Guide reviewed 7 November 2026. Confirm current contact details and service arrangements directly with the provider.
Choosing a solar or backup-power system begins with the job it needs to do. A household keeping essential appliances running has different requirements from a workshop, a borehole or a lodge. Comparing only panel quantities or inverter labels can hide differences in design and support. Use KgweboKard's Solar Energy, Solar Panels and electrical-service categories to find businesses to contact, then request a proposal based on your actual needs. This guide helps you prepare that enquiry without treating a directory listing as proof of technical competence.
Describe the load and the intended result
List the appliances or equipment you need to operate, their expected operating times and any essential services that need continuity. Share recent electricity usage records where available, and explain whether your main aim is daytime generation, backup during interruptions or an off-grid supply. Ask the installer to identify the assumptions behind the proposed design. A named inverter capacity does not, by itself, tell you how long the complete system will run your particular equipment.
The directory includes i-Carbon Pty Ltd as an energy-related enquiry starting point. Establish a business's current service scope before treating it as an installer for your project. An energy supplier or project developer may serve a different market from a company installing a small residential system.
Compare the complete installation scope
Ask each supplier to explain the panels, inverter, storage, mounting, protection, installation work and commissioning included in its quote. Identify exclusions such as roof repairs, additional cabling, transport or changes to existing equipment. For a farm or borehole enquiry, provide the location and available equipment information so the contractor can assess the site. Let an appropriately qualified person determine the design; do not select components solely from an online comparison chart.
Request evidence of relevant experience and the qualifications or approvals applicable to the proposed work. For grid-related or regulated matters, confirm current requirements with the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority and the relevant utility. Do not assume that one supplier's statement establishes permission for every site or system configuration.
Evaluate support after commissioning
Separate the equipment warranty from the installer's workmanship and maintenance commitments. Ask who handles a fault, whether assessment or travel is charged and how replacement parts are sourced. Find out what documentation, operating instructions and handover records you will receive. If remote monitoring is offered, ask who owns the account and how access is transferred. Keep your approved design, serial numbers and commissioning records together for later servicing.
Compare proposals against the same brief and discuss any differences openly. A lower upfront price may cover a different operating outcome or support arrangement. Avoid accepting guaranteed savings or payback figures without understanding the assumptions. Obtain a written payment schedule tied to agreed deliverables, and confirm how design changes or unexpected site work will be approved before additional costs are incurred.
Frequently asked questions
What should I prepare for a solar quotation?
Prepare a load list, operating times, usage records if available, site location and the result you need. Ask for a site-specific design and itemised scope.
Does an energy-company listing prove it installs home systems?
No. Confirm the company's current services, qualifications and suitability for your particular installation directly with it.
Where can I check regulatory requirements?
Consult the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority and the relevant utility for current requirements applicable to your project.
Directory contacts and further information
Start with the relevant KgweboKard directory. Use these links to build an enquiry list and confirm current services directly.
Browse Solar Panels, Electrical Contractors.
Directory profiles to contact: i-Carbon Pty ltd. These are contact starting points, without an independent endorsement or availability guarantee.
Official and primary information: Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority.
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