judatech:
Please how does a solar generator work?

louken:

What if I buy the one with higher power (over 1000wh)? Can't it power fridge?

cunny88:

The battery is inbuilt, just fix your solar panel to recieve sunlight, and u r good to go.

Mind you, I only use it for TV, my phones, a laptop and a fan. Its last up to 5-6 hours after full charge

cunny88:
sukhig solar energy storage system. Lasts about 5-6 hours after full charge, comes with a panel

nihinlade:
My Guy 350k is too small.

What you can do to help your self, if you are not totally off grid (meaning that you still usually have power once in a while)

Buy Tubular Battery. One good Tubular Battery should be around 200k, find out how much now.

And buy a good inverter around of around 100k.

Use the remaining 50k to buy wire and run its own outlets and light points. You will still have some change from the 50k.

This is called an inverter system. Charge it with light and generator fully and it can take you 1 or 2 days before it needs recharge with those little appliances. It will reduce fuel consumption.

But you will still need to be recharging with generator if there is no light.

But if you want to stay away from generator for a long time. You need like another 400k to get solar panels and MPPT solar charger.

For example, I just switched on my Generator 3 days ago and that is the first time in 2 months. And it was because that day there was no sunshine and we still put laptop, TV, 4 lightbulbs, 2 fans etc on it.

Since you don't have the money, do inverter system first. Then later look for additional 400k and then connect it to solar system.

In all you will spend around 750k but you can split it into 350k for inverter, continue to use till you have another money for solar charger.

MPPT Solar charger was N155k when I bought. Don't know how much now. Don't buy PWT as someone suggested, you will not like it.

300watt solar panel is around 80k to 90k and you need at least 2. One cannot do it at all.

BigDickProblems:


Thanks for this input.

Sorry, not to bother you, but can you lay emphasis on "not an optimal setup"

rinaballa:
sorry how much did u buy urs?

nihinlade:
My Guy 350k is too small.

What you can do to help your self, if you are not totally off grid (meaning that you still usually have power once in a while)

Buy Tubular Battery. One good Tubular Battery should be around 200k, find out how much now.

And buy a good inverter around of around 100k.

What if he gets a Fuelless(Noiseless) Generator?

Use the remaining 50k to buy wire and run its own outlets and light points. You will still have some change from the 50k.

This is called an inverter system. Charge it with light and generator fully and it can take you 1 or 2 days before it needs recharge with those little appliances. It will reduce fuel consumption.

But you will still need to be recharging with generator if there is no light.

But if you want to stay away from generator for a long time. You need like another 400k to get solar panels and MPPT solar charger.

For example, I just switched on my Generator 3 days ago and that is the first time in 2 months. And it was because that day there was no sunshine and we still put laptop, TV, 4 lightbulbs, 2 fans etc on it.

Since you don't have the money, do inverter system first. Then later look for additional 400k and then connect it to solar system.

In all you will spend around 750k but you can split it into 350k for inverter, continue to use till you have another money for solar charger.

MPPT Solar charger was N155k when I bought. Don't know how much now. Don't buy PWT as someone suggested, you will not like it.

300watt solar panel is around 80k to 90k and you need at least 2. One cannot do it at all.

dangoteinlaw:
solar is a huge scam am sure the op is a solar installer looking to get clients. Solar is a major scam and those dealing on it are cashing out massively but you won't realize it is a waste of money untill you finally install one.

matify83:


You may just be the one edging op to self destruction.

I'm perplexed that you can say what you just typed.

A PWM charge controller does not have the efficiency of converting excess voltage to charging current like an mppt does.

PWM charge controllers are very poor in charging when devices are used simultaneously unlike mppt chargers.

Also, for the specification @op is requesting for, increasing the voltage or numbers of the panel is a wasted effort because the pwm will reduce it to match the battery voltage and waste the excess hence it's low efficiency.

For op to even use 2-3 panels for a 12v battery on a pwm, they must be connected in parallel to boast current and keep voltage at the level of a single panel or else the pwm will go up in smoke.

With all these considerations, if you still wish @op to go ahead with the obvious "white elephant" project, I wish him safe trip.

I'm totally off grid for 6 years now and I know what's at play here.

GerogeI:


That's why he used a 60A charge controller. At max of 8 amps per panel, in parallel, they add up to 48A. But those 150w panels should be like 5 Amps each.

matify83:


Interesting!

A PMW because of it's low efficiency will invariably reduce every voltage to about 12V averagely.

So, 12 X 48A = 576W.

The only thing saving this charge controller going up in flames is that it can never attain its maximum power generation.

576W is too much power to connect on the 12v system.

The rating for a 60w PWM at 12V should be around 360W or less.

You are tempting fate.

Xinjin:
If your money is not enough for solar system, you could opt for power station instead. I use this yoobao to power my laptop and fan.

cunny88:

Got it for 155k in January, u should know it will be way higher now

matify83:


Interesting!

A PMW because of it's low efficiency will invariably reduce every voltage to about 12V averagely.

So, 12 X 48A = 576W.

The only thing saving this charge controller going up in flames is that it can never attain its maximum power generation.

576W is too much power to connect on the 12v system.

The rating for a 60w PWM at 12V should be around 360W or less.

You are tempting fate.

Mordecai:
90k for a 250W mono solar panel
18k for a 30A Pwm solar charge controller
130k for a 100ah 12v gel battery
100k for a 1kva inverter

It's possible, though not an optimal setup. But it will serve till you're ready to upgrade.

matify83:


Hmmm!

This is going to be a recipe for disaster.

One 250w solar panel at Isc of about 7A on a PWM charge controller will never take that battery to a full Bulk charge of 14.4V.

My guy will definitely have issues in less than 3 months after installation because the battery will sulphate from undercharging.

I will advise op get more funds and set-up something that will be worth the effort. An MPPT charge controller will be most appropriate because of its efficiency.
He will need about 2-3 additional panels for faster charging.

My guy, just invest the 350k and do a good job later.
You are not ready yet

BigDickProblems:
Good day guys,

I have 350k set aside for solar installation, and I intend to use it for 2 laptops, 2 Fans and my gadgets. That's all. I don't mind just a solar panel and one battery.

Kindly advise me if this is feasible. If yes, Where can I get this stuff. Thanks.

PulaPower:
80% of these so call Solar are fakes, but many Nigerians don’t know..

Blaze14k:
That amount is too little unless you want to purchase solar generator. A good solar generator could cost you about 550k without panel. We also have solar gen of about 300k with panel that will last couple of hours when fully charged. But if you intend buying an invert it will cost you more,, let's say about 900k or more.

Emmanuel602:


Please can you help with info on this solar gen?

matify83:


Hmmm!

This is going to be a recipe for disaster.

One 250w solar panel at Isc of about 7A on a PWM charge controller will never take that battery to a full Bulk charge of 14.4V.

My guy will definitely have issues in less than 3 months after installation because the battery will sulphate from undercharging.

I will advise op get more funds and set-up something that will be worth the effort. An MPPT charge controller will be most appropriate because of its efficiency.
He will need about 2-3 additional panels for faster charging.

My guy, just invest the 350k and do a good job later.
You are not ready yet

Mordecai:
90k for a 250W mono solar panel
18k for a 30A Pwm solar charge controller
130k for a 100ah 12v gel battery
100k for a 1kva inverter

It's possible, though not an optimal setup. But it will serve till you're ready to upgrade.

Donald7610:
Don't waste your money
It won't be enough

uvie66:
this guy who are you, you seem knowledgeable in this area, will 500 to 600k suffice for me ? I intend to do an install in my house in two months time.

Blaze14k:
That amount is too little unless you want to purchase solar generator. A good solar generator could cost you about 550k without panel. We also have solar gen of about 300k with panel that will last couple of hours when fully charged. But if you intend buying an invert it will cost you more,, let's say about 900k or more.

Hybrid600:
I prefer inverter coz I can purchase original products individually and connect myself unlike solar generator wey person no sabi the kind materials wey dem couple inside....