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Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by Nobody: 12:41pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
otokx: How many Kva of generator will power a mini-bar with 2pieces of 2HP A.C; 2pieces of 32"LED/LCD tv; 1 sound system; 2deep freezers; 2standing fridge. You are very right with your explanation up here.... |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by Chukzyfcb(m): 1:45pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
durodee:Wow this is very insightful. The benefits surely outweighs that of a generator for a business purpose. Although it'll be unfair to calculate the cost of a 24hr running gen (4.6million) as stated in your post to that of a solar. Simply because, I believe your solar wouldn't be active 24hrs. You'll have to give it time to recharge its batteries (like overnight when business closes). Nevertheless on a 12hr span, you'v clearly shown a solar panel/inverter overshadows a generator. Thanks for your input. |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by Cargoed: 2:52pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
The biggest issue in Nigeria concerning micro renewable energy is the inverter. The inverter makes all forms of renewable energy very expensive and unreliable. That is why every one is still using heavy polluted generators. Solar, wind, battery, are all fantastic technology which all get destroyed by the inverter. Any solution with inverter will not work, on mass appeal. I have been in this industry for ten years. The inverter loses 10% efficiency every month. because of our heavy load and temperature. No matter the quality of inverter. Some one asked a question solar always needs inverter and another person started abusing him. The truth is solar does not always need inverter. with our current situation some loads like fan and light and AC/fridge should be Directcurrent only. then alternating current for t.v laptops. You will find out you have a far cheaper solarsystem. but check the building code does not allow this for safety reasons and standards ,so we all fall back to our generators ha ha ha.... 2 Likes |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by Nobody: 4:13pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
drlawizle:Wu u epp? Wu u dey ask Mumu kwueshon |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by NigerianScholar: 5:48pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
Prince16:Awww I just checked....the place has been closed down or moved. But you can get your batteries from a shop before harvard kids (when coming from tipper garage). The name is star batteries |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by mikolo80: 6:20pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
so by your analogy cars and planes crash so nobody should use cars or planes ba. na village ppl and fear mongers de run from gas. gas has exploded fewer time than kerosene has. get your facts right and stop disinformation about gas .that you're indisciplined or ignorant of safety precautions doesn't mean everyone is |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by mikolo80: 6:22pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
blackprowler:50 k for solar installation. no de lie and if you're not, by the time we know you there will be other competitors who will force your prices down just as you are doing now. |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by mfm04622: 9:49pm On Jun 04, 2016 |
giles14: To show you it is workable, the inverter and batteries are what banks are using for their ATM galleries. This is because they get at least 10 hours of power (either public or from their generator), so all they need is to design their system to work for at least 3 days (public holiday on a Monday or Friday) |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by KenModi(m): 6:29am On Jun 05, 2016 |
Iamlordgee: @bolded. You define Africa's backwardness and high level of illiteracy and exposure. Who told you solar source of energy doesn't work during rainy season? |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by giles14(m): 10:52pm On Jun 05, 2016 |
mfm04622:bros don't compare with all those banks 1 2v 2000ah battery goes for close to #300000 den u times by 20(d no of battery used by first bank branch in my side)den u add d inverter(10kw) wich may go for roughly #800000- #1000000 den u add d charge controller n other accessories,it cos d banks a minimum of 10 to 15 million to setup and inverter system.so for a small scale business owner if you don't have 1million don't even think of it. it's funny seeing pple going about saying dat inverter n solar is d best,most pple dat install the inverters still hav to charge it using NEPA or generator so wots d gain. |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by mfm04622: 8:04pm On Jun 06, 2016 |
giles14: The gain is the use of power when there is no public power. For example, if you have power during the day while you are at work but no power when you are really at home, power in the afternoon can charge your batteries so you can at least watch some tv and sleep with fan. Inverter and batteries is an option for those who have power for at least 12 hours. We don't even have solar power for 12 hours a day! As for the First Bank system, it is not 20 batteries, it is 24. and they are 2V, 1,500AH. The inverter is also 3.5KW and not 10KW. I was involved in the design of the system in the beginning |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by mfm04622: 8:17pm On Jun 06, 2016 |
giles14: If you observe all my comments, you will observe i always mention design. Design is the first step. Design starts from gathering all your initial information and then deciding your goals. Then determining what you need to achieve the goals. If you can get at least 12 hours of public power, as long as the system is well designed, i see no reason you will regret your investments |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by shamecurls(m): 3:44am On Jun 14, 2016 |
Hello Guru`s Will a 12volt 1.5KVA be able to charge a 4x12 volt battery bank (200ah) Picture below Note- I will be using point 2 and 7 as charging point
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Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by shamsin6300(m): 11:30am On Jun 23, 2016 |
shoyemiayodeji:hmm is that true? |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by shamecurls(m): 5:03pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
If money is not the issue, get an inverter with a large battery bank and powerful external battery charger |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by nasonaso: 9:35pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
Bluffly: Tell me more abt ur glass solar panels |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by nasonaso: 9:58pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
NobleG1: Thanks love your analysis |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by Bluffly: 9:14am On Jul 18, 2016 |
nasonaso:It's not mine. I used the world we for the world. Google the terms in UK. It's in use in the UK now for buildings and bus-stops. |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by inforesource: 6:18pm On Mar 27, 2018 |
otokx: My brother, after 2 years in my new business, I discovered that I need something that can work without noise. Something that can power my bulbs, fan and about 4 computer systems when "NEPA" and my Generator are off. I was given cost estimate on solar + inverter and the cost run into millions of Naira. |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by tck2000(m): 3:09pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
wellmax:Lol |
Re: Which Of These Alternative Power Sources is more economical? by Kusnap: 8:50pm On Mar 19, 2022 |
Exploring Alternative Power Solutions to Nigeria’s Power Issues Through the years, one element has remained constant in the Nigerian energy sector and that is the fact that Nigeria is, and has always been in an ugly energy situation. For years, the masses sought solace in I-better-pass-my-neighbor generators, but this trend is gradually coming to an end. Many Nigerian citizens have simply grown weary of generator noises and petrol buying, just like they have grown tired of frequent power outages. Experts estimate that about 60-70% of Nigeria’s population of nearly 200 million people do not have regular electricity. Most homes in rural locations are barely even connected to the national grid. Homes and businesses in urban areas struggle to find ways to bypass the country's poor electricity supply. This has put some serious constraints on the nation's economic development and general quality of life. At this point, it has become obvious that Nigeria needs to increase its power generation. To accomplish this change, it is important to explore alternative sources more concertedly. Renewable energy sources such as solar-powered inverters can help boost performance as well as quality. Today, the focus of energy research and planning has therefore veered towards renewable energy and alternative power dealers are starting to get a lot of support. Energy experts have continued to recommend that the Nigerian government follow more precise steps to grow alternative power sources such as renewables power sources. This is sure to increase the overall electricity supply. With Nigeria's tremendous green energy potential, if this path is explored, the nation will access several sources of energy. Now you are probably interested in pursuing alternative energy sources. Well, you are not alone. What is Alternative Energy? Alternative energy in this context refers to alternative electrical power that augments the epileptic power supply provided by Nigerian utility providers. Since power outages are so common in Nigeria; consumers are increasingly beginning to seek alternative types of electrical power. There are two forms of alternative energy namely: Non-renewable energy: This includes petrol and diesel generators. Renewable energy such as hydropower, solar and wind power etc. Many power generating devices for instance generators, and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) can be rightly classified under either of the above categories subject to the source of the energy for the unit. It is worth noting that at the moment, millions of Nigerians are beginning to move away from their generating sets, and troop towards other alternative sources of energy, the current most popular of which is an inverter. Why you need an Inverter Well, first you are getting rid of that generator headache, all that environmental pollution and the need to monitor and regulate fuel usage. A good inverter and battery can give you continuous power supply devoid of the vibration and emissions of a generator. But how do you choose a suitable inverter with the appropriate specifications that can serve your home or business? You will probably find thousands of branded inverters and batteries in the Nigerian market and if you buy an inverter and a battery with the wrong specifications, you could end up with a really costly mess. This purchasing guide for buying an inverter will give you a clue as to the right buying choice for your particular circumstances. Inverter Type There are mainly two types of Inverters that are available in the Nigerian market today they are; Modified Sine Wave and Pure Sine Wave. If you wish to power small household appliances such as bulbs, televisions and fans then the Modified Sine Wave inverters are for you. They are very affordable and have high efficiency. They will provide you with comparable power to what you get from your utility company. Pure Sine Wave inverters would support larger appliances such as your fridge, deep freezer, and other heavy electrical devices. They can provide identical power to what you usually get from your electricity company, however, they are also very pricey. Most popular Inverter Brands in Nigeria Felicity Solar Prag Solar Inverters Luminous Solar Inverters : https://crosstech.com.ng/product/kartel-xd-l-3-5kva-24v-inverter-tower-mount/ Mercury Spirit Solar Hybrid Inverter Bluegate Solar Inverter Inverter Size By now you are probably wondering how to determine the right inverter size for you. Well, first, every appliance comes with a power label and you have you to check the power labels on all your appliances. Sum up the total wattage of all the electrical devices you would love to use with your inverter. To save costs, you can leave out appliances that you do not need to run daily. When you get the total wattage needed for your home or establishment, buy an inverter that is twice the size of that, this way you get some additional capacity and do not run the risk of overloading your inverter. Inverter Batteries Every backup power device heavily relies on batteries, therefore, the efficiency and reliability of your inverter would largely depend on the kind of battery you purchase. This means that your inverter can only supply adequate power if it has an inverter battery with adequate capacity. Depending on your inverter’s voltage specifications, you would need a minimum required battery size. A 12-volt inverter takes 12 volts and will require a single 12v battery while a 24-volt inverter would need 24 volts. However, you must not always buy the minimum required battery size, especially if you have a lot of appliances as they may fail to meet all your power requirements. Battery capacities in inverters are typically measured in Ampere Hour (AH), this indicates what amount of power your inverter can supply in an hour. The most popular capacities of a 12V inverter battery in Nigeria are 100AH and 200AH; however, it is possible to find such values as 150AH and 210AH. It is also possible to get 2v inverter batteries with values like 500, 1000 and 1500 amperes per hour. A 100AH battery can supply a particular load of power for half the time that a 200AH battery will supply the same load. Therefore choose your battery based on how much power you think you may need. Popular Inverter Battery Brands There are a lot of inverter battery brands in the Nigerian market, many of them being comparatively low quality; therefore it is important to buy a battery manufactured by the maker of the inverter you have purchased. Many Nigerians seem to prefer the luminous inverter, however, there are many types of luminous inverter so you still need to do your research. To sure you have a reliable power system, please purchase a battery from one of the following brands; Prag, Bluegate, Luminous solar inverter, Sukam, Mercury, Quanta, MultiPower, and Nexus. Online Stores where you can get Inverter for a relatively Good Price. 1. Servo Inverters : https://servo.ng/product-category/solar-inverter/ 2. Crosstech Inverters : https://crosstech.com.ng/product-category/solar-power-inverter/inverters/ |
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