Co-Founder and CEO Ross Mains-Sheard says it's becoming more popular because unlike generators, solar installations provide a quiet, fuel-free and low-maintenance energy solution... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With South Africa's rooftop solar capacity skyrocketing by almost 350% since March last year, more people are opting to take an early dive into a greener future - especially as load shedding shows no signs of letting up. But the cost factor is still a major sticking point, with a fully-fledged home solar system costing hundreds of thousands of rands. Security is also something else that needs to be considered, with many reports already of costly solar panels being stolen just days after being installed. Versofy SOLAR is a local provider who looks to address some of these concerns. They offer various structures to ensure anyone looking to make the transition does it in a way that won't break the bank. Co-Founder and CEO Ross Mains-Sheard says it's becoming more popular because unlike generators, solar installations provide a quiet, fuel-free and low-maintenance energy solution... </p>

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