Frequently Asked Questions
Fouad Takla Company | ChamSolar | Renewable Energy
Fouad Takla Company
Why has Fouad Takla Company launched the
ChamSolar Initiative?
Fouad Takla Company’s slogan is “Building for a Better
Syria”. This goal must be achieved through sustainable
development. It hopes this initiative will become a
platform for advancing Renewable Energy in everyday
lives to help reach that goal.
What does Fouad Takla Company do?
Fouad Takla Company is the largest privately
owned construction firm in the Syrian Arab Republic,
with offices throughout Syria, Lebanon and the United
Arab Emirates. Its experience spans the Middle East and
United Kingdom since 1963. Its activities include
construction services as well as construction products
manufacturing. Fouad Takla Company’s strong track record
has given it an established brand with a reputation for
quality, innovation and the successful delivery of major
projects, particularly large commercial, residential,
touristic and specialist design and construction
projects.
ChamSolar
What do you mean by ChamSolar?
ChamSolar is a forum for people who want to learn more
about Renewable Energy and how they can take advantage
of it in their everyday lives at home, at work and in
their communities. The clear sunny skies of Cham are our
inspiration.
How can we use ChamSolar and what does ChamSolar
provide?
Everybody who has an interest in Renewable Energy is
invited to take part in ChamSolar. You can use it to
learn and to inform others. It hopes to provide a
service that people can use to make choices about their
energy needs.
How do I know what type of renewable energy
source is right for me?
The best thing to do is register using the form on our
home page. There are many types of applications you can
choose from. Every application can use more than one
renewable energy source. Depending on your needs and
specific conditions, we’ll help you choose the best
solution.
What type of user are you interested in?
We don’t distinguish. We’re happy to help everyone and
anyone. Don’t be shy!
What locations do you provide your services for?
We’re on the web, we’re global! No matter where you are, we
can help you.
Can you recommend an installer or supplier for a
renewable energy system?
Yes we can! Once you tell us what you’re looking for,
we’ll point you in the right direction.
If we have any problems, will we be covered?
We are here to help so that any problems that may arise
are foreseen and can be dealt with before committing to
any system.
Renewable Energy
Why Renewable Energy?
Energy from fossil fuels is not sustainable and getting
more expensive everyday. Renewable Energy comes from the
sun. It is clean, sustainable and the systems are
getting cheaper everyday. So the real question is why
not?
If there is no sun, what am I supposed to do?
Fortunately for our region of the world, the sun is not
very shy! And even luckier, we have some of the windiest
areas in the Eastern Mediterranean. We recommend that
people keep their conventional systems as back up just
in case though. Or you can use both together and still
save on energy costs!
Where is Renewable Energy working already?
Please have a look at our
Educational Area to get
a good idea about where it’s working locally and around
the world.
How is Renewable Energy good for the
environment?
It’s not good, it’s great! There are no emissions into
the environment. We all get to breath cleaner air as
more people adopt Renewable Energy sources.
Do you use Renewable Energy systems in your own
home or place of work?
We already use everything in our Commercial Area
and many other systems which we are trying out. These
will be made available on the website as soon as soon as
all the results come in!
Can Renewable Energy be used on an individual
basis or does it have to be large scale?
Renewable Energy is for everyone. It doesn’t matter how
small or how big the application. Some applications are
cheaper on a large scale while other applications do not
get cheaper as your need gets bigger.
Is Renewable Energy cheaper than the energy you
get through conventional means?
In some cases, it can be cheaper. It all depends on the
technology you use and the application you need it for.
Can I install Renewable Energy systems at home?
Of course!
Is it all legal?
If there are any rules against clean sources of energy,
please let us know!
Does it cost much?
Renewable energy costs more in the beginning but saves
you a lot in the long run. Thanks to large scale
manufacturing in recent years, the cost of buying is
coming down.
Can I pay in installments for expensive systems?
The Government offers promotions for Solar Hot Water
Systems. You have to search harder for incentives for
other technologies but they are available and we can
tell you where to go!
Are systems guaranteed?
Most manufacturers will give you a guarantee for a very
long. Different technologies come with different
lifetimes which we can help you with. Beware of
manufacturers that don’t give guarantees!
What systems are being locally manufactured and
what is being imported?
Components for Solar Hot Water systems are being
manufactured locally as are wind turbines for water
pumping. Almost everything else is being imported.
Do these systems take up a lot of space?
The great thing about most Renewable Energy systems is
that they can be put on roofs or other spaces which
people don’t really need. You don’t have to have a flat
roof because many systems should to be mounted on a
sloped surface anyway.
If I install a system, can I move it at a later
date or am I stuck with it?
Everything’s possible with Renewable Energy. If you move
premises, all the good stuff can move with you!
Sometimes, the systems are so portable that you don’t
need any help to move them.
Fouad Takla Company | ChamSolar | Renewable Energy
