Bwana Lawi
First of all
How mant light hours are you looking at in a day  ??
How many TV "ON" hours are you looking at ??
Which part of Kenya do you want to do installation  ? ? because of actual day light hours for maximum charging !
 
Am using Photovolteik - 50W which i bought from BHATT Electroniks by then they were in town but they moved to Industrial area
Battery i got KV 100Amphs -Kenyan batteries dont meet quality stds-Mind geeting imported battery
With above am comfortable using 6 bulbs/Radio/TV/DVD player and several mobiles being charged
For the last 9yrs mum has never seen a  blackout
 
Am asuming all lights/TV will be ON from 6.30 to Midnight not unless KUNA KESHA !
 
In your scenario you just need panel 100W/Battery 100amph
A small inverter - which should transistor made will do for laptops
All other gadgets use DC powered Appliances-TV / DVD player/Mobile chargers
Remember Energy conversion from one state to another translates to loss of power-DC-AC
 
Hit me offlist for more 0721228448
 
Mutua
From: Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi@gmail.com>
To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
Sent: Monday, 11 March 2013, 9:25
Subject: [Skunkworks] Solar Panel Specs

Hi guys,

I know this has been discussed somewhere before but I need help on the best solar panels to acquire (and install) back home. 

The panel will be used to power basic appliances, TV, radio, and many lights - 5-10 bulbs, and almost the same number of mobile phones. Good neighbour philosophy 

Also should have enough juice to power mobile devices and laptops when and if necessary. 

What are the specs I should look for? Which model?

I want this info before I go to the vendors.

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Some back story:

My (our) guy didn't win huko mashinani and he was our only hope of getting electricity

Plus I don't think paying 35k per house (4 houses in total, i.e. 140k) is a good investment for basic power needs in ushago. 

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