What is solar and how can you move to solar
In this article we will talk you through on what is solar energy, how you can start using solar and why its easier than you think. Some years back solar was though to be expensive and useless. Over the years the prices of solar panels and batteries have been coming down making solar more accessible and affordable.
Whats more access to bank loans and creative financing structures by some solar companies has made it even more accessible. This will continue to improve as decision makers see the benefits of solar. So what is solar and why should you care about it.
By going solar you use clean energy from the sun. You purchase solar panels on your roof or backyard. A good system will be designed by your installer especially one who has done many installations in the past. They know what works and what doesnt and will ensure that you get the best out of your installed equipment.
Solar technology is improving everyday. A good installer will use the the most efficient equipment.
Read our article on how solar works . A professional solar installer knows where to place your solar panels to get the best output from your inverters. This is quite important. In Zimbabwe, we get the best performance when the panels are installed on a North facing roof. More importantly a good installer will help you calculate the best configuration that produces enough power to meet your needs.
Be careful when selecting your installer. Cheap is not always good. We wrote about it here . There are many benefits of going solar. The most important being access to power when you need it. Utility power is not consistent, while a properly installed system will always provide you power when you need it.
Properly designed systems will give you consistent power and are reliable. Before getting a solar system installed ask your installer how much power the system will produce. Everything is quite scientific. They should tell you if they cant move on to another installer who can guarantee you the power from your set up.