The inverter is the heart of your solar power system so ensure you are getting the right inverter for the right application all the time. A solar inverter takes in power from the solar panels and converts it to usable AC power for our appliances.
If you want to build a system that uses the sun to charge the batteries as opposed to a national grid (“ZESA”) backup power system you will need solar panels. Thankfully Zimbabwe has a lot of light throughout the year for longer, typically 7 hours a day and this means your panels take less time to charge your battery bank on a normal day.
Solar panels come in two different types, monocrystalline (mono – made of high grade silicon efficiency typically between 15 to 20%) and polycrystalline (made from melted silicon, efficiency typically between 12 to 16%). Poly solar panels are the most common available in Zimbabwe. Don’t just buy any solar panel choose reputable brands from Zvasiyana Enterprises.
Solar batteries come in four main types. The batteries are an important component of solar system. They store electricity for later use. We have summarised the four main types of solar batteries that can be used in power systems
1.Lithium ion.
2.Gel Battery
3.AGM Battery
4.Lead Acid
To protect your solar system and gadgets its important to know how to protect them and your family. Accessories needed for your system include Solar Panel Mid Clamps, brackets, Solar Junction Box, Solar protection units, Solar Monitoring System, Solar Panel End Clamps and Solar cables.
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