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Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by honeycrown(m): 5:26pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Thanks for your post, please how many 200watts solar panel will I use to power my 1.5kva luminous inverter of 2 of 12VDC,200AH batteries |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by globatop: 5:49pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Thx, all. I followed this thread all through, do I still need either of PWM or MPPT controller if I don't intend to use solar panels, just inverter and batteries and PHCN to charge batteries. |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by chris81964(m): 6:03pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
honeycrown:That is not a question anyone can answer but you. Go back to the comments that we have made on this thread and you can do the calculation yourself. Why are assuming that they have to be 200 W panels? |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by chris81964(m): 6:04pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
globatop:You only need a controller if you use panels to charge your batteries. 1 Like |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by chris81964(m): 6:13pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
melakes: Solar works for everyone. The smaller you usage the less expensive it is to deploy. My smallest system starts at N800k. I am sure there are others that have lower priced systems |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by acosfd: 7:52pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
I have a 3kva inverter which working very well before but suddenly started mis behaving. it doesn't change automatically when power is restored, I will have to put off a switch at d rear before power comes into d house. same thing happens wen I want to put on the inverter, it doesn't power the house until I return that switch. will rily appreciate yr advice. thanks 1 Like |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by kinzodigital: 8:03pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
[quote author=kinzodigital post=36910598][/quote] Awaiting your reply,please.Thanks |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by Desanta(m): 8:07pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Noted.
I'm actually in the process of having 24/7 solar power supply. Nice. |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by DUNKA(m): 8:08pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
chris81964:Reliability and efficiency. The real practical application and not d hype. Thanks |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by geesampower(m): 8:20pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
acosfd:You need to get the relay changed that is what does the automatic change over. All the best sir |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by geesampower(m): 8:22pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Desanta:Good move |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by Isodunolami: 8:25pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Good day, pls I Have 1000wait inverter with four 1500hm batteries pls if I which to use solar panel with it which one will u recommend for me and will I be able to use it for my freezer and other Gajt |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by geesampower(m): 8:26pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
melakes:Yes you can power that. There is something for everybody |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by geesampower(m): 8:29pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Isodunolami:I guess you mean 150Ah batteries. I won't advice you to use that witth your freezer. U will get the inverter burnt in no time sir. |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by geesampower(m): 8:31pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
globatop:You don't need that sir, only applicable tto those using solar or wind energy. 1 Like |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by Isodunolami: 8:32pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
geesampower:thanks. Pls advice on what to do |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by coollaw: 8:33pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
geesampower: |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by geesampower(m): 8:36pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
honeycrown:You are welcome sir. The number of panels depends on how quickly you want the battery charged and if it is used in the day time. If you use it in the day time you have to factor that in. Typically if it is just to get your batteries charged, 2 panels will more than get the job done. All the best |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by geesampower(m): 8:40pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Isodunolami:Get a 2000w inverter at least. And ensure you don't load it more than 60% it's rated capacity so it serves you for a long time doing otherwise will get the mosfets hot and burn out in no time. All the best |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by Isodunolami: 8:45pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
geesampower:thanks so much sir. |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by MyMentor: 8:55pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
I dn't even understood d battery and panel of a thing. How many and wot capacity is best? Wot is d meaning of thoz alphabets behind d figures? |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by Nobody: 9:21pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
TheBestGovernor:u've spoken well, bt I think the cable sizing depends on how versatile and how experienced the installer is, the more big the project is, the more attention you pay to details, there are lot of technicalities involved, like I'll not advice your battery to be far away from ur inverter, if at all it most be far for any reason, let d diameter of the cable be small as possible to avoid loss along the wire and not to be too small to avoid heating up of wire. |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by DECOtech(m): 9:30pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
geesampower: Weldone bro. |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by Priestly1: 10:32pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Solar power solution is an alternative power generation option for all those that want power independence and can financially sacrifice to make it happen. Solar power solution options: 1. Off-Grid Solar Power Solution - This case is when you generate and use the generated power by yourself. No PHCN,Village or farm-house power 2. On-Grid Solar Power Solution - This case is when you feed the Grid(PHCN line) your produced power (This option is not available in Nigeria as of now). Components of a solar power solution include the following: 1. Solar regulator otherwise known as Solar Charge Controller (PWM/MPPT i.e. Pulse Width Modulation/Maximum Power Point Tracking) are the main types of charge controllers you can find around PWM is not bad but tend to be a burden due to energy losses if used for high Voltage system it has no current compensation capacity which the MPPT has. 2. Solar Inverter/Standalone Power Inverter 3. DC Breakers 4. DC Combiners 5. Mount rails 6. Appropriate electrical wire for the connection 7. Ground lugs 8. Solar Deep Cycle batteries if you need backup ...to be continued You can reach me for knowledge sake or advice on any solar power related issues/concern by email: haviseedsolutions4solar@gmail.com. I will be glad to help you out. |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by Louisville141(m): 11:53pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
WTF Tonniey: |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by abunafiu(m): 11:58pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
geesampower: You're on point. I have a problem with those saying that they don't need solar now that power is constant. Let me assure you that if you are paying for every KWH of electrical energy you consume. You will quickly consider the cheaper alternative which is solar. Did you care to know why advanced countries such as Germany, US etc are the front runners in solar despite their massive amount of MW they generate to their national grid. Many of us are energy thiefs. very soon PHCN or what are they will install your meters outside your building and then there will be no short path to stealing energy. by d end of d Month u consume 500Kwh . u will pay 500×16.11=8055 + 625= 9000 approximately. Not even 500Kwh is 500 units. 625 is monthly fixed charge. Assuming u use 42 inch lcd with 2 fans and a medium sized fridge for 10hrs daily. u would av consumed 120+ 80+80+ 200 = 480 watts = 10× 480= 4800wh or 4.8kwh. in 30 days it is 4.8×30=144kwh per month u will pay 144×16.11+ 625= 2944.84. But with solar u can power this with a 2kw inverter , 40 amps controller, 4 units of 200ah battery(incase it rains for an extra day) and 2000w panels for better results . You will spend approx 800k for this and enjoy more than 10hrs power daily for not less than 2yrs(battery life span depending on quality). the panels will last for over 25yrs. if u do d maths. 3000 × 24 months is 720k. so in 2 yrs u would've paid for d solar power system. with less than 300k u can replace the batteries and enjoy it for another 2 yrs as d case may be. in d long run solar ia cheaper. very relaible. u av no business with the utility company. obeenah and geesampower. ...u can take it from here. pls pardon my typo 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by zeestone99(m): 12:02am On Aug 14, 2015 |
maxiuc: We dnt jst knw the dangers of releasing dangerous carbon everywhere, it's killing us slowly renewable energy sources are clean energy buh most nigerians prefer dangerous gases cos dey think it's cheap |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by chris81964(m): 12:04am On Aug 14, 2015 |
DUNKA:We have one business and three residences on the Axpert. They are a bit finicky but a good value for the money. They work best with an external charge controller in my opinion. One has had a failed fan we did not do the fan software update and the fan ran all the time. It is still working. Our oldest unit was installed June of last year. Search for our YouTube video 3 Kva in Magodo.
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Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by zeestone99(m): 12:13am On Aug 14, 2015 |
For dose asking questions on the required number of panels, the truth is there is no required num of panel to be used, ur load I.e appliances determines the number of panels, also how fast you want ur batteries charged determines the num of panels to be used etc. I instal nationwide if u need to knw ur pv modules requirements and sizing of inverters based on ur load jst cal 08117398294, or send an email to Info@monzpowersolutions.com |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by zeestone99(m): 12:18am On Aug 14, 2015 |
kayo80: That is 2much a load to be put on solar setup it ll cost a lot of moni, we can help you resize ur load and give you a breakdown of num of panels needed. Send us a mail Info@monzpowersolutions.com 1 Like |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by zeestone99(m): 12:35am On Aug 14, 2015 |
gbigbega: What are the load u want to put on the panel, hw many hours do u want it to run, you can mail us for a breakdown cost of the setup Info@monzpowersolutions.com |
Re: Beware!!! 5 Reasons You May Regret Spending On Solar Power!!! by zeestone99(m): 12:45am On Aug 14, 2015 |
syras: There is no accurate and to dat question, u need to list the appliances and hours u want each of dose appliances to run, that ll help in the calculation u can mail us for the calculations Info@monzpowersolutions.com |
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