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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AyarmBoye(m): 7:48pm On Apr 10

bassdow:
So long you don't plan using generator or NEPA to charge, and youre willing to buy a good enough charge controller + enough solar Panels up to what the charge controller can handle, you shouldn't have issue.

Mind you, the inverter does not have to have selection to be able to use Lithium based batteries so long you not trying to charge via NEPA or Generator

meanWhile, you didn't tell us if it's 12v or 24v inverter.

thanks for your time boss…it’s rated 12v…. I plan to buy 12v 200ah lithium battery….can 2 450 watts solar panels charge them?

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by SourYoghurt: 8:16pm On Apr 10

bassdow:
This budget would get you 4.2kva or 5kva inverter in category of Haisic.

but noise

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 8:29pm On Apr 10

AyarmBoye:
thanks for your time boss…it’s rated 12v…. I plan to buy 12v 200ah lithium battery….can 2 450 watts solar panels charge them?

2pcs of 450w would give approximately 900w which is just about 100w above what most charge controllers supports for 12v system.

in other words, YES 2pcs of 450w solar panels would work though the charge controller would slightly clip it .

BUT please ensure it's just a single 12v 200AH battery. Don't try 2pcs of 12v battery which would give 12v 400AH as it would struggle to charge.

That's if you prefer Tubular battery, instead of Lithium based battery.

if Properly planed and sized, a used battery should serve you well enough while saving you money

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 8:32pm On Apr 10

sirneyo2005:
You can use it but it's strictly solar for charging your batteries since it has no lithium parameters

but what if the charger controller also has no way of setting it to Lithium

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:34pm On Apr 10

bassdow:
...but by the time they hear the PRICe tag, dem go jeJeLy like the sound of the FaN

😂

You have a point, premium products often come at a premium cost. grin

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AyarmBoye(m): 8:53pm On Apr 10

bassdow:
2pcs of 450w would give approximately 900w which is just about 100w above what most charge controllers supports for 12v system.

in other words, YES 2pcs of 450w solar panels would work though the charge controller would slightly clip it .

BUT please ensure it's just a single 12v 200AH battery. Don't try 2pcs of 12v battery which would give 12v 400AH as it would struggle to charge.

That's if you prefer Tubular battery, instead of Lithium based battery.

if Properly planed and sized, a used battery should serve you well enough while saving you money

No I don’t want tubular battery…I want a lithium battery…looking at 12v 2.5kwh…..strictly solar charging since the inverter is an old one….

My question is can those two 450 watts charge it?
Also since I can’t use the inverter to charge lithium battery,, I don’t need to plug the inverter to main grid charge socket because if I do it will charge the lithium battery which may affect it right?

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by cyif2003(m): 9:11pm On Apr 10

A good quality charge controller is almost d same price with with a hybrid 1.5kva inverter...

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 9:52pm On Apr 10

AyarmBoye:
No I don’t want tubular battery…I want a lithium battery…looking at 12v 2.5kwh…..strictly solar charging since the inverter is an old one….

My question is can those two 450 watts charge it?
Also since I can’t use the inverter to charge lithium battery,, I don’t need to plug the inverter to main grid charge socket because if I do it will charge the lithium battery which may affect it right?

YES 2pcs of 450w solar panels can charge the batteries very well Oooo

Just ensure you do not use NEPA / Generator to charge the batteries

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 9:54pm On Apr 10

cyif2003:
A good quality charge controller is almost d same price with with a hybrid 1.5kva inverter...

So So TRUE.

Also a quality USEd charge controller is also close to cost of a USEd hybrid inverter EXCEPT you lucky like I was sometime ago.

Shey you see as this life dey

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AyarmBoye(m): 9:55pm On Apr 10

bassdow:
YES 2pcs of 450w solar panels can charge the batteries very well Oooo

Just ensure you do not use NEPA / Generator to charge the batteries

thanks my lord…I really appreciate u big

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 9:55pm On Apr 10

codemaster2much:
but what if the charger controller also has no way of setting it to Lithium

Most (if not all) MPPT charge controllers have at least a way to set custom parameters.

So expect selectable and/ or Custom (often called USER) charging profiles

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:00pm On Apr 10*

AyarmBoye:
thanks my lord…I really appreciate u big

Abeg e never reach like that Joor.

Mind you, you don't need spend much on charge controller especially since it's 12v. Just get a cheap one but should be MPPT.

Also this battery 12v 2.5kwh depending on source is over 300,000 naira. If you really low on budget, would suggest you just buy a cheap used but still in good shape leadAcid battery of between 150,000 naira to 160,000 naira. Could be cheaper if lucky in good way.

As for charge controller, ensure you buy a cheap USEd MPPT else you could end up sending money that would buy a hybrid inverter on charge controller.

Only spend more on charge controller if you have plans for upGrade.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AyarmBoye(m): 11:07pm On Apr 10

bassdow:
Abeg e never reach like that Joor.

Mind you, you don't need spend much on charge controller especially since it's 12v. Just get a cheap one but should be MPPT.

Also this battery 12v 2.5kwh depending on source is over 300,000 naira. If you really low on budget, would suggest you just buy a cheap used but still in good shape leadAcid battery of between 150,000 naira to 160,000 naira. Could be cheaper if lucky in good way.

As for charge controller, ensure you buy a cheap USEd MPPT else you could end up sending money that would buy a hybrid inverter on charge controller.

Only spend more on charge controller if you have plans for upGrade.

Thanks for your detailed suggestions…How do I know a good used battery sef? Do you have someone that sells good used batteries and MPPT charge controller?….Although I plan to buy brand new Gpower tubular ba3 before but I heard fake batteries full market….

I await your response sir…This heat is just too much and man has been on generator all this while…

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Bankyshinani(m): 12:01am On Apr 11

Good evening bosses,
Please who can explain to me why lithium batteries charge faster than tubular batteries..
Thanks

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ksmart027(m): 12:57am On Apr 11

AyarmBoye:
thanks my lord…I really appreciate u big

No matter what you do, don't buy lead acid battery in 2026 whether brand new or used. My 2 cents.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ezimuoh: 1:27am On Apr 11

ksmart027:
No matter what you do, don't buy lead acid battery in 2026 whether brand new or used. My 2 cents.

I wonder why that giy is always fixated on tubular batteries. He always talks as if its only lithium batteries that have fakes and tubular doesn’t have

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by anochuks08(m): 5:12am On Apr 11

bassdow:
This budget would get you 4.2kva or 5kva inverter in category of Haisic.

okay, Thanks

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by capnies: 7:55am On Apr 11

bassdow:
2pcs of 450w would give approximately 900w which is just about 100w above what most charge controllers supports for 12v system.

in other words, YES 2pcs of 450w solar panels would work though the charge controller would slightly clip it .

BUT please ensure it's just a single 12v 200AH battery. Don't try 2pcs of 12v battery which would give 12v 400AH as it would struggle to charge.

That's if you prefer Tubular battery, instead of Lithium based battery.

if Properly planed and sized, a used battery should serve you well enough while saving you money

Please which 12v controller accepts as much as 900w panel. What's the pv input? Most panels are high voltage panel. Parallel connections?

I think most will be wasted, the controller will heat up and pack up faster

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AyarmBoye(m): 9:24am On Apr 11

ksmart027:
No matter what you do, don't buy lead acid battery in 2026 whether brand new or used. My 2 cents.

hmmmm….okay…just a question do we have external lithium battery charger aside the hybrid inverter or solar?

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by hardeycute(m): 10:31am On Apr 11

Ezimuoh:
I wonder why that giy is always fixated on tubular batteries. He always talks as if its only lithium batteries that have fakes and tubular doesn’t have

i think he does that on purpose, to rage bait people into talking.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ksmart027(m): 12:14pm On Apr 11

AyarmBoye:
hmmmm….okay…just a question do we have external lithium battery charger aside the hybrid inverter or solar?

Yes there is. Linnov and i think valto also sell it.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Obnoxious2001(m): 12:55pm On Apr 11

AyarmBoye:
Good afternoon guys….so I’m new to this solar stuff and even though I have read many of the pages o still couldn’t find what I want..hopefully someone will help me.

A friend sold me his old 1.2kva luminous eco volt inverter because he’s upgrading…his batteries are dead so I only got the inverter..

I dont like this tubular batteries and one installer said I can’t use lithium battery with this 1.2kva inverter that I will have to get another inverter….

So what do you think?

Can’t I truly use this inverter with lithium battery? I plan to charge more with solar panels though and perhaps once in a while use the grid since the inverter can charge battery….true at the back of the inverter,,no selection for lithium battery….

Please don’t ignore me …I don’t have money for another inverter o.

You can use lithium battery.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by sirneyo2005: 2:29pm On Apr 11

Yes

AyarmBoye:
okay boss……which means I won’t connect that wire that goes to the grid for charging to the charge socket Abi?

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by sirneyo2005: 2:35pm On Apr 11

Oga bassdow has given you a good answer sorry just coming online

codemaster2much:
but what if the charger controller also has no way of setting it to Lithium

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AyarmBoye(m): 3:54pm On Apr 11

sirneyo2005:
Yes

alright thanks my lord

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ask4bk(m): 5:37pm On Apr 11

fuckboys:
these dead loads that consume a lot of power on standby.

They consume lots of power but in ABSOLUTE SILENCE. Na the topic be that

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ask4bk(m): 5:53pm On Apr 11

mctfopt:
The old inverter don't usually multitask and form factor is usually bigger. Cramped in electronics deserve ventilation

Newer hybrid inverters does three functions...charge battery via mains , has a solar charge controller and inverts. All these generate heat, making that fan necessary, but if you hate fan so much, some premium inverters are out there with huge heatsinks and no fans eg Goodwe, Solis, Sigenergy etc

As long as the heat sink is solid and can carry full capacity for hours without melting inner components. Some sensitive people get worried even by the slightest hummm of fans even if it's placed 4 rooms away.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ask4bk(m): 5:58pm On Apr 11

AyarmBoye:
No I don’t want tubular battery…I want a lithium battery…looking at 12v 2.5kwh…..strictly solar charging since the inverter is an old one….

My question is can those two 450 watts charge it?
Also since I can’t use the inverter to charge lithium battery,, I don’t need to plug the inverter to main grid charge socket because if I do it will charge the lithium battery which may affect it right?

Even a 50w solar panel can charge your lithium battery if your load is just 20w or less and you've a charge controller that allows it.

Panels being able to charge your battery depends on your load and only you know your load. We don't.

If you use two 450w and then use load of 700w, it won't charge.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nobody: 6:18pm On Apr 11

Is there any solar of 100k or 200k naira please

Needed urgently

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AyarmBoye(m): 6:21pm On Apr 11

ask4bk:
Even a 50w solar panel can charge your lithium battery if your load is just 20w or less and you've a charge controller that allows it.

Panels being able to charge your battery depends on your load and only you know your load. We don't.

If you use two 450w and then use load of 700w, it won't charge.

i understand as all the loads will be using the power the solar is generating….

I’m hardly at home during rhe day so no loads ….
My question is what if the battery get full before I return home I hope the charge controller can cut of the supply to avoid overcharging of the battery? And what happens to the power the panel keeps generating when the battery is fully charged?

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 6:48pm On Apr 11

AyarmBoye:
i understand as all the loads will be using the power the solar is generating….

I’m hardly at home during rhe day so no loads ….
My question is what if the battery get full before I return home I hope the charge controller can cut of the supply to avoid overcharging of the battery? And what happens to the power the panel keeps generating when the battery is fully charged?

The answer to all your question is actually in the name of the device- a solar charge controller. It literally means it'd control the charging coming in from your solar panels. That means once battery is full, it'd enter float (stop charging and maintain a particular pre defined voltage).

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