top of page
Search
2024 Agricultural Show!!!!
Join us at this year's Harare Agricultural Show.... Exclusive offers available at our stand, come visit and enjoy!!
rentechsyst
Aug 29, 20241 min read
0 views
0 comments
LIGHTNING PROTECTION 2021
Thunderstorms have left a trail of destruction so far this year; and it looks like the rest of the season will experience some days of...
rentechsyst
Dec 7, 20211 min read
6 views
0 comments
CLEANING SOLAR PANELS
Caution- please read your solar module/pal manuals and follow the laid down instructions on maintenance and cleaning. Please ensure you...
rentechsyst
Nov 1, 20213 min read
35 views
0 comments
ENERGY SAVING TIP #6 (Cooking)
So; how do we save energy in the kitchen??; The kitchen is one room that consumes massive amounts; used in cooking. Whether you cook...
rentechsyst
Apr 6, 20214 min read
15 views
0 comments
ENERGY SAVING TIP #5 (TV & Entertainment)
In an average home; entertainment accounts for around 8% of energy consumption; which is actually a significant figure [1]. Locally; the...
rentechsyst
Mar 11, 20212 min read
15 views
0 comments
ENERGY SAVING TIP #4 (Computers)
Computers use a significant amount of electricity as they are usually on for several hours during the day. Here are a few ways you can...
rentechsyst
Feb 27, 20212 min read
27 views
0 comments
ENERGY SAVING TIP #3 (Lighting)
Did you know that a single inefficient light can consume more power than a modern TV or fridge??. Addressing lighting energy consumption...
rentechsyst
Feb 18, 20213 min read
15 views
0 comments
ENERGY SAVING TIP #2 (Hot Water)
Hot water typically consumes about 20% of a household’s energy [1;2]. With the festive season upon us; and lots of people coming over to...
rentechsyst
Dec 17, 20202 min read
17 views
0 comments
ENERGY SAVING TIP #1 (Refrigerators)
Why do some houses of similar sizes have different number of panels or different number of batteries from each other?? One of the common...
rentechsyst
Dec 1, 20203 min read
33 views
0 comments
SOLAR IN THE RAIN
So the rainy season is upon us; what does this mean to our solar systems?? Do they still operate optimally and efficiently? What are the...
rentechsyst
Nov 20, 20202 min read
21 views
0 comments
LIGHTNING PROTECTION 3: SURGE ARRESTER
In the last article we talked about the advantages of grounding your panels and equipment in protecting from lightning; electrical surges...
rentechsyst
Oct 15, 20203 min read
38 views
0 comments
LIGHTNING PROTECTION 2: GROUNDING
As previously mentioned lightning can cause serious damage to your solar equipment. And this lightning strike does not have to be direct;...
rentechsyst
Oct 8, 20203 min read
14 views
0 comments
LIGHTNING PROTECTION 1
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism[1] recently advised of the possibility of storms for this year’s rainy season. Storms are...
rentechsyst
Oct 1, 20201 min read
11 views
0 comments
PRODUCT WARRANTY UNLOCKED!!
Warranty is defined as “a written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it...
rentechsyst
Sep 29, 20202 min read
22 views
0 comments
SOLAR PUMPING- How to size and select
So how do you size your solar pumping system? The key parameters that one needs to look at in designing a solar pumping system include...
rentechsyst
Aug 4, 20203 min read
34 views
0 comments
SOLAR PUMPING- Key Aspects and Options
Do you have a well or borehole, or another type of reservoir and want to pump water from it at low cost?? Do you have an electric pump,...
rentechsyst
Jul 29, 20202 min read
16 views
0 comments
SOLAR WATER HEATERS: Flat Plate vs Evacuated Tube; key components
The two most common types of domestic solar geysers are (i) Evacuated Tube and (ii) Flat Plate. Flat plate collectors- made up of a...
rentechsyst
Jul 23, 20203 min read
13 views
0 comments
SOLAR WATER HEATERS/GEYSERS
Ok, so we will dedicate two posts to solar water heating. If you are like me, and cannot stand cold water (even in summer :) ) ...and you...
rentechsyst
Jul 20, 20202 min read
18 views
0 comments
GETTING BETTER PERFORMANCE FROM MY SOLAR SYSTEM IN WINTER??- the more expensive remedies
We have covered the 5 least expensive solutions to problems faced with solar systems in winter in the previous post. The next 5 are the...
rentechsyst
Jul 9, 20202 min read
11 views
0 comments
GETTING BETTER PERFORMANCE FROM MY SOLAR SYSTEM IN WINTER??
Well we have been getting a lot of queries from people who are experiencing poor performance from their solar system (designed and...
rentechsyst
Jul 7, 20202 min read
9 views
0 comments
2024 Agricultural Show!!!!
Join us at this year's Harare Agricultural Show.... Exclusive offers available at our stand, come visit and enjoy!!
rentechsyst
Aug 29, 20241 min read
0 views
0 comments
LIGHTNING PROTECTION 2021
Thunderstorms have left a trail of destruction so far this year; and it looks like the rest of the season will experience some days of...
rentechsyst
Dec 7, 20211 min read
6 views
0 comments
bottom of page