This client's solar PV systems for pumping water was vandalized. DC cables were cut off. All three boreholes were vandalized. He sought a salesperson who told him they can't be repaired. The salesperson had already changed panels for one system. Then the client called me. I told him we just need to use MC4 connectors to fix DC cables. All two systems are working perfectly. To the ones in solar sector, offer your clients solutions and do not rush just to sell.

There's something I have noted on solar industry. Many in this sector including big companies are so focused on sales and forget about the solution. I have encountered two occasions where a client was told that their solar panels were old and could no longer generate power. You call 8 year old solar panels old? The client called me for a second opinion. Yes the solar panels couldn't generate enough power to run borehole motor. Diagnosis? The panels were covered by layers of dirt accumulated over years. We cleaned them and the system was as good as new.