Government Urged to Sensitize Consumers on Types of Solar Products

An Energy Expert has called for sensitisation among the solar traders and consumers on the type of solar systems being used to avoid damaging properties due to low quality products and improper installations.

Speaking when he featured on Money FM’s Breakfast show, Engineer Bornface Zulu says it is dangerous to install a solar system with low Kilo-volt Amperes (KVA) in comparison to the electrical equipment in the house, as this might result in an inventor blowing up, causing fatalities.

Engineer Zulu says it is important for consumers to understand the type of solar system that will be sustainable for their house loads.

He has also advised the public to desist from purchasing cheap products on the market, because they come with a lot of risks.

“Quality solar equipment is very expensive, therefore government and stakeholders need to regulate the products that are being imported,” Engineer Zulu said.

Engineer Zulu also called on financial institutions to come up with affordable packages that will enable ordinary Zambians to have access to quality solar equipment with affordable payment plans.