Total: R214 620

Gravel, bricks, cement 12 108 Lintels, plastic sealant 3 225 Carpentry 2 716 Paints and materials 5 802 Tiles 8 352 Geyser 3 300 Doors and windows 6 117 Electrical wiring 800 Solar system 90 000 Electrician 6 403 Plumbing 8 197 Lighting 3 300 Extras 12 000 Building contractor 52 300

ALBERT’S TIPS FOR USING SOLAR POWER AND RAINWATER

• Activities that require a lot of power (washing laundry, for example) must be carried out before noon so the batteries can recharge fully in the afternoon.

• Keep boiled water warm in a thermos so that you don’t have

to use the kettle unnecessarily. • Invest in individual solarpowered

outdoor lights to reduce the load on the system. • Utilise all possible roof surfaces to collect rainwater.