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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 12:03pm On Apr 14, 2025
Mavor:
14.3 kwh - 1.9m, 7.2kwh - 1.2m
14kwh is a much better deal tbh but your budget will decide. 7.2kwh will still serve you just fine.

Difference between them is 14kwh will allow you run a 1hp inverter AC overnight, 7kwh will not.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 12:10pm On Apr 14, 2025
Olamlag:
to experts in the house i have a couple of questions, why do most 2kva 12v hybrid inverter comes with 80amp mppt charge controller if it has a ma pv array of 2000watt i am a newbie but from my research charge controller should be sized by dividing 2000watt divided by 12v system voltage which is 167amp. just confused about this
question 2 : is there advantage to buy bigger solar panel like 550 watt to buy a couple of 250watt panels?
The maths for max pv isn't as straightforward as that. The current rating of a charge controller is how much it can put into a battery, not how much it can handle from pv.

My 24v 80A mppt can handle 4000w for example, even though the P=VI is just about 2000w. In my case, if my PVs have a max output of 4000w, the inverter will draw the amount of power it needs and invert to AC for load, while sending a max of that 24x80A to the batteries.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mavor: 12:11pm On Apr 14, 2025
HeavenlyBang:
14kwh is a much better deal tbh but your budget will decide. 7.2kwh will still serve you just fine.

Difference between them is 14kwh will allow you run a 1hp inverter AC overnight, 7kwh will not.
My AC is the 2HP LG Inverter AC. If I go for the 14kwh, I will really be stretching my budget. How many and what type of Jinko panels are we talking about for it? Thank you.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira(m): 12:16pm On Apr 14, 2025
[quote author=Nteogwuija post=134979766][/quote]Is this the current voltage as at this moment?
What was the voltage around 6am or 7am?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nteogwuija(m): 12:32pm On Apr 14, 2025
dollarnaira:
Is this the current voltage as at this moment?
What was the voltage around 6am or 7am?
Yeah, this is the current voltage. It's been raining. I charged it with grid at night. This morning it was around 13.3.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Olamlag(m): 12:36pm On Apr 14, 2025
HeavenlyBang:
The maths for max pv isn't as straightforward as that. The current rating of a charge controller is how much it can put into a battery, not how much it can handle from pv.

My 24v 80A mppt can handle 4000w for example, even though the P=VI is just about 2000w. In my case, if my PVs have a max output of 4000w, the inverter will draw the amount of power it needs and invert to AC for load, while sending a max of that 24x80A to the batteries.
thanks now got it
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mrreed(m): 12:39pm On Apr 14, 2025
I honestly can't remember
Drgreatone:
What VOC were u getting with the initial 4 panels? I usually try to get around 150v and it works well for me
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by omotoda(m): 12:44pm On Apr 14, 2025
Guys, are cworth inverters low frequency inverters? If not what other brands of inverters are low frequency ?

Any side effect in combining different lifepo4 battery of same voltage in parallel. Say combining Cworth 25.6v100ah in parallel with say SMS 25.6v 100ah?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 12:50pm On Apr 14, 2025
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nobody: 1:22pm On Apr 14, 2025
dollarnaira:
Display voltage or percentage
This guy go don frustrate you 😂😂😂😂
I know you are requesting the voltage reading from his CC, but here he is adding fire.

😂😂😂😂😂
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nobody: 1:26pm On Apr 14, 2025
[quote author=Nteogwuija post=134979766][/quote]Another thing you should note is that sometimes your battery might be at float voltage (13.5V or 13.6V), and at that point, it will only take the load of your appliances. This is probably the reason you are seeing 300-400watts or so.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 1:31pm On Apr 14, 2025
Mavor:
My AC is the 2HP LG Inverter AC. If I go for the 14kwh, I will really be stretching my budget. How many and what type of Jinko panels are we talking about for it? Thank you.
Just buy the 7.2kwh then.

The only panel in stock on Fouani rn are the 590w Jinko at 134k. Depending on your budget, you can buy six or eight of those. Since you have a 2HP AC that'll probably draw about 1.2kw even on eco/gen mode, you're probably better off with eight panels if you want to be using your AC during the day.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mavor: 1:34pm On Apr 14, 2025
HeavenlyBang:
Just buy the 7.2kwh then.

The only panel in stock on Fouani rn are the 590w Jinko at 134k. Depending on your budget, you can buy six or eight of those. Since you have a 2HP AC that'll probably draw about 1.2kw even on eco/gen mode, you're probably better off with eight panels if you want to be using your AC during the day.
Thank you.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira(m): 2:17pm On Apr 14, 2025
Nteogwuija:
Yeah, this is the current voltage. It's been raining. I charged it with grid at night. This morning it was around 13.3.
Your battery is full to a very large extent hence, you cannot get beyond your current wattage. To fully test your panels, discharge your battery to 12.8v then charge only with solar. If your battery is approaching "full", your CC will drop. It charges according to depletion level. Hope you don get d point?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mavor: 2:55pm On Apr 14, 2025
HeavenlyBang:
Just buy the 7.2kwh then.

The only panel in stock on Fouani rn are the 590w Jinko at 134k. Depending on your budget, you can buy six or eight of those. Since you have a 2HP AC that'll probably draw about 1.2kw even on eco/gen mode, you're probably better off with eight panels if you want to be using your AC during the day.
Decided to settle for this below. Hope the final BoQ is solid? Thanks a lot for your guidance and patience.

Deriy 14.3 kwh

Growatt Inverter – 6kVA 48V (SPF 6000 ES Plus)

Jinko 590W Monofacial Solar Panel x 8
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nteogwuija(m): 2:59pm On Apr 14, 2025
dollarnaira:
Your battery is full to a very large extent hence, you cannot get beyond your current wattage. To fully test your panels, discharge your battery to 12.8v then charge only with solar. If your battery is approaching "full", your CC will drop. It charges according to depletion level. Hope you don get d point?
Yeah, fully understood. Thanks for clarifying
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 3:19pm On Apr 14, 2025
Mavor:
Decided to settle for this below. Hope the final BoQ is solid? Thanks a lot for your guidance and patience.

Deriy 14.3 kwh

Growatt Inverter – 6kVA 48V (SPF 6000 ES Plus)

Jinko 590W Monofacial Solar Panel x 8
Good choice. Say bye to grid wahala. wink
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mavor: 3:26pm On Apr 14, 2025
HeavenlyBang:
Good choice. Say bye to grid wahala. wink
Thank you. Ran some chatgpt computations (for AC 24/7 on the weekends). So I will increase the Jinko panel to 10 and add a second 14.2kwh Deriy before September.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ferdiwar: 3:57pm On Apr 14, 2025
This is a good way to start, as funds comes in you can increase as the need be without restrictions or having the need to sell off some of your setup.

Mavor:
Decided to settle for this below. Hope the final BoQ is solid? Thanks a lot for your guidance and patience.

Deriy 14.3 kwh

Growatt Inverter – 6kVA 48V (SPF 6000 ES Plus)

Jinko 590W Monofacial Solar Panel x 8
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ferdiwar: 4:05pm On Apr 14, 2025
You can connect 2 different battery company together but ensure the charge/discharge parameters are within the recommended settings of the 2 batteries.

omotoda:
Guys, are cworth inverters low frequency inverters? If not what other brands of inverters are low frequency ?

Any side effect in combining different lifepo4 battery of same voltage in parallel. Say combining Cworth 25.6v100ah in parallel with say SMS 25.6v 100ah?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mavor: 4:09pm On Apr 14, 2025
Ferdiwar:
This is a good way to start, as funds comes in you can increase as the need be without restrictions or having the need to sell off some of your setup.
Thank you.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:10pm On Apr 14, 2025
Mavor:
Thank you. Ran some chatgpt computations (for AC 24/7 on the weekends). So I will increase the Jinko panel to 10 and add a second 14.2kwh Deriy before September.
Good move.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by webtechh: 5:08pm On Apr 14, 2025
Sunfi Exposed: Fraudulent Staff, Terrible Platform, and Unprofessional Practices Raise Red Flags



Lagos, Nigeria –
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A Platform in Crisis
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Bottom Line:
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jstemmanex(m): 5:16pm On Apr 14, 2025
Please house, what are the disadvantages of solar generators to inverters. I'm seeing some ridiculous price differences
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mavor: 6:01pm On Apr 14, 2025
jstemmanex:
Please house, what are the disadvantages of solar generators to inverters. I'm seeing some ridiculous price differences
I think the price difference is due primarily to the portability of solar generators. I don't know, I am not an expert. However if I had enough money and a choice I would prefer to buy a solid high battery capacity lithium solar gen.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jstemmanex(m): 6:09pm On Apr 14, 2025
Dam5reey1:
Buy power station instead.... They are lighter and more affordable
Pls any difference between a power station and a solar generator
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jstemmanex(m): 6:11pm On Apr 14, 2025
I feel when you put the cost of inverter, battery and panels together it exceeds that of solar gen

Mavor:
I think the price difference is due primarily to the portability of solar generators. I don't know, I am not an expert. However if I had enough money and a choice I would prefer to buy a solid high battery capacity lithium solar gen.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mavor: 6:13pm On Apr 14, 2025
jstemmanex:
I feel when you put the cost of inverter, battery and panels together it exceeds that of solar gen
I am not sure about that. Compare the price of a 3.6Kwh solar gen from Ecoflow to a 3.6 inverter system, excluding solar panels.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey1(m): 7:25pm On Apr 14, 2025
Cworth 24V 100AH, available for 575k 540k.. kiss

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey1(m): 7:30pm On Apr 14, 2025
omotoda:
Guys, are cworth inverters low frequency inverters? If not what other brands of inverters are low frequency ?

Any side effect in combining different lifepo4 battery of same voltage in parallel. Say combining Cworth 25.6v100ah in parallel with say SMS 25.6v 100ah?
Just know what you are doing, you can safely do it for science.
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