Before you buy solar

Know your needs and decide on what you want from your system. Its important to know whether you can afford a system that delivers the power that you need. You want a system that is reliable and a system that will last for long time. Deciding what equipment to get is an important decision that you have to make. All equipment is designed differently so prices of the equipment differs. 

Most solar panels come with a 25 year warranty and are designed to withstand the harsh elements. Check out our article on how solar panels work.

Your installer will normally guide you in the process of choosing the right solar system. To get the most out of solar you need a north facing roof in Zimbabwe. Do you have trees around your house. Trees affect production through shading and may mean that the installer will need to find the best way to mount your panels. The type of your roof also affects the mounting costs. 

Panels are an important part of the system. You will also need an inverter and batteries. They have to be the right size to meet your needs.