Dancing in the dark at Solahart On Saturday 28 March 48 journalists and musicians joined Solahart South Africa in pledging their support for the WWF Earth Hour initiative. Sharing a fondue pot by candlelight instantly created a feeling of camaraderie among the guests. Strangers struck up conversations like old friends while preparing each bite to taste. South African rock group Holly and the Woods adapted a loud and lively set list to the intimate surroundings and small crowd, performing a once in a lifetime acoustic set that kept diners captivated. Vocalist Melissa Conradie commanded attention, moving between tables with her guitar with the band supporting her from stage. "You will probably never see us this playing this way again," said Conradie during her performance, making the occasion even more momentous. Holly and the Woods' performance was followed by an awe-inspiring performance from Johannesburg-based group One Track Down. The band, in the process of recording their first studio album, was a hit with the audience from the get-go. To the delight of the audience, they performed Toto's hit Africa in honour of the occasion. "Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the dark was a strong contender when we were deciding which song to cover for the night, but we settled on Africa. How can anyone go wrong with epic high harmonies?" joked front man Tom Olsen before the gig. Said Solahart managing director Jim Hickey, "I am very pleased that we could add our voice to that of millions of people around the world in support of the environment. Solahart is very proud of our involvement with Earth Hour."		Dealers get the Solahart stamp of approval Solahart South Africa presented Solahart installation training on Thursday 2 April and Friday 3 April. A group of experts consisting of professional electricians, plumbers and Solahart installers shared their knowledge with new Solahart dealers and their installation teams. "It is important to remember that a system is only as good as an installation," said Solahart distribution manager Ray Fernandez. Training started on Thursday 2 April. New dealers and their installation teams gathered on the roof of a double storey house to gain first-hand installation experience. The hands-on approach gave them insight into the kind of problems they're likely to face during an installation. Installations on double storey buildings pose unique challenges, which made this the ideal setting for comprehensive training. On day two the theoretical and technical aspects of installations were covered. Des Gamble, electrician and owner of Gamble Electrical showed the new teams the ropes in the electrical department. Professional plumber Chris Elliot took the reigns next, offering plumbing advice while Solahart veteran Mannie Hinana relied on his years of experience to offer installation training. Selected Energy's Shamell Jenkins discussed the warranty period and all the conditions to end off the day. "The training was a great success. We all learned a lot from each other," concluded Fernandez.