Solar Installation, Wiring & Safety: The Complete Hands-On Guide
The complete hands-on installation guide: mounting structures on African roofs, MC4 connector wiring, DC cable management, earthing and lightning protection, battery room setup, commissioning procedure, maintenance schedule, and troubleshooting common faults.
Solar System Sizing & Design Calculations: A Step-by-Step Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to sizing an off-grid solar system: energy audit, panel array sizing, battery bank sizing, charge controller and inverter selection, cable sizing, and protection devices — with a fully worked example for a 3-bedroom home in Nairobi.
Geographic Orientation & Site Assessment: Position Your Solar System for Maximum Output
Before you buy a single solar panel, you need to understand geographic orientation. This guide covers panel direction, tilt angles by latitude, peak sun hours across Africa, magnetic declination, shading analysis, and a complete site assessment checklist.
Why Solar Systems Fail — And How to Build One That Lasts
Understanding why solar systems fail and a comprehensive introduction to solar system components: panels, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and wiring essentials.