The need for alternative sources of power, especially solar power, is on the increase.
Many Nigerians, including myself, plan to install solar energy systems in their homes and offices but do not know much about it.

A thread appeared - more are coming up - on NL few days ago by SycophanticGoat.
It asked people already using solar energy to share their experiences so that prospective users would not make mistakes.
Well, I picked up interest and researched around and what I found was interesting.

If you are planning to install solar energy and you do not know Jack about it, these videos will open your eyes.
Do you even know how to calculate your energy needs or chose the right panel, battery, charge controller, and inverter?
You need to know these so that you will be able to make inputs when discussing with your agent.

It is possible that others have seen these videos, but how would I know.
I found them very interesting and thought I should share with my people.
All you need is basic understanding of Watts, Ampere, Voltage.
The solar system could stand alone or tie to the National Grid, for example.

The reference location may be different but the concept is same.
Better to watch the first two clips on Designing a Solar Powered Backup..... as an overview and some specific details.
The other videos on Off Grid Solar Power...is more in-depth.

As internet connection/data is obvious problem, you can download the files on your laptop/PC and watch them offline at leisure.
I use Freemake Video Downloader, which one can get free online.

Videos:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvBf6hu3_DQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsERqFmd4qI



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdly8OhsdmI&index=1&list=PLoHd6hGDqS07bbZkyi_4ntfiySUKjPsUL


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ROjd6eLANo&index=2&list=PLoHd6hGDqS07bbZkyi_4ntfiySUKjPsUL


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJNWjtwE3XA&index=3&list=PLoHd6hGDqS07bbZkyi_4ntfiySUKjPsUL


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PMQX-wHjY&list=PLoHd6hGDqS07bbZkyi_4ntfiySUKjPsUL&index=4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0X2YDfDaQU&list=PLoHd6hGDqS07bbZkyi_4ntfiySUKjPsUL&index=5

Hope these helped.

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MORE RESOURCES ON SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM.

I have done more reading and research on the above subject.
The beauty of the videos and the write up below is you can estimate your energy usage;
calculate the size and number of your panels and battery, etc even before contacting your technician.

You may wish to check this site out.
Better to print the article and read/digest at your leisure.


http://www.leonics.com/support/article2_12j/articles2_12j_en.php