GreaterFuture:

Three Questions pls
What Kind of place is the solar running, size of home and Appliances, as well as office size?

What was the initial cost, you may give me a range?

Batteries take as how much space, what's the size or number of batteries, cos I know that's key, storing power and the load of what you are using, having enough power stored and all ...


Also, do you actually never ever use generator , like at all??

DryMouth:

Those lumec and MTN solar panel are for people that are on a budget, those product don't last. There are really strong and durable solar panels but it cost alot. I've been saving to install in my own apartment

leokid866:
I'm not doubting people are installing alternative power in their homes, what I'm doubting is that the solar panel in your brothers house has been working since 2017......I also installed a solar system with invertef from lumec or what do they call themselves around that time, by 2019 it was barely charging the inverter anymore and I had four batteries and six panels.....if I was dependent on the solar system only God know say I no for dey get light......

Marpol:


Once in a while get a mop and bucket of water and clean the panel surface. Dust reduces the efficacy of the panels if left unchecked for a long time.

leokid866:
oga lumec is a power company on its own, their partnership with MTN was a low class version they were trying to use to get into more homes and business......they have other bigger sets.....I spent about 1.8M minus 100k for installation......you think it's the small panels that could only power one bulb and fan I will go buy for the whole house.....I had to buy those circular iron rods to hold up the solar panels then used the under as a shed for my gen.....they could not set it well on the roof, make them no go fall die for my hand I told them to install it in the compound.

Marpol:


There are a lot of charlatans posing as if they know what they are doing. You have to research immensely to enjoy solar power in Nigeria. I have been using mine for over 5years now and apart from battery changes, the solar panels have been superb. I just got them cleaned last weekend to maximize my charging.

leokid866:
oga lumec is a power company on its own, their partnership with MTN was a low class version they were trying to use to get into more homes and business......they have other bigger sets.....I spent about 1.8M minus 100k for installation......you think it's the small panels that could only power one bulb and fan I will go buy for the whole house.....I had to buy those circular iron rods to hold up the solar panels then used the under as a shed for my gen.....they could not set it well on the roof, make them no go fall die for my hand I told them to install it in the compound.

Rubyjade:
Do you have someone that can help you? If no, my brother can help you with it

DryMouth:

You're diversing from the topic.
Tell me how durable the 1.8m panel is?

tollyboy5:

I'm staying around Ojo Alaba

alimiadedayo1:
can you send me your number

alimiadedayo1:
can you send me your number

rexel99:


My friend, I don't live on Nairaland or the social media like jobless lots like you do.

Its unfortunate that you have failed to back up your argument with concrete facts. What a pity you are relying on market woman or beer parlour analysis to push forward your argument. You are obviously not abreast with advances in solar technology as regard the durability and lifespan of its quality materials. Am not reffering to the crap lowlifes like you are used to. Never mind I won't blame you, since you spend your whole life on the social media space, you will have little knowledge of what goes on a global scale.

Seems you are wiser than business's that are going are going solar. See the person that does his petty business on Nairaland trying to advise businesses that know what they are doing. Olodo

KingOfAmebo:


The dude you replied is a confirmed urchin, urchins are brainless, they lack the capacity to think for themselves, always quick to comment and end up spewing garbage just because they want to be heard, we have a handful of them here on nairaland...

Go through the comments of any of the below urchin and see exactly what I am talking about, they never disappoint... it's like they are programmed to always say rubbish....

NAIRALAND RESIDENTIAL URCHINS:

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TheChameleon
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ATLIEN2027
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KingKO22
peepydelano

The below quote clearly defines urchins:

“Many are destined to reason wrongly, others not to reason at all and some to persecute those who do reason" - Voltaire

Kingabia1998:

How

ATLIEN2027:

Windmill is more expensive and you need constant wind. There's a better chance of more sunlight than wind in most parts of Nigeria.

Rubyjade:
I don't subscribe to pure sine wave. Go for hybrid inverter

MrEverest:


For home, you can have 10 panels of 160watts each. That's 1.6kw. 2 big tubular batteries 240ah each. Big inverter and fairly big charge controller. Everything will cost over a million naira including fixing. It powers standing fridge and deep freezer (but you don't put on both same time to conserve energy). Televisions, home theater, decoder, fans, up to ten bulbs, blender etc. During harmattan, it can be on virtually 24/7. At night you leave only standing fans on till morning. Ceiling fans waste more energy. If you must use AC then you should buy inverter AC of 1.5hp. pressing iron draws a lot of energy too but you should buy inverter iron. However, to use both AC and iron effectively, you may have to increase the capacity to at least double of this i.e. 18/20 panels and 4 tubular batteries.

Batteries can't take up so much space if you're living in a 2 or 3 bedroom flat.

For office, it depends on the size. If it's just a single office, only 4 panels of 160w each and inverter battery of 200v can serve it. Then small inverter and small charge controller. Costs around 400k then. It can power basic things like two fans, a television, a decoder, laptop, and 2 bulbs till closing time.

I understand that panels and batteries are more expensive now due to exchange rate.

leokid866:
oga lumec is a power company on its own, their partnership with MTN was a low class version they were trying to use to get into more homes and business......they have other bigger sets.....I spent about 1.8M minus 100k for installation......you think it's the small panels that could only power one bulb and fan I will go buy for the whole house.....I had to buy those circular iron rods to hold up the solar panels then used the under as a shed for my gen.....they could not set it well on the roof, make them no go fall die for my hand I told them to install it in the compound.

Decentlyproud:
What's the difference between Gel and tubular batteries?..which better in terms of durability? And reliable brands.

Jennynexx22:


What gibberish is this?
You don't subscribe to pure sine wave inverters?
And what has hybrid (type) got to do with sine wave(electrical waveform) ?

Decentlyproud:
What's the difference between Gel and tubular batteries?..which better in terms of durability? And reliable brands.

Jennynexx22:


20 x 160 w panels not enough for a/c load carrying.
In fact, an average home needs about 20 x160w to run the home uninterrupted, unless you want to be turning off some things, while others are turned on.
If you make it 10kw panels, you can run a/c and freeze to death if you like
If u can run a/cs at night would depend on battery size.
Its simple maths, available battery power divided by load = hours online.

Jennynexx22:


Both belong to the same lead-acid chemistry
Gel, AGM are maintenance free until they die, as they are dry cells.
Tubular require electrolyte top-up since they are wet-cells everynow and then. Who has time for that?
Lithium is better than both, but way more expensive and riskier. Can burn down ur house if you joke with it.

MrEverest:


I have used solar system for many years so I'm talking from experience.

MrEverest:


I switched to tubular batteries two years ago and haven't topped up the electrolyte even though I have it standby. The indicator is still on the green side. It's not like you change it every week.

Rubyjade:

MrEverest:


For home, you can have 10 panels of 160watts each. That's 1.6kw. 2 big tubular batteries 240ah each. Big inverter and fairly big charge controller. Everything will cost over a million naira including fixing. It powers standing fridge and deep freezer (but you don't put on both same time to conserve energy). Televisions, home theater, decoder, fans, up to ten bulbs, blender etc. During harmattan, it can be on virtually 24/7. At night you leave only standing fans on till morning. Ceiling fans waste more energy. If you must use AC then you should buy inverter AC of 1.5hp. pressing iron draws a lot of energy too but you should buy inverter iron. However, to use both AC and iron effectively, you may have to increase the capacity to at least double of this i.e. 18/20 panels and 4 tubular batteries.

Batteries can't take up so much space if you're living in a 2 or 3 bedroom flat.

For office, it depends on the size. If it's just a single office, only 4 panels of 160w each and inverter battery of 200v can serve it. Then small inverter and small charge controller. Costs around 400k then. It can power basic things like two fans, a television, a decoder, laptop, and 2 bulbs till closing time.

I understand that panels and batteries are more expensive now due to exchange rate.

leokid866:
I honestly stopped caring after two years and zeroed my mind that I just jumped on the fad of the moment.