Jenny008:
Looking to buy solar panels, 400W, like 10 -12 units. Which manufacturer would you recommend?

Obnoxious2001:


I don't sell for now.

I can recommend where you can get the items

b0rn2fuck:
I'm currently in mowe Ogun state, where can I get the item, this Tinubu administration is on currently buhari promax, except person wan face hell na him he go try outside now

aghaibiam:
Off I went to the Market today to see if we would be able to arrange an inverter for the house.
I only told my husband, whatever we settle for must be able to carry our freezer.
My husband is an electrical engineer so he designed the power requirements of the house so we have an idea of what we were searching for.
Budget 1.3m tops.
We settled for a store we saw on Jiji with reasonable price, called to find out if the store was open since it's sallah and located the store.
We were able to get the following.
4kva/48v microtec inverter ₦290,000
4 nos 220ah/12v lotion battery @₦160,000 each making ₦640,000
6 250w Canadian fairly used panels @₦58,000 each making ₦348,000
1 60S mppt charge controller Felicity ₦115,000
Battery rack ₦20,000
20m 6mm DC cable 40,000
Total spent ₦1,453,000.
Transport 14,000 to my house .
Tomorrow the installer will be around to start installation.
We negotiated 50,000 workmanship.
He will come with panel sittings and screws
.I intend to use the inverter on 15 energy saving bulbs.
1 50" tv.
Phone charging.
4 ports.
My 200l freezer inverter freezer/ medium fridge.

aghaibiam:
Off I went to the Market today to see if we would be able to arrange an inverter for the house.
I only told my husband, whatever we settle for must be able to carry our freezer.
My husband is an electrical engineer so he designed the power requirements of the house so we have an idea of what we were searching for.
Budget 1.3m tops.
We settled for a store we saw on Jiji with reasonable price, called to find out if the store was open since it's sallah and located the store.
We were able to get the following.
4kva/48v microtec inverter ₦290,000
4 nos 220ah/12v lotion battery @₦160,000 each making ₦640,000
6 250w Canadian fairly used panels @₦58,000 each making ₦348,000
1 60S mppt charge controller Felicity ₦115,000
Battery rack ₦20,000
20m 6mm DC cable 40,000
Total spent ₦1,453,000.
Transport 14,000 to my house .
Tomorrow the installer will be around to start installation.
We negotiated 50,000 workmanship.
He will come with panel sittings and screws
.I intend to use the inverter on 15 energy saving bulbs.
1 50" tv.
Phone charging.
4 ports.
My 200l freezer inverter freezer/ medium fridge.

aghaibiam:
Off I went to the Market today to see if we would be able to arrange an inverter for the house.
I only told my husband, whatever we settle for must be able to carry our freezer.
My husband is an electrical engineer so he designed the power requirements of the house so we have an idea of what we were searching for.
Budget 1.3m tops.
We settled for a store we saw on Jiji with reasonable price, called to find out if the store was open since it's sallah and located the store.
We were able to get the following.
4kva/48v microtec inverter ₦290,000
4 nos 220ah/12v lotion battery @₦160,000 each making ₦640,000
6 250w Canadian fairly used panels @₦58,000 each making ₦348,000
1 60S mppt charge controller Felicity ₦115,000
Battery rack ₦20,000
20m 6mm DC cable 40,000
Total spent ₦1,453,000.
Transport 14,000 to my house .
Tomorrow the installer will be around to start installation.
We negotiated 50,000 workmanship.
He will come with panel sittings and screws
.I intend to use the inverter on 15 energy saving bulbs.
1 50" tv.
Phone charging.
4 ports.
My 200l freezer inverter freezer/ medium fridge.

Obnoxious2001:

I don't know how much back up you need (how long you want it to last) but this is what you basically need

1. 5kva inverter (300k-350k)
2. Battery 12v 200A 4pcs ( quanta = 200k, starplus tubular = 145k, genus tubular=180k this are lagos prices location and logistics will make it vary)
3. Solar panel 250w * 9 ( if you are on a low budget don't go less than this. 12pcs will be succulent )
4. Charge controller MPPT 80A 130k -150k (Depends on product)
5. Mounting accessories 17k
6. Battery Rack 20k
7. Wire 2k- 2.3kyrd
8. Change over, breakers etc 10-12k
9. AC wire
10. Thunder surge (15-22k)

This is basically what you will be needing.

Obnoxious2001:


Nice .
The system Sizing is okay for a start.
Consider adding surge protective device (SPD) and circuit breaker in case of short circuit or unforeseen mishaps

Kudos.
Thank you.
It's not easy raising the money for the project.I am thankful we even executed up to this point.
When we get more funds we will get more panels.I will raise the issue of SPD with my husband and see if it's something we can squeeze in.



Go solar live better.

atinga1:

Chairman, I need something for 5pcs of 10w bulb, fan and TV only. Can you please list what I need to buy or my budget? I'll be grateful If I can get an answer from you. I stay in Lagos.

atinga1:

Chairman, I need something for 5pcs of 10w bulb, fan and TV only. Can you please list what I need to buy or my budget? I'll be grateful If I can get an answer from you. I stay in Lagos.

Obnoxious2001:


Nice .
The system Sizing is okay for a start.
Consider adding surge protective device (SPD) and circuit breaker in case of short circuit or unforeseen mishaps

Kudos.

I just looked and saw that the installer has put a circuit breaker AB just below the Distribution board of the house.
They started installation yesterday evening and didn't finish.They slept over and have started working again.



Go solar live better.

Obnoxious2001:

1kva system at least

cleantitleautos:
Please which is better 5kva/24v or 5kva/48v? What are the pros and cons of each. I understand the 24v uses two batteries a time while 48v requires 4 batteries per time

Obnoxious2001:


I usually prefer 48v 5kva.. .
Merit
1. The higher the voltage you operate your inverter on, the lesser amount of current you draw from the battery.
2. Ease of operation, most heavy duty systems runs on higher voltage because of the above condition I mentioned
3. Your batteries don't over work themselves

Con
1. you tend to spend more money getting more batteries, and solar panels


5kva 24v
Merit
Less battery (2pcs), less panel

Demerit
1. Much current is drawn from your battery, this might affect your battery cycle life

This is basically the major difference

Obnoxious2001:


Please provide the size/type of TV (how many inches).

For the fan I would assume you're using ceiling fan gaint 60"

michaelok:
I want to also combine IBEDC with Solar, but I am already scared of the cost, cos I don't have the total cash at hand. Kindly assist with the best cost analysis

1 55" TV
1 Industrial 26" standing fan
1 Gotv and Hometheater
1 Freezer (I would have to alternate with the standing fridge)
1 6kg Nexus Washing Machine
6 energy saving bulbs
Few charging ports for phone.

Every other things stays off.

Cost please and any monthly payment option.
0912 373 7617, Ibadan. Rented Apartment

forsaleitem:


Thanks so much for wonderful job you are doing here

For 100w load, please can someone use single 350w or 400w panel to charge 100ah battery to make the charging more faster?

Also, between tubular battery and lithium battery, which one do you suggest?

Thanks

atinga1:

Thank you, you've done more than enough. My budget was 400k, but I've decided to buy them little by little until I get all.
I'll start with the battery and then others will follow.
Thank you once again.

Obnoxious2001:


If you need new Onces go for jinko.
They have authorized Distributor in Lagos, Abuja am sure of this states.

If you need fairly used I can't call any brand....

But as much as possible avoid Chinese panels (their wires tend to wither away and fail)

keeper303:


Please I am in Abuja, which reputable shop can I buy new Jinko solar panels (545w). I am scared of sourcing from Lagos to avoid logistic damage to the panel.

Obnoxious2001:


Start with the solar panels/controller- >inverter- >battery.
You can get them installed while you wait for means to improve the system to standard.

You might be wondering why I arranged then this way, battery is almost everywhere (if you want to go very cheap, you can opt in for vehicle batteries) only defect is this batteries are not designed for deep discharge and there lifespan is around a year.

Your welcome.

Your welcome.

b0rn2fuck:
damn you meant , I can use light with solar panel, controller and inverter then I get the battery later., Maybe 300k budget can sort that out..

Obnoxious2001:


Yes you can.

b0rn2fuck:
the truth is I need one for my business, a watts total 800 to 1000, not to sleep at night, most between 10 am to 8 pm, does inverter store light too as I believe before that nothing work without battery, we are suffering for electricity challenge in ogun state except in area where they deliver prepaid meter.. I could go for 2000 watts inverter if they can work without the battery and how many panels with be good for that please with charger controller and type of inverter, I don't want to make mistakes, i have sunking home 600 with fan at home to sleep already,just something for my business as I have stop running business since fuel price increase,na sleep and spending the save up reserve..

b0rn2fuck:
the truth is I need one for my business, a watts total 800 to 1000, not to sleep at night, most between 10 am to 8 pm, does inverter store light too as I believe before that nothing work without battery, we are suffering for electricity challenge in ogun state except in area where they deliver prepaid meter.. I could go for 2000 watts inverter if they can work without the battery and how many panels with be good for that please with charger controller and type of inverter, I don't want to make mistakes, i have sunking home 600 with fan at home to sleep already,just something for my business as I have stop running business since fuel price increase,na sleep and spending the save up reserve..