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On September 01, 2025

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What Can A 1kVA to 1.5kVA Solar System Power? (Choosing the Right System)

Written By: Sona Solar Zimbabwe

In a landscape where reliable power is a daily concern, switching to solar is one of the smartest long-term investments for Zimbabwean households and businesses. But with options ranging from small backup systems to powerful off-grid solutions, the most critical question is: "What size solar system do I actually need?"

What Can A 1kVA to 1.5kVA Solar System Power

Choosing the Right Solar System for Your Needs

Choosing the wrong size can lead to frustration or unnecessary expense. An undersized system won't meet your needs, while an oversized one is a wasted investment. At Sona Solar Zimbabwe, our primary goal is to design a solution that is perfectly tailored to your unique energy requirements and budget.

How to Size Your Solar System

This guide will walk you through the essential considerations, from understanding your own power consumption to decoding the technical jargon.

Step 1: Understand Your Energy Needs

Before looking at any solar equipment, the most important step is to perform a quick "energy audit" of your home or business. This helps you understand your "load profile"—what you need to power and for how long.

List Your Appliances

Write down every device you want to power during an outage, from your lights and Wi-Fi router to your fridge and borehole pump.

Find the Wattage

Check the label on each appliance to find its power consumption in Watts (W). A TV might be 100W, while a kettle can be 2200W.

Estimate Daily Use

For each appliance, estimate how many hours a day you need it to run to calculate total energy required.

Step 2: Decoding Jargon (kVA vs kW)

You will see solar systems rated in kVA (kilo-volt-amperes) and appliance power in kW (kilowatts). While they seem similar, the difference is important.

kW (Kilowatts): This is the "real power" that an appliance actually uses to do work.
kVA (Kilovolt-Amperes): This is the "apparent power," or the total power the solar system must supply to the appliance.

Think of it like a glass of beer: the kW is the actual beer, but the kVA is the beer *plus* the foam on top. Our experts at Sona Solar Zimbabwe handle all these technical calculations for you.

Example Load Calculation

Imagine these are your essential appliances. From this example, with a total continuous load of 490 Watts, a 1.5kVA Must Hybrid Solar System would be an efficient choice.

Equipment	Power (W)	Qty	Total Load	Daily Use
TV	100	1	100W	200Wh
LED Lights	10	3	30W	60Wh
Fan	60	4	240W	480Wh
Tubelights	40	3	120W	240Wh
TOTAL			490W	980Wh

Solar Packages & Prices

Full Solar Systems Price Guide

System Size	Best Application	Est. Price (USD)
1.5kVA	Best for basic lighting, TV, WiFi, and phone charging.	$700
3.5kVA	Best for medium homes, powering essentials including a fridge and booster pump.	$1,000
5kVA	Best for larger homes, capable of handling higher loads and more appliances.	$2,000

Deep Dive: 3kVA System Components & Benefits

Is a 3kVA Solar System Right for You? It is ideal for homes with moderate energy needs, small businesses, and backup power users.

Included Components

Inverter	1 x 3.5kVA Codi / Must Inverter
Battery	1 x 25.6V 106Ah Svolt Lithium Battery
Solar Panels	4 x 440W JA Solar Panels
Protection	AC/DC Combiner Box with Breakers & SPD
Installation	Full Professional Installation Included

What Can This Power?

LED Lights, TV, DSTV, WiFi Router, Fridge/Freezer, Laptop charging, Booster Pump, and Fans.

Official Component Price List

OFFICIAL GUIDE: September 2025 Prices

Solar Panels

Model	Price	Action
430W Longi Solar Panel (39V)	$50	Buy Now
440W JA Solar Panel (39V)	$56	Buy Now
595W Aiko Solar Panel (53.3V)	$72	Buy Now

Inverters

Model	Price	Action
1kVA (12V) Sumry Inverter	$120	Buy Now
3.5kVA Codi Inverter	$160 (SPECIAL)	Buy Now
5.2kVA Must Inverter	$320	Buy Now

Lithium Batteries

Model	Price	Action
25.6V 106Ah Svolt Lithium	$300	Buy Now
51.2V Dyness Battery (100Ah)	$790 (REDUCED)	Buy Now

Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Please contact us via WhatsApp to confirm availability.

Common Questions

It can run a small, energy-efficient AC unit, but you must carefully manage other appliances at the same time to avoid overloading the inverter.

With a 100Ah lithium battery, you can expect to power essential appliances like lights, a fridge, and a TV for 6-12 hours, depending on your usage.

This depends on the panel wattage. For a 3kVA system with modern 440W JA Solar panels, you would typically need 4 to 6 panels for a robust array.

Yes, most modern systems are expandable. You can add more panels or batteries, provided they are compatible with your existing inverter.

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