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Free guides, explainers, and how-to articles covering solar energy, air conditioning, and smart energy management — written for Sri Lankan homeowners and businesses.

Solar Energy

How Solar Panels Work

A plain-language guide to photovoltaic technology and how sunlight becomes electricity in your home.

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Understanding Net Metering

Learn how excess solar energy is fed back to the CEB grid and credited to your monthly bill.

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Sizing Your Solar System

How engineers calculate the right system size based on your consumption, roof space, and budget.

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Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline Panels

A comparison of panel types — efficiency, cost, and which suits Sri Lanka's climate best.

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Air Conditioning

Inverter vs. Non-Inverter AC

Why inverter technology saves up to 60% on electricity versus conventional fixed-speed units.

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Choosing the Right Capacity (BTU/kW)

Room sizing formulas and the factors — ceiling height, insulation, occupancy — that affect your choice.

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Running AC on Solar Power

How to pair your AC load with a solar system and reduce cooling costs to near zero.

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Finance & Incentives

Solar Financing Options in Sri Lanka

An overview of in-house instalment plans, ADB green loans, and commercial leasing arrangements.

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Government Incentives & Import Duty Exemptions

Current duty exemptions on solar equipment and how to access them through an authorised installer.

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Calculating Your Payback Period

A step-by-step worksheet to estimate when your solar investment breaks even and starts generating savings.

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