Support and Resources

Want to learn more about Solar, or simply want to trouble shoot a problem on your system. Leave everything to us - we'll find you the best solution to your problem, w

What Size Solar System Do I Need?

Systems come in different sizes and what system you get depends on what you need powered by the system and more importantly your budget. To simplify the process of picking the right system for you. Lo...

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 syst...

What you need to know before going solar

Africa is blessed with a lot of sunshine and installing a residential solar system is one of the best decisions you can ever make. Before you rush to install a system there are a few things you should...

Running a Fridge on your solar system

One of the most important home appliances is a fridge. These days fridges require less power than before but because they require more power to start between 900watts to 1000watts, they cannot be run ...

The Top 10 Benefits of going solar

Many people wonder about the benefits of going solar. There so many benefits of going solar but we will focus on the main ones.  1. Reduce or eliminate the impact of power cuts If you are already on t...

When is the price of a solar system too good to be true

When deciding to go solar, many potential solar users look for the cheapest solution. It is obvious they want the cheapest solution. This human nature. We try and go for the cheapest product or servic...

Solar panels vs hail

Winter and solar

Cloud cover is the enemy of solar energy. Whenever there is cloud cover your solar system produces less energy compared to a clear day. This consideration is particularly important when sizing your so...

Best Solar Inverters in Zimbabwe June 2021

Which is the best inverter in Zimbabwe in June 2021? These are the inverters that we have come across in the Zimbabwean market that are mostly be using in terms of popularity  1 - Phocos  2 - Mercer  ...

Is it worthwhile buying used solar panels

Of late there have been many "Attractive Offers" for used solar panels in the Zimbabwean market.  Is it worthwhile for you to buy these panels because they are quite cheap. At Solarpro Zimbabwe we  co...

Learn more about your inverter before buying it

Must this Must that, Phocos this Phocos that Hybrid this Offgrid that! There are many inverters on the Zimbabwean Market today. Some are genuine some are are generics or fakes for want of a better wor...

Learn more about your inverter before buying it

MUST this MUST that, Phocos this Phocos that, Mercer that Mercer this,  Hybrid this Offgrid that! There are many brands of inverters on the Zimbabwean Market today.  Some are genuine some are are gene...

Why does solar not work for you?

In our interactions with potential solar clients we come accross many comments such as "Solar doesnt work", "Gel batteries are useless" or "I bought my system last year and it stopped working after on...

Why DIY solar projects can be a bad idea

Often times we get requests from clients who want to save by buying their own solar panels, batteries and inverters and then hiring someone to put everything together. Here is why it fails in a lot of...

Understanding wire gauges

Most problems with solar systems come from incorrect sizing of wires and equipment. Watch the video below to understand the AWG system of cable sizing.  If you need cables and solar panels be sure to...

Battery Care: Ventilation

Why is ventilation of both sealed and non sealed lead acid batteries important? When batteries are charging they emit hydrogen gas which can be potentially explosive. Whereever you place your bateries...

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 th...

Why you should not delay going solar today

Utility power is unreliable and expensive. It now costs you USD13.5 per kwh power to buy electricity from less than USD10cents at the start of 2022. At this rate electricity rates will touch USD15.50 ...

The reason why you battery is not keeping charge

A solar system comprises of 3 important components - 1. Charging system 2. Storage system  3. Conversion system    All three work together to ensure that your system is always up and providing you wit...