Everything You Need to Know About
Solar Power in Zimbabwe

Yes, absolutely. A standard 5kVA 48V hybrid inverter paired with a 5.12kWh LiFePO4 Lithium battery and 6 to 8 Monocrystalline panels (550W) will comfortably run:

• 1HP to 1.5HP Submersible Borehole Pump
• Double-door upright refrigerators and chest deep freezers
• All household LED lights, WiFi router, laptops, and entertainment setups
• Microwaves and blenders (used intermittently)

While Gel batteries are cheaper to purchase initially, Lithium batteries offer far superior long-term economics:

• Cycle Lifespan: Lithium provides 6,000+ charge cycles (10 to 15 years), whereas Gel batteries typically degrade after 800 cycles (1.5 to 2 years under frequent ZESA outages).
• Depth of Discharge (DoD): You can safely use 80–90% of a lithium battery's total capacity, compared to only 50% for Gel batteries without causing permanent cell damage.
• Fast Charging: Lithium charges fully in 2 to 3 hours of sunshine, ensuring ready backup before nightfall.

Yes. With a Solar VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) or direct DC submersible controller, panels connect straight to your borehole pump.

The pump runs smoothly during daylight hours and automatically fills your elevated 5,000L water tank. This eliminates battery wear entirely and lowers your installation costs by up to 50%.

All equipment supplied and installed by Onpoint Solar includes full manufacturer-backed local warranties:

• Tier-1 Monocrystalline Solar Panels: 12-Year Product Warranty & 25-Year Linear Power Output Warranty.
• LiFePO4 Lithium Batteries: 5-Year Full Replacement Warranty.
• Pure Sinewave Inverters: 2 to 5 Year Warranty (brand dependent).
• Workmanship & Installation: 1-Year comprehensive Onpoint workmanship guarantee.

For standard residential setups (3kVA to 8kVA in Harare, Chitungwiza, Ruwa, and Norton), physical installation takes only 1 to 2 business days.

Our team brings pre-tested protection boards, mounting rails, and cabling, meaning minimal interruption to your household routine.

Our 3kVA system is engineered as an affordable, high-reliability solution for essential loads:

• Full home LED lighting (up to 25 lights)
• WiFi router, laptops, decoders & phones 24/7
• 55-inch LED TV and sound system
• 1 energy-efficient refrigerator/freezer

*Note: 3kVA systems are not intended for electric geysers, air conditioners, or heavy borehole pumps.

We accept USD Cash at our Strathaven showroom, USD Bank Wire Transfers (Nostro / FCA), and approved diaspora payments (WorldRemit, Mukuru, Innbucks).

Official tax invoices and warranties are issued under Chengeto Holdings upon completion.