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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

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?

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.

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

FEGEITOK:
What are the complaints about the Schneider?

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

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...

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.

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.

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?

NiyiOmoIyunade Ojeysky olopan valto earthrealm GeorgeD1 Bigrovar

Nice explanation,

I may not be not an HVAC expert but field test shows a bit from what you pointing to here

In summary a normal AC would deliver close to perfect programmed temperature while an inverter will work to comfort close to the set temperature.

BOTH cool so that's the win there.

Replies are bolded.

Feshizzy:
Thanks for this info,
I might not be able to speak on the rest,
But AC, that calculation for inverter is misleading,

Let me elaborate abit,
An inverter and regular AC uses exactly same wattage no different 1 HP is 1 HP in terms of power. - NO! Only if the setting to work like a normal AC is choose by default it works at a lower power


So in the real sense in terms of power, you are not really saving anything with inverter AC Just saving the your inverter from surge startup. - Bear in mind that an Invert AC was made for power efficiency & not for inverter, with an inverter it makes more sense since the surge is out & energy is been saved due to it variable compressor architecture.

That's because, if it takes 5 hours to cool a room with 2 HP AC, your inverter can cool it in like 4- 4.5 hours but consumption is still the same. - I think you just answered the question with this paragraph

If your normal 2HP AC consume 2200W for 5 hrs neglecting compressor on & off time - then 11KWh have been used.

If an inverter AC 2HP runs for 5 hours also lets say it consume 1400W then 7KWh has been used.

And when you engage energy saving. Lol, it's like slowing your can from 100mph to 50mph,
You will get to your destination but at a longer time doesn't mean you have save fuel. Same goes with inverter AC when you engage energy saving on a 2HP Ac you just turn it to 1.5HP or 1HP.
Meaning if 2HP cool in 5 hours, 1HP would be 10+ hours.

So has energy being saved? - YES

Well, this is the theory & ideal HP-Watt but reality is mostly different.

Since this is a real life scenario the figure was based on what this showed based on site, experiments & different product sampling while working.

If you have real life difference please kindly share.

billyadam:
1 HP is 750w, 2 HP is 1500w
Standard rating

Yes!

Two UP5000 will do what you need.

sleekender:
Any trusted Pylontech distributor in the house?

I need 10kw

Have no product available that fits into your needs, but my recommendation will be to
1. Use lithium battery
2. Design a fresh system

No specification to know if just a OFFgrid option or grid backup solution i.e. those power inverter types or normal inverter that can charge with NEPA

naijaboy756:
Please who has an alternative power solution that is affordable and in the FCT. It is intended to power a device with 500W capacity.

It is urgently needed and quantity can be many if confirmed to be okay. It should run for like 5 hours minimum daily

With all the loads listed it will do roughly 2 hours just on battery, but with efficient load management, it will go for 24 hours non stop depending on your areas power supply. so it all rest on how well you plan to utilize the setup

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yes, from a furniture paint store

Not sure how many years with solar but my experience in furniture says like 5 years and above but with constant sun bathing two years routine maintenance should keep it going

durodee:
Lacquer polish can be obtained from a paint shop ,right?
For how many years will that give the panels?

There is a possibility of the weather not been favourable and you by running the fridge all the way to night time, you depleted the battery to voltage noticed.

ebuks4ever:
Pls I need some help. I just bought these 2pcs of 12V 200Ah Quanta batteries. I have 6pcs of 250W installed PV.

I forgot to turn off the fridge after sunset only to notice that by 7pm, my battery was indicating 50% on the inverter. Battery volt was 23.6V.
As at 5pm, I was still getting 110Watts from the sun.

My overall load was around 250watts.

Is this normal for a battery that is just 2wks old?

Get a lacquer polish ... Unmixed and use as laminating film on the glass it should prevent want from entering

durodee:
Good evening house. Is there a way to repair broken panels? There is a project ongoing somewhere and I noticed as the panels were being offloaded that some panels had broken glasses. Is there any way the could still be useful? They are 450w panels and quite a number of them.
I am wondering if one can cover with new glass and seal the edges to prevent egress of water if that will work?
Just thinking ........

Good day Folks,

I noticed many at times, some members are in need of small solar system that they can trust with regards to being designed up to standard, I took on a side project that will solve such power needs of those with power requirements that is efficient & small. I call it the "Solar starter pack"

Feel free to reach out.

voting the right candidate matters and not just mobilizing of a candidate that will bring no progress.

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Please What column are you referring to in first sentence.

Do you have an idea on how to come up a formula or how to without making the inverter unnecessarily big?

gadgetplanetng:
@olopan maybe color-code (green) the columns that should be edited.

Also the items with a surge can have a factor of xx to determine inverter size

Good one

Please note that my original post above is very radioactive "Do not Quote" - You'd get banned by spam bot but you can appeal your ban by mailing superadmin on bottom homepage and be out of jail in hours .... You can use this instead or edit the links out to quote

The calculator link will permanently be left on my signature.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0DqPHNOcEM

I am happy to announce that the energy calculator I have been working on is finally ready and online!

It took me a while to figure out the many steps & formula to get it up to speed & a big thank you to sintolord, Xanderone, mctfopt, bigrovar for their help both offline & online. Though app is still been tweaked especially to be more handy for mobile users but presently tablets & PC are mostly compatible.

Purpose for the calculator was to make something local brewed that many of us are familiar with & use, those targeted are R.E Enthusiasts, Home users & professional users needing something on the fly to get their work done.

Video on how to get the hang of the web app is on YouTube https://youtu.be/_0DqPHNOcEM
Don't forget to make use of the chapter maker to skip to where you need in video

While for those who want to jump right into usage can check the link here https://rendezvoussolar.wixsite.com/home/offgrid-energy-calculator

Thank you, this will go a long way.

Xanderone:
° 312L Thermocool Inverter freezer - 90w to 250w depending on the extent it has frozen.
° 219L Thermocool regular condenser freezer - 120w
° 219L Hisense Freezer - 100w
° 55" LG LED TV - 150 watts peak, 40 watts full power saving mode activated.
° 43" Panasonic OLED TV - 110w peak, 30 watts full power saving mode activated.
° CCTV PTZ security camera (the camera alone excluding the recorder hub) - 11 watts each.

No offense but your stance isn't looking like you serious about your project yet.

Why your energy estimation are rather vague than been precise ... If you plan being offgrid then you need a lot of preparation, real life simulation to project how & what to expect.

E.g. if I were to run that AC for 6pm-6am ... I will only run it @ 4 hours 17°C while I let 25-27°C be my sleeping temp, what this could mean is that the start & off of compressor ... Could reduce 4 hours & I have 8 hours running etc. - theoretically et.cetera

gracewealth007:
Please I want to ask, if I want to go off grid and in addition to other normal house hold lightings and TV, I want to use 3 AC (one 2HP and two 1.5 HP) will a 60Kw battery and 12kw solar panel be sufficient? The ac will mostly be used during the day when weather is hot and the two 1.5 hp throughout the night. And all other basic household things like water heater, fridge, freezer, microwave also in the house.

Then the maybe it's not true rating

mctfopt:
Cable is 6mm², maybe the 1HP is not really 1HP

What system voltage are you running 12/24V?

Do you have data sheet information of solar panel, if YES, paste or post pictures here.

fhranchez:
Fellow solar enthusiasts, i recently bought a 200w Canadian solar panel from a vendor here coupled with a 30amps CC. The highest amps i have seen is 5.2amps and 4.5amps on a average Sunny day. I don't believe this is normal because the panel maximum amps is rated at 11.6amps.

Now my installer did not remove the mc4 connectors instead he only connected the wires at the edge of the mc4 connectors. I think this is the reason for the poor performance of the panels or is 4.5amps the best i should expect from my 200w panel?

Thank you,

I will fix this inside, by the way you could be experiencing the false power draw thanks to a cable of not properly dimensioned.

Try and check your cables e.g, if you moving long distance within your property & 2.5mm is your cable try changing to 4mm.

Sintolord has a more robust experience & could share some insights with you.

mctfopt:
Cway water dispenser 800w

1 cooker ring- 1500w to 1800w


Average inverter fridge/freezer combo standing fridge - 135w

Measured my 1HP sumo pump current draw and got 6.5A @ 215v which translates to 1395w...dunno if the 1HP is truly 1HP

Good day Guys,

putting together a solar calculator that can get your audit done in minutes, basically targeted at home users who are enthusiast or pro user

but i need to populate these list i have get going to get things up to speed. ...... everyone is free to add or correct existing data.

Appliances Wattage

LED Bulbs 3W - 3
LED Bulbs 5W -5
LED Bulbs 9W -9
LED Bulbs 18W -18
LED Pop Light 6W -6
LED Pop Light 18W -18
LED Pop Light 26W -26
Ox Fan 16" -120
Ox Fan 18" -140
Ox Fan 20" -180
Ceiling Fan - 80
Standing Fan -70
DC Fan -30
Rechargeable DC Fan -45
LED TV 32" -55
LED TV 42" -70
LED TV 50" -85
LED TV 70" -130
Laptop -70
CFL Bulbs 9W -9
CFL Bulbs 18W -18
CFL Bulbs 26W -26
Decoder -18
freezer -180
Fridge -120
Phone charging -12
Regular 1 HP AC -870
Regular 1.5 HP AC -1380
Regular 2 HP AC -2100
Inverter 1HP AC -480
Inverter 1.5HP AC -700
1 HP PUMP MACHINE -900
1.5HP PUMP MACH. -1400
LED Bulbs 10W - 10
Standing Chiller -200
Microwave -1200
Signage light - 90
Signage light Large -180


Thank you

Answered

OkoroPeugeot:
Thank you!'
Experience always helps

1. I'd change the wire from the batteries to 16mm ASAP
2. I'd get a 10A 230Vac breaker and put that before connecting the AC supply to the inverter
3. I believe the 16A DC breaker is between the panels and the inverter while the 63A is between the batteries and the inverter? - YES

Let's hope some day soon, regulations can be put in place to separate the bad onions and Nigerians can get the best for their monies.

brightk:
We have spoilt so many things in this country because of cheap labour.

we all have to admit it. solar is expensive.nor be all this corners wen we de cut

happy saying that solar doesn't work with their full chest.

I have seen a fair share of installations that were poorly designed and installed, to know that going cheap isn't really an option when it comes to solar

mctfopt:
The guys with the lower quote will most likely win. Even if the job end up being mediocre, the clients are often happy with it.