Settings
Configure your solar system for personalized forecasts
Setup Progress
Location
Harare
Usage
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System
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Battery
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Your settings are saved on this device only and are never sent to a server.
Quick Setup
Get started in seconds — pick a common system, then refine later. Each detail you add unlocks more powerful forecasts.
Why set this up?
SolMate uses your system specs to calculate how much electricity your panels will generate, how long your battery will last tonight, and how far your electricity tokens will stretch. The more you configure, the more accurate the predictions.
LocationHarare
Your location determines solar irradiance, temperature derating, and sunrise/sunset times
Harare Solar Profile
Your Monthly Electricity Usage
From your meter reading or monthly bill
Quick select:
Look at your tokens purchased = kWh used and sum up your monthly tokens.
≈ 7 kWh/day
≈ $25.97/month
Solar System
Tell us about your panels and inverter
Common Zimbabwe configurations
Or enter your specs
= 2.4 kW usable at PF 0.8
Auto-detected from battery specs if not set
Total capacity: 1.80 kWp (4x 450W)
Inverter: 3 kVA (2.4 kW usable)
Orientation: 20° tilt, facing 0° N
Battery Storage
Add your battery details for overnight forecasts
Common battery types
Most homes: ~1/day
Total capacity
4.80 kWh
Usable capacity
3.84 kWh
1x 4.8 kWh @ 80% depth of discharge. This is the energy available before the battery shuts off to protect itself.
Load Shedding
What's your typical load-shedding pattern?
Generator Backup
How much do you spend on generator fuel per month?
Borehole Pump
Your pump size affects load recommendations. Most residential boreholes in Zimbabwe use a 0.75kW (1HP) submersible pump.
Not sure? 0.75kW (1HP) is the most common residential size.
What each step unlocks
More details = more powerful forecasts
Usage → Token Stretch Calculator
See how far your electricity tokens will go with solar
Panels → kWh Forecast + Savings Badge
See exact kWh your system produces and share a savings certificate
Battery → Will my battery last tonight?
Overnight battery forecast with alerts and tips