How to Size a Solar System for Your Home in Kenya (Step by Step)
Work out your daily energy use, then size the inverter, battery, panels and system voltage, with a worked example for a typical Kenyan family home and what it costs.
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Plain-language guides from the Solar Connect Kenya team on sizing a system, choosing inverters and batteries, and getting the most from solar.
Hybrid Inverter vs Inverter Charger: Which One Do You Need?
What hybrid inverters and inverter chargers each do, high vs low frequency, single vs three phase, and how to choose the right one for…
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Lithium vs Gel Batteries for Solar in Kenya: Usable Capacity, Lifespan and Real Cost
A like-for-like comparison of lithium and gel solar batteries using real cycle ratings, warranties and prices, and when gel still makes sense.
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Solar Water Heaters in Kenya: Heat-Pipe vs Flat-Plate, and What Size You Need
How to size a solar water heater for your household, the difference between pressurized heat-pipe and flat-plate systems, installation tips and current prices.
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