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As Electricity Prices Continue to Go Up, Solar Adoption in Zimbabwe Grows

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  As electricity prices continue to go up, while solar panel and batteries are getting cheaper, many of our clients are embracing solar. The problem limiting adoption in Zimbabwe is the lack of appropriate financial support. At Solarpro Energy Africa we are focussed on simplify solar. Through our simple designs that ensure that the customer gets the best choice. Most of customers are choosing our 3kva, 5kva and 10kva systems. The systems save customers from USD30 per month to 200 USD per month. From May 2023, improved power supplies and a mild winter saw demand of solar products slowing down. This resulted in a further drop in prices of solar equipment by as much as 30% on some products. This is good news for anyone thinking of going solar. Most of the systems being sold today on the market come with remote monitoring. There is no doubt that electricity prices will continue to go up. Solarpro is helping users install solar panels on their roofs. Our systems come with solar panels, ...
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The African Solar Playbook: What to look out for when going solar.

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1. Understand the market. The African clean energy market is growing rapidly. There are many offers on the market and many promise to solve your energy challenges. A number of solar users have experienced buyer remorse   after discovered that they had made the wrong decision. Like all new trends not everything is always clear when we make a buying decision. So before you decide to go solar its important to understand the market and the different options that are available to you. Many people think that to go solar they need to buy what they can afford while ignoring their needs. This is often driven by the budget and level of current income. As an Independent Energy Consultant I come across many such cases. Sadly this results in them failing to get what they need from solar. It is important to do your research and understand the market before you make any decisions. At Solarpro we guide our customers through the process of understanding the products and services available on th...
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Why we are Pushing for Simpler Solar Installations

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In 2015 I tried to go solar and struggled to find an installer. Back then power cuts were less frequent and the cost of electricity was much lower. There were few solar installers then. Now there are thousands. Back then it was not easy to access solar products and size the system. I decided then that I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to make it easier for people to go solar. I launched a   website   and began to educate people on the benefits of going solar.  Fast foward to 2023, Solarpro Energy Africa is a company that is committed to making solar energy more accessible to everyone across Africa. We are developing solar projects in the residential, commercial and industrial space. Thankfully technology is make it easier for us to deploy solutions! Solar technology is changing rapidly allowing us to provide better and quicker deployment of solar where its needed. At Solarpro we believe that everyone should have access to clean and affordable power. Howeve...
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The Future of Africa's Electricity Supply

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The African continent is blessed with abundant sunshine, making it an ideal location for solar energy development. African governments are starting to accept this fact and have been supportive of the solar industry, offering a number of incentives to investors. As a result, the solar industry in Africa is growing rapidly, and there is a growing demand for solar energy solutions. 1 in 3 people in Southern Africa lack access to clean affordable energy.  Solar energy is a clean, renewable, and sustainable source of energy. It does not produce greenhouse gases, and it can help to reduce Africa's dependence on imported fossil fuels. Solar energy can also be used to generate electricity, heat water, and power appliances. The benefits of solar energy are numerous. Solar energy can help to: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Solar energy does not produce greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Increase energy security: Solar energy is a domestic resource, so it does ...
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