osabuohein:
Yes bros. Solar inverter uses sunlight to charge while those powered by batteries need Nepa or a generator to charge its batteries. But solar inverter still remains the best.

hornyman:




I am interested in solar, to me solar is the best, inverter is short term solutions and still make u depended on PHCN, GEN and Solar and the battery of inverter has a lifespan of 6 years or even 5 years. So in 5 years I will have to start saving or running to buy another sets of batteries? No way, I'd rather do the needful now by investing on Solar. Now my question are, are u in Lagos?, aside the solar panel which you say cost N48k each what else will be required to use the solar. I need all it takes to get a solar in my house so if you give me an idea and all the prices involve in getting Solar I can use my calculations to know how much I'm supposed to budget for the solar.

pat077:
will d ups b able to charge d battery effectively or do i need a smart chager?

DMerciful:
Never use locally made inverters, they have poor charging system and will charge ur batteries to death!

bigtt76:
Dry cell cos it's maintenance free and usually sealed.

kogistar:
so, wet cell can't las

DMerciful:
A good system batteries stays averagely 4-6yrs. D bigger the system, d more d longevity

Excuzeme:


Is SOLAR Inverter, different from those used with Batteries, charged by Nepa?


Thanks

Electroweb:


Huh! Which good system batteries stays 4-6yrs? Abeg dont derail people. The only way they will even last up to three yrs is if u always use abt 5% of inverter capacity. Imagine spending a little over a million for an inverter-solar arrangement and u r using it to charge ur phone because u want the expensive batteries to last for 6 yrs. or u have a 1.5kva inverter and u only use one 20watts energy saving bulb. Does that make economic sense? For intending users of inverter, weigh the pros and cons well well before embarking on it.

DMerciful:
No need to argue with you....people who have been using it can testify.

DMerciful:
U still need batteries especially with solar . The sun does not shine at night or foggy wheathers
Solar guarantees you're independent from d national grid....that's d beauty

DMerciful:
Never use locally made inverters, they have poor charging system and will charge your batteries to death!

oloet:
read the thread carefully before making a conclusion.... thanks

Opoki:
I ave a smaller version of inverter for my fone only

DancingSkeleton:
What's the cost of an inverter?

klarke:
My system is a small one but it serves me wella!
It's about 75k with solar panel

damola1:
It'll be a crime if I don't comment on this topic.


I run a 247 service, and I tell you without the inverter. at least 12 employees will be out of jobs and I don't think I can take this crap of this country. I will probably have found my way out.

No light for days, and weeks... how do businesses survive? It's really crazy.


I buy fuel when the light goes critical. like no light for like 3 days... I thank God for them. Oh, also, I had to do a lightening protector, cos, one time last year, thunder struck it out... as I stay at the topmost place around...


But I don't do all this indian or chinko inverter crap. I tried them once, I knew it wasn't for me. From basic knowledge their charging amps are pretty low.... hence it can take them 4x to charge compared to standard inverters like xantrex, tripple lite or outback.

I bought a used outback inverter, in fact, I bought 2units... with 6 200AH batteries...

And it's like magic. We use it all day at work... all day... and it charges at night... or even for a couple of hours... our Gen dey gather dust.. steady...

DMerciful:
200W is about 50k but make sure you go for the monocrystalline panels...they are more efficient

DMerciful:
Those slim deep cycle lead acid or akiline batteries from Sun corporation. Those Martine type batteries and some flooded high AH batteries. I have read some low voltage and high AH that can stay for 20years however not common. Lithium ion also last long but expensive.

damola1:
It'll be a crime if I don't comment on this topic.


I run a 247 service, and I tell you without the inverter. at least 12 employees will be out of jobs and I don't think I can take this crap of this country. I will probably have found my way out.

No light for days, and weeks... how do businesses survive? It's really crazy.


I buy fuel when the light goes critical. like no light for like 3 days... I thank God for them. Oh, also, I had to do a lightening protector, cos, one time last year, thunder struck it out... as I stay at the topmost place around...


But I don't do all this indian or chinko inverter crap. I tried them once, I knew it wasn't for me. From basic knowledge their charging amps are pretty low.... hence it can take them 4x to charge compared to standard inverters like xantrex, tripple lite or outback.

I bought a used outback inverter, in fact, I bought 2units... with 6 200AH batteries...

And it's like magic. We use it all day at work... all day... and it charges at night... or even for a couple of hours... our Gen dey gather dust.. steady...

Opoki:

Get a Binatone UPS, remove the battery inside and replace it with a car battery or deep circle batter of 12v 75ah or 12v 100ah then you're ready to hit the highway.

Boss13:


You have a point my brother. Battery is key. I am suffering from bad batteries. Though I intend to manage them till it packs up finally. Please don't buy batteries from Alaba even if the supplier gets it directly from manufacturer. As long as it is Alaba, don't buy. In short don't buy inverter from Alaba as well.

charlesbailey:
please i need a honest reply, can a 1.5kva power 2 lcd tvs, 2 desktop computers and fan with 2 energy saving bulbs?

timifakay:

It would power them, check the Watt rating on each of the devices and add up.

vivaciousvivi:

It depends on the capacity. I installed a1.1kva sine wave inverter and 1 200AH battery in my house in late January. It powers all my energy-saving bulbs, 2 ceiling fans, TV, DVD, laptop. But not fridge or freezer nor electrical iron. Inclusive of wiring and installation costs, I paid N80k.
Waiting for my landlady to give me approval to add my 2 solar panels on the roof soon.

miqos02:
pls upload pics of the whole set up

vivaciousvivi:

That's the picture. As I mentioned, it's very rudimentary and you could start small. After installing may solar panels + charge controller to this, I will add another battery (if I can afford it ). For now, my 2.5kva Firman generator set charges the battery back fully in about 7/8 hours (but I make sure never to deplete it more than about 70%) which I spread over 2 days + if there is zero Phcn. Else, it charges for less time to 100% full charge.

vivaciousvivi:

That's the picture. As I mentioned, it's very rudimentary and you could start small. After installing may solar panels + charge controller to this, I will add another battery (if I can afford it ). For now, my 2.5kva Firman generator set charges the battery back fully in about 7/8 hours (but I make sure never to deplete it more than about 70%) which I spread over 2 days + if there is zero Phcn. Else, it charges for less time to 100% full charge.