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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by temi4fash(m): 4:39pm On Aug 25, 2025
TSHIRT2:
From which vendor, do u sell or any one here that sell at that price
Valto and one other vendor like this.

I cant remember his use name now
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nobody: 4:42pm On Aug 25, 2025
solareclips:
Thanks
what different does the AH made, 300ah and 200ah , also comparing thesam battery with 48v and 24v of the same inverter kva
Always multiply the AH with the voltage off the battery to know the Power/Capacity of the battery.

For example, there are 2 batteries:
(a). 300Ah, 24V
(b). 200Ah, 48V

Their total power capacity is as follow:

(a). 300Ah, 24V becomes = 300Ah × 24V = 7,200Watthour which is the same as 7.2Kwh

(b). 200Ah, 48V becalmed = 200ah × 48V = 9600Watthour which is the same as 9.6Kwh

Bottom line here is that if you are getting a battery (which I’m assuming you are trying to get), check the Ah and Voltage and multiply both to get the Capacity of the battery. With this knowledge, you can now go back to your first question and figure out the answer and also how confusing it is too 😂.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by eghos12(m): 5:22pm On Aug 25, 2025
Quick question 24v 5kw and 48v 5kw is there any difference when in use?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira(m): 5:27pm On Aug 25, 2025
fuckboys:
my bread hybrid inverter 1.5kva 12v

2000w Pv power
500voc max Pv
100a mppt.

2500w surge power
1500w continues power.( i can comfim this cos I've done 1,300w continues power draw)

Paired with a 3.6kwh LFP battery.

Gives a 24v setup a run for its money.
Thank you very much.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira(m): 5:29pm On Aug 25, 2025
Drgreatone:
The 2kva inverters like sako, powmr, sms, welion come with panel limit of 2000w and voc of 500v
Thank you very much.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira(m): 5:48pm On Aug 25, 2025
fuckboys:
my bread hybrid inverter 1.5kva 12v

2000w Pv power
500voc max Pv
100a mppt.

2500w surge power
1500w continues power.( i can comfim this cos I've done 1,300w continues power draw)

Paired with a 3.6kwh LFP battery.

Gives a 24v setup a run for its money.
So hybrids are generally rated as continuous power.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Charley2020: 5:49pm On Aug 25, 2025
Trippledots:
There is 3.6kwh 12v battery available in the market now. Pair that with a hybrid 12v 1.5kva inverter. That would serve if your load is not more than the inverter can handle.
Thanks
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Trippledots(m): 6:25pm On Aug 25, 2025
dollarnaira:
Do care to share the brand?
Yeah, some guys have said them up there.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Trippledots(m): 7:07pm On Aug 25, 2025
abuzz33:
If your setup will not change much over the years, then go for something like:

- Welion Eco-2000 1600W 12V hybrid 80a MPPT inverter which allows you to panel up to 2000W and has 4000VA surge
- 5 x 400W Panels or 3 x 650W panels
- 25mm DC cables
- CWorth 300Ah 12V LIFEPO4 battery (3.84KWh)

But if you plan to expand later, go for a 24V or 48V inverter that can support a much larger solar array (6000W+). Why? You can always use it for multiple applications or sell it.

In terms of batteries which are expensive, save your money. Battery prices are crashing now with lithium oversupply and innovation. LIFEPO4 batteries are now around $100/KWh down from $120-150 in 2024 such that those companies that you see selling 5KWh batteries for N900K ($600) in Nigeria are still making profits.

With CATL about to start producing Sodium Ion batteries
,
the time is coming that batteries will cost $30 per KWh meaning a 5KWh battery will cost $150 or N225,000 naira and last 15 years.

What this means is that people should, if possible, plan for solar as MAINs with NEPA serving as backup.
https://diysolarforum.com/threads/sodium-ion-batteries-any-consumer-packs-worth-looking-at.103098/post-1422464
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 7:37pm On Aug 25, 2025
eghos12:
Quick question 24v 5kw and 48v 5kw is there any difference when in use?
No difference.
48V inverter will draw more Idle power in some cases.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by fuckboys: 9:54pm On Aug 25, 2025
jstemmanex:
Pls what's the cost of this inverter
i got it then for 200k, don't know how much now.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by iraybuju: 10:29pm On Aug 25, 2025
Hi everyone, please does any one know any company who can do an installment payment for full industrial inverter installation ? Like they will install the inverter then my company will be paying monthly
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Trippledots(m): 10:54pm On Aug 25, 2025
iraybuju:
Hi everyone, please does any one know any company who can do an installment payment for full industrial inverter installation ? Like they will install the inverter then my company will be paying monthly
Yes. Let's talk.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by abuzz33: 6:30am On Aug 26, 2025
Solar can deliver growth, competitiveness, and resilience all over the world

August 20, 2025

It is clear for all to see that we have entered a new era in global geopolitics, a new emphasis on security and a post-aid era. The paradigms that have persisted since 1945 are shifting fast.

The solar energy sector is deeply affected by that changing landscape. We are one of the most geopolitical of the energy technologies, and one with a huge role and responsibility to deliver sustainable, domestic power for development, resilience to climate impacts, and, most of all, cheap and clean power for economic growth and better quality of life.

Solar is one of the most critical technologies that can lead the energy transition and help keep us on a pathway to +1.5 – 2 C of global warming, if we unlock its full potential. Solar can deliver the competitive power needed to electrify and green our productive sectors, such as industries, commerce, agribusiness, and much more – the cheapest ever seen in the history of power generation, according to both respected market analysts and intergovernmental agencies.

Solar can deliver energy security. This will be a new, different type of energy security to countries that have been used to digging up or stockpiling and later burning or exporting their fossil reserves. It will be an energy security based on the sun that rises and falls every day, consistently and predictably. An energy security based on solar systems installed quickly, in modular blocks that fit the size of the needed electricity demand, and that remain there, quietly and robustly, for 25 years or more generating reliable clean power. It is an energy security of the supply of power itself, as a distributed solar and energy storage system can keep the lights on and the AC running better in times of natural disaster, extreme climate impacts or unexpected conflicts.

Solar is also the sector of the economy, thanks to being largely based in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that can deliver high-quality jobs. Lots of them, and distributed all over the world, in every village, town, and city. Solar already provides jobs for more than 7million people around the world. It is estimated that between 70-90% of all those are local, in the installation of solar systems, engineering and design, local sales and many other. Every solar equipment, be it a PV module, an inverter, an energy storage unit (such as batteries to store the electricity generated during the day for use at night or whenever we may need), has to be sold, delivered, and installed with a pair of human hands. Bolted on to a racking on the roof, or screwed on to a mounting structure at ground level. That creates jobs – and lots of them.

Perhaps most importantly, solar and storage are fundamentally changing the game in terms of access to electricity in the developing world. The 700 million people that still don’t have access to electricity are now getting somewhere to charge their phone and laptop, power a small business or irrigate their fields, thanks to solar and storage. No more do we need to build huge grid pylons to power the tiniest community – a single truckload of solar lights, solar plus storage systems, a simple micro-grid, can do the job, faster, better and, given ample load shedding in some parts of the world, more reliably.

Even those of us who have worked in the sector for 20 years or more, are constantly surprised by how versatile this technology is becoming. A huge 8 GW large-scale solar power plant in the desert, powering a million or more homes? Sure. Floating solar on water reservoirs, lakes, and coastal waters? We can do that too. Mounted slightly higher over crops, to shade then just the right way and power agricultural activity? That works as well. A tiny solar system, as big as an iPad, to give you some light when it gets dark when you don’t have grid power? Absolutely – and 560 million people around the world are already benefiting from that at least once a week, according to GOGLA, the off-grid solar association. A single panel (or many) hung off a balcony? We have 400,000 of them installed in Germany already. On the wings of an airplane, to power a round the world flight? We’ve done that too, with the Solar Impulse plane in 2016. And we are about to do it again, this time powered by solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen.

Solar is so scalable, so versatile, that every single country in the world, every single human on the planet from the frozen North to the deepest rainforests, from the dry, arid plains of the Atacama to the buzzing metropolises of New York, Paris, São Paulo, Shanghai and Tokyo. Whatever your needs, large or small, solar plus storage is here to serve you. This is why solar PV is now delivering almost 700+ GW per year and counting, the fastest growing source of electricity in the history of humankind.

Challenges remain and new ones will exist, of course, for both solar and storage. The cost of finance remains stubbornly high in many developing markets, meaning that high CAPEX solar projects just don’t get built. We need risk mitigation mechanisms to address this, to make projects investment-ready. In parts of the world where solar has proven successful, we need to reform electricity markets and build more flexibility into systems, so that demand responds to market prices. In parts of the world where putting solar on your roof is a bureaucratic nightmare, we need to unburden solar from unnecessary approvals and red tape. Trade barriers, of all different varieties, artificially push up prices, making solar more expensive to end consumers than it should be in some markets.

If we get this right, by some estimates, solar could be powering half of the world’s electricity needs by 2035. We can, and should, install 8 TW of solar PV in total by 2030. The magic combination of solar with other renewables, short and long-duration storage, and system flexibility can save money, boost growth, attract local investment, create more high-quality local jobs, and deliver much-needed development. The opportunity is there for the taking – and we need our leaders, in governments, in regulation, in finance, and in global diplomacy, at COP30 and beyond, to recognize and act on it, as fast as we can.

Authors: Sonia Dunlop, CEO, Global Solar Council and Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO, ABSOLAR Brazil and Chair, Global Solar Council
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by iraybuju: 1:24pm On Aug 26, 2025
Trippledots:
Yes. Let's talk.
I have sent you an email. Thanks
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by solareclips: 3:22pm On Aug 26, 2025
Thank you very much for the cleared and precised explanation,
i appreciate, God will continue to increases you in knowledge as you shared it to others
BigDickProblems:
Always multiply the AH with the voltage off the battery to know the Power/Capacity of the battery.

For example, there are 2 batteries:
(a). 300Ah, 24V
(b). 200Ah, 48V

Their total power capacity is as follow:

(a). 300Ah, 24V becomes = 300Ah × 24V = 7,200Watthour which is the same as 7.2Kwh

(b). 200Ah, 48V becalmed = 200ah × 48V = 9600Watthour which is the same as 9.6Kwh

Bottom line here is that if you are getting a battery (which I’m assuming you are trying to get), check the Ah and Voltage and multiply both to get the Capacity of the battery. With this knowledge, you can now go back to your first question and figure out the answer and also how confusing it is too 😂.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nobody: 4:59pm On Aug 26, 2025
solareclips:
Thank you very much for the cleared and precised explanation,
i appreciate, God will continue to increases you in knowledge as you shared it to others
It’s my pleasure. Get what you need and give what you’re given. Nobody is an island. I also ask questions too and there are more experienced people here to give those answers too.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by durodee(m):
Yes( from personal experience). The current draw in a 24v(amps used at a given voltage ) will be double of what a 48v system will use for any given load.
Implications: at the peak end of load, the 24v 5kw system will be drawing about 200amps, putting your cables under serious strain, getting hot and catching fire.
Trust me , I have both systems
eghos12:
Quick question 24v 5kw and 48v 5kw is there any difference when in use?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by abuzz33: 5:43pm On Aug 26, 2025
durodee:
Yes( from personal experience). The power draw in a 24v(amps used at a given voltage ) will be double of what a 48v system will use for any given load.
Implications: at the peak end of load, the 24v 5kw system will be drawing about 200amps, putting your cables under serious strain, getting hot and catching fire.
Trust me , I have both systems
Except that most 5kw 24v inverters cap maximum output at 3000w or 125A.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by justcallmenuel(m): 6:22pm On Aug 26, 2025
5kwh 24v felicity lithium ion battery available.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ask4bk(m): 7:27pm On Aug 26, 2025
Lemme pepper felicity haters.

This is the best low frequency hybrid inverter in felicity line. The IVGM series. 5,8 and 10kva.
Has same IP65 features against dust and water like the IP65 Deye, but more affordable.

Wahala is that it came into Nigeria and it got finished immediately.
Same with their new charge controller that now has inbuilt WiFi. Nigerians finished them immediately.

When they make this developments, you begin to give your solar equipments wey dey house side eye like you can't wait to change them.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by durodee(m): 7:57pm On Aug 26, 2025
Yohako 24v 5kw do not cap. Carried 1.5 hp water pump, 1.8kw water heater and other house hold appliances. We were having a house party and guests were loading the system as they wish until smoke was noticed from the power room and battery cable was noticed to be melting. I had since doubled the cables and the inverter still in business.
I had expected the breaker to cut power too

abuzz33:
Except that most 5kw 24v inverters cap maximum output at 3000w or 125A.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:45pm On Aug 26, 2025
durodee:
Yes( from personal experience). The power draw in a 24v(amps used at a given voltage ) will be double of what a 48v system will use for any given load.
Implications: at the peak end of load, the 24v 5kw system will be drawing about 200amps, putting your cables under serious strain, getting hot and catching fire.
Trust me , I have both systems
Current draw. Not power draw.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by justcallmenuel(m): 9:06pm On Aug 26, 2025
15kwh and 17.5kwh felicity lithium battery available at PROMO PROMO price.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jikaseo(m): 1:19am On Aug 27, 2025
You didn't answer my questions sir.
Dam5reey:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPqEPySsHu4?si=slHsBsSLq3dQ2FoE

See the review, its available
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by SaintUlot: 11:07am On Aug 27, 2025
SaintUlot:
How would you have solar installation in your house and you are still spending money to buy cooking gas and paying for fuel to transport yourself? That is an abomination, you are obviously shortchanging yourself, if you ain't optimising the immense benefit of your home solar installation.

Take your solar-powered lifestyle to the next level with this advanced electric bike, perfect for daily commutes and delivery businesses! This beast is FAST, keeping up with traffic effortlessly, covering a range of 200km on a single charge with a max speed of 57km/h.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejqmK4NvdHM

Check this thread for pictures:
https://www.nairaland.com/8493674/dual-motor-triple-battery-52v#136385243
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by durodee(m): 12:30pm On Aug 27, 2025
Good observation. Corrected. Mind thought, hand typed something else!
HeavenlyBang:
Current draw. Not power draw.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Mrreed(m): 4:47pm On Aug 27, 2025
It's also important to note that nominal voltage differs based on battery chemistry. Your calculation is only correct for lead acid. For LFP for instance, 12 8v will be 12v, 25.6v for 24 and 51.2v for 48v batteries.
BigDickProblems:
Always multiply the AH with the voltage off the battery to know the Power/Capacity of the battery.

For example, there are 2 batteries:
(a). 300Ah, 24V
(b). 200Ah, 48V

Their total power capacity is as follow:

(a). 300Ah, 24V becomes = 300Ah × 24V = 7,200Watthour which is the same as 7.2Kwh

(b). 200Ah, 48V becalmed = 200ah × 48V = 9600Watthour which is the same as 9.6Kwh

Bottom line here is that if you are getting a battery (which I’m assuming you are trying to get), check the Ah and Voltage and multiply both to get the Capacity of the battery. With this knowledge, you can now go back to your first question and figure out the answer and also how confusing it is too 😂.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nobody: 6:33pm On Aug 27, 2025
Mrreed:
It's also important to note that nominal voltage differs based on battery chemistry. Your calculation is only correct for lead acid. For LFP for instance, 12 8v will be 12v, 25.6v for 24 and 51.2v for 48v batteries.
That’s right, if one is getting a battery, confirm its chemistry first; the nominal voltage and AH which, in most times, is always written on its body. Then multiply both.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Trippledots(m): 8:36pm On Aug 27, 2025
iraybuju:
I have sent you an email. Thanks
Replied. Let's chat Whatsapp.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by justasitis: 11:03pm On Aug 27, 2025
KudozInteriors:
Good morning bosses
So much learning in this space. Thank you all so much.
It’s been a while. I went to supervise a construction work and network was really terrible there. We’ll, I’m a certified civil/structural engineer o in case someone here has work for me🙏🏼😃

I’ve been having an issue with my inverter since I came back. I took one of my studio monitors (speakers) to an electrician to fix the switch as it was problematic. After that, I noticed that each time I switch on the speakers, my inverter fan increases in speed like the sound of an ox fan and once I put off the speakers, the fan relaxes after a few minutes.

Please who has experienced a thing like this before?
What could be the cause of this?

Thank you sooo much🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The problem is likely from one of the studio monitors that was repaired. My son mostly use his studio monitors with inverter while producing beats and it doesn’t have any effect on my inverter. Try using only one of the speakers especially the one without fault and check its effect on your inverter. If it’s the studio monitor then there’s likely a problem with the power transformer.
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