Tanzanians warned on counterfeit UBINK solar panels

Tanzanians must be cautious when purchasing renewable energy products due to presence of mushrooming substandard solar panels, batteries and other energy products from abroad.  

Robert Hiza, Marketing Coordinator from Chloride Exide leaders of manufacturing and distributor of lead acid automotive batteries in Tanzania and other renewable products said due to growing of energy sector and high demand of energy products, locals must be careful of fake products illegally imported from abroad.

“Economic climate for energy sector at the moment demand is very high and Tanzanians now understand a lot about solar power therefore the growth is very high”, he said adding,

“Since we  stand on product quality and  quality services still there are a lot of imported products from abroad  that do not qualify for good quality products”, he said.

He said citing example that most of substandard product importers do not provide warranties or guarantees for their products something that end up with losses for their customers.

Chloride Exide Offers the best stabilized pricing structure, gives product warranties to our customers with quality services and the best customer care and after sales services,

“In terms of products we give our UBBINK solar panels with 25years Warranty, Solar Water Heaters of different sizes from 120 Liters to 300Litres at a very competitive pricing with warranty of 5 years, Solar fridges for areas with no electricity suitable for hospitals, hostel and others”, he said adding

“Power Back Up we have the best inverters, Charger controllers, full range of batteries inclusive of Deep cycle batteries, all of these come with warranty, We also do consultations to our clients for free as we do sizing for them and advice before we quote them on any requirement therefore our quotes are always be accurate”,

The firm has successful providing energy solution and donated funds for various projects for secondary schools, hotels, hospitals as part of its Social Corporate Responsibility (SCR)

“Our services is unique, from our wider range of products to affordable prices” he said

Chloride Exide (Tanzania) Limited is a limited company which was established in Tanzania in 1997. We claim our roots from Chloride Exide (Kenya) LTD which was established in Kenya in 1963 as part of the Chloride Group PLC in the UK. We are now well established in the Tanzanian market and set to meet the needs of our esteemed customers in the best way possible.

 

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By Erastus Malilo