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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 7:12pm On Aug 17, 2022

Okay! Well update the paper and repost again and tag me when you do.

SoftHeart:
Thanks for your comment Sir.
I'll update the paper, though the priority here are the workstations, and router charging, other won't be running for more than 4 hours per day, except maybe the TVs on weekends.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 12:10pm On Aug 17, 2022

Try iygeal, he has a Smk for like 180k last I check 24V & 3KW

ojeysky:
Anyone with neatly used 12v or 24v hybrid inverter should quote me. Has to support minimum 1kw PV array

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 12:03pm On Aug 17, 2022

WCUB3:
Good evening bosses.
1. Please does anyone know if there are any quality inverter 1.5-2kva capacity that is 12v and has inbuilt Charge Cont.
: I will recommend Vmpower 1.5kva inverter 12V with 30A PWM from my review does 10-15A depending on battery size, state of charge and it handles a surge of a refrigerator well.

2. If I later decide to get a standalone Charge Controller can I still pair it with an hybrid inverter that already has an inbuilt one? Yes! At some point one will stop working while the other is due to voltage difference especially when battery is almost full

Thank you in anticipation of your responses

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 11:49am On Aug 17, 2022

Recommended inverter size will be 3-3.5 KVA inverter but sadly this where all your information stops, as without the hour of their usage there is no way that your solar panel and batteries size can be effectively determined as you may end up with a system not properly sized due to the above.

If you can update your. A4. Paper with two column showing daily and night hours of usage then, your journey just dey start proper.

SoftHeart:
Sir, I've checked the wattage. My calculations shows it's 1014.9 Watts altogether.

I'm surprised at the wattage of a few of the devices: Zbook laptop 200W (charger), I don't know it should be this high.
Also, LG 70" UHD 4K is 20W, I was expecting this to be higher. So I'm confused, maybe I'm not checking the right info.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 11:38am On Aug 17, 2022

If you have the manual the better, the BO1-4, WITH 1/2 Being lead acid and i think 3/4 Being lithium.

Check online for manual to be well guided.

lovediehatelive:
Please my charge controller was displaying "BO3" and blinking. What could be the cause, and what does it mean

UPDATE:
PICTURE ATTACHED

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 11:35am On Aug 17, 2022

1-3 is suspicious

They don't reflect the new market price, except the seller had old stock and using church mind of not making profit, else keep searching

TechGeek777:
Please guys which of the below product do you think is suspicious considering the prices?

1. Luminous Tubular Battery - 150AH/12V = 90,000

2. PROMO OFFER: Luminous 220ah/12v Tubular Battery = 105,000.00

3. Luminous 220ah/12v Tubular Battery = 127,000

Note: This is same product from same seller in no (2) above

4. BATTERY 150AH/12V WET CELL LUMINOUS = 142,500

5. Luminous Wet Cell Tubular Battery-150AH/12V = 145,000.00

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 10:48am On Aug 17, 2022

I am afraid what you got is a fake schneider, chint don't come close to schneider in pricing that's why it is fair alternative

ManAdii:
Schneider electric. I got them for 4000 each for DC 2P and 2500 for AC 2P, 1500 for AC 2P.

I saw another product CHNT which quoted for 6000 for 2P DC and 3000 for 2P AC.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 5:46pm On Jul 29, 2022

Transformerless

Preset voltages

Juror:
is it transformer based?
Can the voltage settings be adjusted or it just has option of choosing preset voltages ?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 7:44pm On Jul 28, 2022

Yes! With regards to low idle consumption and some times you can edit their charging parameters

TechGeek777:
Okay, is transformerless better than transformer inverter?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:49am On Jul 28, 2022

Vmpower has editable options but I will find through the manual and revert back to you soon

It is an hybrid
30A PWM controller and also transformerless

TechGeek777:
Thanks for the enlightenment, which 1.5kva inverters have the feature bolded?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 10:03pm On Jul 27, 2022

Definitely stealing this caption

mctfopt:
Best pic caption: "When a carpenter got a solar energy job"

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:28pm On Jul 27, 2022

This picture had me burst out a hard laugh .... The installer no try at all.

Just wondering what went through their mind to plan such a system that will not work as designed.

Chai! Cheaper sometimes with Solar No be the way especially when you don't know anything on the solar subject. Cheers

Copied from "felicity solar"

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 3:33pm On Jul 27, 2022

No one is already Red, though half way

Namzy:
But both were green from the pic

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 3:11pm On Jul 27, 2022

Thank you, wetin bushman like me know grin

Juror:
It implies extra or premium features.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 3:04pm On Jul 27, 2022

This is quite spot on & a very direct answer

The site for some reason had other things connected to non isolated loads destroyed by unknown surge or spike but inverter supplied loads plus inverter were not damaged ... These happened twice within two weeks period

The aim of picture is to draw our attention to importance of SPD and most importantly the right types of SPD

Noticed it is rated @ 275Vac - Uc i.e. inline with RMS and close to Un of 230Vac of our local supply

Penuelseun:
seems like the SPD has taken a direct hit from lightning or electrical surge evident in one of the indicators in the live side turning red

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 2:58pm On Jul 27, 2022

The 63A is meant to isolate inverter incase of overload according to estimated loads and also DC ... So not the regular main switch breakers with no tripping feature

As for the other AC connections they are okay and in line with your description according to incoming

Namzy:
Pic wiring is not clear. The wiring should be from main circuit breaker which I think is 63a (which is DC and so wrong) to the AC spd and from the spd to other AC breakers

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 2:54pm On Jul 27, 2022

I had a grin when I checked the meaning ... Truly plenty bell and whistle. But they sure give peace of mind especially if your an installer.

Thanks for adding a new vocal to dictionary grin

earthrealm:
GOOGLE would be best for this. thought by now you would have googled it already.'''

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 9:14am On Jul 27, 2022

Okay! Please make me understand.

earthrealm:
U misunderstand the meaning of bell & whistles

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:41am On Jul 27, 2022

Yes, the breakers are serving different purposes but something is bad in the picture.

Check again, you might spot it

mctfopt:
Breakers are of different ratings and type.

2 is 16A AC breaker

3 is 10A AC breaker

and 4 is 63A DC breaker and the SPD is for AC circuit.

What's cooking?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 5:36am On Jul 27, 2022

I have not known pylontech to have bell & whistle except for anyone that uses an incompatible inverter or controller with it.

It is mostly a install and forget situations so far.

durodee:
3) Lifespan: I am even presuming the same lifespan of 5years for both. However, If 5 years is my tolerance limit, I won't go for [b]Pylontech with it's bells and whistles. [/b]I will go for a local assembly with some warranty/guarantee cover for some few years. The balance I will pass on getting more Capacity BECAUSE the main KOKO BE SAY : how much energy can I make use of now!!

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 5:23am On Jul 27, 2022

Most 1.5kva hybrid comes with PWM 3KW mostly are retrofitted with MPPT.

Best you do separate system if MPPT is your choice

ManAdii:
I need 1.5kva 24v hybrid inverter with mppt. Do we have marketers here?
I reside in PH.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 5:20am On Jul 27, 2022

Go for simba, their service center can cover you under period of warranty plus even after warranty. Not saying others won't just ensuring you get the good side of the deal.

TechGeek777:
Still waiting for response please

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 5:01am On Jul 27, 2022

Can anyone check and see what's wrong in this installation picture?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 10:45am On Jul 24, 2022

You can have it installed in your compound on a shed for animal or storage room or the most common option of carport

FEGEITOK:
What are viable alternatives to roof installation of Solar panels?

Just in case I am not willing to reroof the house

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 10:44am On Jul 24, 2022

Not a lot of experience but it is as any other hybrid inverter with advance knowledge of installation it will be well installed with no biggie.

Is there a certain power situation you need solved?

sethtsadopp:
@ Olopan

Do you have alot of experience working with Deye inverter? I mean have you done several installations where you used the Deye?

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 1:17pm On Jul 21, 2022

Thank you for the compliment, just ensuring that every Nigerian get to enjoy the dividend of good power supply

FireTheSun:
That is how it should be,
"Welldone" @Olopan.
I have been paying attention to him for some time now and he comes across as a very focused and meticulous person.

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 1:11pm On Jul 21, 2022

It flash some random lights, making it not to inverter even supplied with grid power.

FEGEITOK:
What are the complaints about the Schneider?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 4:54pm On Jul 20, 2022

Try checking out Salpha products ... It looks good on paper. Check it out to know more

emmy9500:
which portble solar solution can i go for i am looing at the Qasa 500QPG, is it a good option

PS: I want something without complex installation, i am a corp memeber and will leave here in 1 year so i need something that i can just pack with me

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 4:52pm On Jul 20, 2022

Go for the luminous, two complain of the schneider not been resolved of same issue with different installers.

Also simba has their service centre in almost every Nigerian capital city unlike schneider

ManAdii:
Gurus in the house, which one is better?
Luminous 1.5kva or Schneider 1.5kva...
I'm thinking of getting one of these...

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 11:40am On Jul 10, 2022

You will need a 275Vac 20/40kA SPD to be in line with your AC input/charging of the Inverter with an MCB

Also a 60-90Vdc SPD in line with your solar PV or charge controller input with an MCB

With circuit breakers closely match to your load demand as input&output protections.

With these you should be okay.

HilcomTech:
Good evening gurus,

I have a renewable energy setup comprising
1) 1.5KVA Inverter
2) 2KW solar panels
3) 12 number 2V batteries
4) PWM charge controller.

The system has been working fine with no issues but I am a bit worried as there is absolutely no protection like circuit breakers or lightening arestors on the system.

Please what kind of protection should I install to protect my setup.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 9:06am On Jun 24, 2022

I can get one for you a very fair price. - 1,395,350

Quote me on this post/price in near future.

ojeysky:
I need Deye 8kw inverter, quote me if you have for sale or know someone that has.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 5:08am On Jun 21, 2022

For me IMO, Solar is a way to save cost on other power sources while ensuring uninterrupted power supply is achieved. And while going completely offgrid is great, it is expensive as you've said, having the grid as major backup & generator as last resort goes a long way especially for those with prepaid meters

sethtsadopp:
So I was just thinking randomly about what exactly is the ultimate aim of what we are all trying to achieve with Solar?
Is it uninterrupted power supply?
Is it cheaper electricity?
Is it about the environment?
Or other things?
And which among these is the most important for most of us here?

Because for example, if it's about saving money, from some rough calculations I have done, it appears off-grid solar is simply the most expensive way to make electricity, No?
So does off grid even make any sense? Or is it best to combine grid and solar to create that uninterrupted supply (and cheaper bacause of grid?).

What are your thoughts on these?

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