How Much Are Solar Panels in Zimbabwe?
Blackouts and persistent load shedding in Zimbabwe have made solar panels or a generator a necessary standby. If you don’t want to go up to 8 hours without electricity, you’re going to need a backup power supply.
In this post I’ll look at:
- Solar panel prices in Zimbabwe
- Complete solar system and installation price
- The best solar panel brands
What Determines Solar Panel Price?
Panel prices vary depending on the watt rating, type and brand.
Watt rating
The watt rating is how much electricity (measured as watts) the solar panel produces. Panels with higher watt ratings produce more electricity. The higher the watt rating, the more expensive the panel.
Type
There are two main types of solar panels that are most commonly used for residential systems. These are polycrystalline and monocrystalline. The main difference between them is that monocrystalline is more efficient at converting solar energy into electricity.
Here’s my post on the types of solar panels for a more in-depth look.
Brand
Familiar brand names are more reliable in terms of quality. No-name brands are cheaper, especially for a small project. But be aware what you’re buying is highly likely to be of inferior quality.
Here’s a list of the top 5 solar panel brands:
| Brand | What the experts say |
| Panasonic | Outstanding specs with the best heat performance. |
| LG Electronics | High-quality panels backed by a strong reputation. |
| Canadian Solar | Best value for money. |
| Trina Solar | Great all-round performance at the cheapest price. |
| SunPower | Most efficient panels around. |
Prices
Let’s put watts, type and brand together to see what you can expect to pay for solar panels.
| Price | Brand | Watts | Type |
| $170 | JA Solar | 410W | Monocrystalline |
| $147 | Jinko | 405W | Monocrystalline |
| $135 | Trina | 350W | Polycrystalline |
| $130 | Canadian Solar | 325W | Monocrystalline |
| $60 | No name (Generic) | 100W | Polycrystalline |
How Much Does A Complete Solar System Cost?
Chances are if you’re looking into solar, you’re looking at not just panels but an entire solar kit. A full solar system includes:
- Solar panels
- An inverter
- Batteries (If you need energy storage, otherwise they are optional)
Solar kits come in different sizes depending on the load or number of appliances you want to use. The higher the load, the bigger your solar system. As a rough guide, here’s what you can expect to pay for a full system.
1 KVA solar system
Powers TV, lights, Wi-Fi and phone and laptop charging. Costs between $600 to $1200. Costs include installation.
3 KVA system
Powers TV, lights, Wi-Fi, phone and laptop charging and an upright fridge. Costs between $1500-$2000 including installation.
5 KVA system
Powers TV, lights, Wi-Fi, phone and laptop charging, upright fridge, freezer, electric gate and washing machine. Costs between $2500-$3000 including installation.
Want Canadian solar panel 375 watts and solar battery 12 v 100ah
Hi Silver. Thank you for getting in touch. Please note that at the moment we do not yet stock or supply solar products. This is something that we are working on and have planned for the near future.
Good afternoon. I am looking for a good and quality 5kva inverter controller for my 5kva five star inverter. Again am looking for 4×335 watts solar panels and the the control box to run my 1 hirse pump.
Please provide quotation as soon ad posssible
Hi Sibongile. Thank you for getting in touch. Please note that at the moment we do not yet stock or supply solar products. This is something that we are working on and have planned for the near future.
hi
if I need solar panels and batteries how do I order
Hi Sibo. Thanks for getting in touch. Please note that right now we don’t supply solar products.
This is something we have planned for the future. For now the best I can do is put you in touch with some local suppliers. Let me know if you’re interested.
I am looking for 2×90 volts panels a control box for a 1 horse power and a stand for the pannels
Hi Alois. Thank you for getting in touch. Please note that at this time we do not yet stock or supply solar products. This is something we have planned for the future.
Hi Watson. Do you guys have solar products now?
Hi Peace. No we do not stock or supply solar as yet. This is something we have planned for mid to late 2023.
I need a.350watts solar kit with battery. Inventor etc
Hi Ellen. Apologies for the very late response. At present we do not yet supply solar. This is something we have planned for the future.