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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 8:58pm On May 11, 2017

In truth the marginal difference btw these controllers and also compared with normal controllers does not justify the huge price difference. Instead of spending huge sums for few additional watts why not get a panel to knock of such advantage. Many of us have capacities that are 50% or less utilized so there is really no point unless its for remote monitoring or some form of tracking or connectivity

Saipro:

No such thing as a best, as your requirements and application would determine utility.

For the commercial versions:

- Xantrex followed up from Trace and is pretty good. Perhaps the cheapest of the lot.
- MorningStar MPPT is touted as having the best DC-DC converters (their SureSine inverter is literally unbeatable in efficiency, sorry for digressing)
- Magnum is touted as having the highest amps output. New firmware upgrades keep improving performance. Lots of input from Outback and Midnite (as developers).
- Outback is largely the brainchild of the guys who developed Xantrex. Lots of improvements and tons of new features.
- Midnite. The self-acclaimed industry standard. Has a few features not seen in others. Guys who developed the Outback went on to start Midnite. Pretty pricy too.
- Then there's SMA, odd one out of the top players but pretty nifty too. Prefers to work alone. Or be boss when working with others.

That's the evolution. Also, pricing tends to follow the ordering in the list. Where MorningStar excels at DC-DC conversion, Outback and Midnite excel at tracking the maximum power point. You decide which is more important to you (I prefer tracking here because of the rapidly changing insolation levels from cloud cover interference).

PS: You are most unlikely to fully utilise the potential of either Outback (FM series) or Midnite (Classic series) charge controllers. What are you really looking for (asides reputation and stability)?

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dapsyra(m): 11:30pm On May 11, 2017

dezo:
ALL SOLD!!!
Hello yall. 40 nos Fullriver 12v 200ah batteries for sale . Note they are not new and currently being used by me. Price is 20k. Discounts available for bulk purchase.
Thanks.
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ALL SOLD!!!!. THANK YOU

Reprobate:

I suspect 1 of the marketers on this thread, he will add 10k or more and resell at a neat profit

True to it, the marketer turned around and offered me the batteries at N50K each! Of course, I declined and drew his attention to the fact that he purchased at N20k each. This is how middlemen cause inflation and damage the economy.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Monlo(m): 5:57am On May 12, 2017

dapsyra:

True to it, the marketer turned around and offered me the batteries at N50K each! Of course, I declined and drew his attention to the fact that he purchased at N20k each. This is how middlemen cause inflation and damage the economy.

Na waooooo,how do we then encourage people to delve into renewable energy?God help us!

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bodeface: 6:15am On May 12, 2017

bodeface:
Team,
I am trying to lookup the Yachi / Yahsun and Yingli solar panel brands on the internet, I am just trying to lookup these China brands to compare with all these well know European brands,
I was able to find the Yingli website but I couldn't find any website for Yachi / Yahsun brand, I know that many people has used it and a dealer on this forum is selling these unit, can anyone who has used these unit comment on this brand, I will appreciate a link to the manufacturer website also.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Saipro(m): 8:10am On May 12, 2017

bodeface:

@SAIPRO, you are very detail and so knowledgeable in this trade, do you have a coy, do you manage design and installation of the Solar systems, kindly let me know we might be able to do somethings together

Yes, part of a partnership. I've been fortunate to speak to a few of the lead engineers. You'd be surprised at the doors curiosity could open.

You could reach me via email. We'll trade other contact details thereafter

Mine is Saipro2000 at yahoo dot com

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Saipro(m): 8:12am On May 12, 2017

dapsyra:

True to it, the marketer turned around and offered me the batteries at N50K each! Of course, I declined and drew his attention to the fact that he purchased at N20k each. This is how middlemen cause inflation and damage the economy.

Surprise, surprise. Why didn't I see that coming?

cheesy

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by oloet: 8:19am On May 12, 2017

dapsyra:

True to it, the marketer turned around and offered me the batteries at N50K each! Of course, I declined and drew his attention to the fact that he purchased at N20k each. This is how middlemen cause inflation and damage the economy.

that is how they kill the economy all in the name of doing business, they are the first to shout when they see politicians loots, how do u want the person that sold the batteries to you feel?

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mank1234(m): 9:08am On May 12, 2017

Can we have this marketer's moniker so that we can blacklist the person from our list of sellers. The margin is too much.

dapsyra:

True to it, the marketer turned around and offered me the batteries at N50K each! Of course, I declined and drew his attention to the fact that he purchased at N20k each. This is how middlemen cause inflation and damage the economy.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bigrovar(m): 10:05am On May 12, 2017

bodeface:
Team,
I am trying to lookup the Yachi / Yahsun and Yingli solar panel brands on the internet, I am just trying to lookup these China brands to compare with all these well know European brands,
I was able to find the Yingli website but I couldn't find any website for Yachi / Yahsun brand, I know that many people has used it and a dealer on this forum is selling these unit, can anyone who has used these unit comment on this brand, I will appreciate a link to the manufacturer website also.

There are many ... probably thousands of Chinese PV manufacturers out of which about 20 stand out as tier 1 (The likes of Yingli, Trina, Canadian Solar, Jinko,CSUN etc) The above have 2.5 to 4GW production capacity per year and have fully automated production facilities spread around the world most tier 1 solar producers have close to 10 years experience at module production and are also vertically integrated meaning they produce their own solar cells and wafers . Behind the Tier 1 are the Tier 2. This include the likes of Solarland, Felicity, etc. They have limited production capability usually sub 500 MW per year and their manufacturing process are usually semi automated. They buy solar cells and wafers from tier 1 producers and invest little in R & D Most tier 2 have ambition to be tier 1 but lack the lack the financial musle..

Last is tier 3. These are the bottom of the barrel and the most numerous of the bunch (about 90%). they have the least experience. Their operations are limited to assembling panels using components manufactured by other companies (i.e. no R& grin

operations of their own), and their production processes are highly reliant on manual labour. soldering and the likes are done by hand. They have zero RnD.

From my limited study of the solar panel market in Nigeria. What we have dominated are tier 2 and tier 3. Our level of economic development, purchasing power and lack of Quality Control means majority of panels in our market are tier 3 panels.

How do u spot tier 3. I have spoken to a few members on here back stage on the need to do more to review product we use so as to help each other. As a rule of thump. what I do is to first look at the panel and do some background check on the manufacturer. Most of the panels sold in Nigeria don't have a traceable production company. The few that have website from they site you will not this is not a serious company. I will not name names so as not to soil the market potential of some of us into sales of solar panels.

Tier 3 don't mean a panel won't work or it is bad. In fact some tier 3 panels serve and serve. Yet it is important for one to note the risk he is taking.

Back to your question, if u searched online and do not see any trace of the panel manufacturer, most likely it is a tier 3 panel or as a good friend on here would call them.. "Black China"

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 11:37am On May 12, 2017

mank1234:
Can we have this marketer's moniker so that we can blacklist the person from our list of sellers. The margin is too much.

... Mank, you very funny .. You don't need to criticise the marketer as the post isnt really complete without asking the poster how much he negotiated et al.. Let's kindly stop derailing the interactive forum/thread !

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Barezzi(m): 11:40am On May 12, 2017

So na you be the marketer? grin

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 11:47am On May 12, 2017

Barezzi:
So na you be the marketer?

Bros Barezzi , no vex-na me oooo! He heard asking price of 50k , without negotiation at all, quickly left what's app and logged into Nairaland to drop his personal opinion .. Hope you have safely picked up items you ordered?? Pardon us

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Barezzi(m): 11:57am On May 12, 2017

kiekie1:

Bros Barezzi , na me ooo.. He heard asking price of 50k , without negotiation at all, quickly left what's app and logged into Nairaland to drop his personal opinion .. Hope you have safely picked up items you ordered?? Pardon us

I need that your watt meter. The one i bought off konga nearly put fire for my house.
I must have pulled more than it's rated current. The plastic melted and was smoking. I forgot to take pics.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 12:14pm On May 12, 2017

Barezzi:

I need that your watt meter. The one i bought off konga nearly put fire for my house.
I must have pulled more than it's rated current. The plastic melted and was smoking. I forgot to take pics.

Ok noted Sir, I will speak with you when am off the highway !

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dapsyra(m): 2:21pm On May 12, 2017

kiekie1:

... Mank, you very funny .. You don't need to criticise the marketer as the post isnt really complete without asking the poster how much he negotiated et al.. Let's kindly stop derailing the interactive forum/thread !

You sent me an unsolicited message offering me the batteries at N50k each.

I did not negotiate any price with you because I felt it was immoral and exploitative for you to ask for N50k each on those batteries.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by oloet: 3:21pm On May 12, 2017

"one too many" SMH....

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 3:22pm On May 12, 2017

dapsyra:

You sent me an unsolicited message offering me the batteries at N50k each.

I did not negotiate any price with you because I felt it was immoral and exploitative for you to ask for N50k each on those batteries.

That's your opinion .. The bulk sms i sent was solely for my clients which u got cos ur number appeared on my contacts ok ..you can tag it "unsilolicitated" & rather ignore as you look more matured than the online post abinitio...No need for long talks..its a bygone issue !.. Thanks

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 3:36pm On May 12, 2017

kiekie1:

That's your opinion .. The bulk sms i sent was solely for my clients which u got cos ur number appeared on my contacts ok ..you can tag it "unsilolicitated" & rather ignore as you look more matured than the online post abinitio...No need for long talks..its a bygone issue ! My last comment on this stale issue.. Thanks

So how much do you want to sell it... Hope it wont pass 25k cos grin

he stated N20k with Discounts too..
I need 2... State your last price here.. One house... lipsrsealed

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by oloet: 4:31pm On May 12, 2017

Dam5reey:

So how much do you want to sell it... Hope it wont pass 25k cos he stated N20k with Discounts too..
I need 2... State your last price here.. One house...

me too ooo, I need two

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 5:35pm On May 12, 2017

Dam5reey:

So how much do you want to sell it... Hope it wont pass 25k cos he stated N20k with Discounts too..
I need 2... State your last price here.. One house...

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 5:42pm On May 12, 2017

oloet:
me too ooo, I need two

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mank1234(m): 7:47pm On May 12, 2017

The goal of every business is to make profit, not abnormal profit; the margin was too much. The truth is most of us take your price to be 'as is'. For instance when you advertise price of panel etal we all believe it to be the absolute price.

With this experience, it means next we see your product advert we have to haggle for a far lower settling price considering that your offer price might be 250% margin.

kiekie1:

... Mank, you very funny .. You don't need to criticise the marketer as the post isnt really complete without asking the poster how much he negotiated et al.. Let's kindly stop derailing the interactive forum/thread !

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 8:35pm On May 12, 2017

mank1234:
The goal of every business is to make profit, not abnormal profit; the margin was too much. The truth is most of us take your price to be 'as is'. For instance when you advertise price of panel etal we all believe it to be the absolute price.

With this experience, it means next we see your product advert we have to haggle for a far lower settling price considering that your offer price might be 250% margin.

You still talking like u got any personal issues .. Did u ask any poster if 50k was mandatory or forceful without room for negotiations as you didn't mention? So why fix profit margin for me from your sitting room ? Rest your case .. Its ok as some clients/customers just read some repeated shallow post here and smile ! Bro, we ain't quarreling ok .. I just spoke with many now including Dam5reey, and no issues whatsoever ... One love !!

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 9:17pm On May 12, 2017

mank1234:
The goal of every business is to make profit, not abnormal profit; the margin was too much. The truth is most of us take your price to be 'as is'. For instance when you advertise price of panel etal we all believe it to be the absolute price.

With this experience, it means next we see your product advert we have to haggle for a far lower settling price considering that your offer price might be 250% margin.

Oga, Calm down first ,

Don't bring other items into this matter... You can have a chat or call him if you are interested in doing business with him...

When I saw the other post about 50k, for batteries, I never took him serious

Why do you like to assume and make conclusions...

If he stated a price, and put negotiable... Contact him see the item, buy if you are okay with item. If not it's not by force,

I will say this again, if the price in shop A, and you see shop B selling for half the price, it is simple.. kindly work to shop B, without referencing or making shop A look like a thief....

It's is business... I you were to be in the same shoes you will do the same... grin

I have communicated with him before, and today as well, I commend his customer relationships skills, Even on this thread he was polite with his responses on this matter...

Final Note: Abeg let's find out ourselves before making any conclusions...

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 11:46pm On May 12, 2017

Are you the marketer? I'm sure forumites want to know....allow him speak grin

Modify....you are d marketer....anyways if something is sold on this forum, it should not be resold at very high price as it erodes equity and fairness grin

kiekie1:

... Mank, you very funny .. You don't need to criticise the marketer as the post isnt really complete without asking the poster how much he negotiated et al.. Let's kindly stop derailing the interactive forum/thread !

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 11:56pm On May 12, 2017

There are many sellers on this forum.....try me guys grin

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by sensisosu: 12:36am On May 13, 2017

I have had the opportunity of doing business with kiekie and I can authoritatively say that he doesn't value his customers, very rude and money is all that matters to me..

You will even send him message on his personal number he will be forming too busy..

I am not here to spoil business for u oo but the way you conduct business doesn't leave a good impression on anyone..

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by sensisosu: 12:57am On May 13, 2017

Hello house,

I have a 3.5kva Sukham inverter system with a setup of 8 pieces 250w mono panels, 60amps mppt charge controller and 4 200amps batteries

The issue I am currently having right now are:

My solar panels are positioned in a way that after 1pm my panels aren't getting enough sun light due to the position of My house(the panels are placed on the roof of my house)

I have a problem with a Trojan battery as it discharges faster than the remaining 3 batteries

My inverter usually goes off at 2am in the midnight with minimal or no load on the system

When I'm on nepa inverter cuts off when there is drop in voltage..

I would like my honorable members on this thread to enlighten on how to get the best out of my systems..

Thank you all and I will greatly appreciate your opinion

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dicksonadams(m): 6:32am On May 13, 2017

Reading all this post I can see that This kiekie of a guy is one self centered, greedy human being. May God help this country

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DUNKA(m): 6:33am On May 13, 2017

Dam5reey:

Oga, Calm down first ,

Don't bring other items into this matter... You can have a chat or call him if you are interested in doing business with him...

When I saw the other post about 50k, for batteries, I never took him serious

Why do you like to assume and make conclusions...

If he stated a price, and put negotiable... Contact him see the item, buy if you are okay with item. If not it's not by force,

I will say this again, if the price in shop A, and you see shop B selling for half the price, it is simple.. kindly work to shop B, without referencing or making shop A look like a thief....

It's is business... I you were to be in the same shoes you will do the same...

I have communicated with him before, and today as well, I commend his customer relationships skills, Even on this thread he was polite with his responses on this matter...

Final Note: Abeg let's find out ourselves before making any conclusions...

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by efuro(m): 7:16am On May 13, 2017

sensisosu:
Hello house,

I have a 3.5kva Sukham inverter system with a setup of 8 pieces 250w mono panels, 60amps mppt charge controller and 4 200amps batteries

The issue I am currently having right now are:

My solar panels are positioned in a way that after 1pm my panels aren't getting enough sun light due to the position of My house(the panels are placed on the roof of my house)

I have a problem with a Trojan battery as it discharges faster than the remaining 3 batteries

My inverter usually goes off at 2am in the midnight with minimal or no load on the system

When I'm on nepa inverter cuts off when there is drop in voltage..

I would like my honorable members on this thread to enlighten on how to get the best out of my systems..

Thank you all and I will greatly appreciate your opinion

old boy you have an enviable solar setup!
I know some members will fume being too quick to offer my chip of little advice or help.
just imagine, national grid has dipped low again, imagine again the built up anger with non solar users. As solar enthusiast & DIY, i know solar-is-able therefore it is my joy to offer my piece of advice within the limit of my experience, of course it may be considered not optimal showing reasons for other DIY to learn.

so Oga sensisosu,
what i garnered from previous discus on flooded ba3 particularly Trojan, I don't think you have a serious problem. I believe that ba3 has caused ur bank to drain too quickly because itself has not been properly charged by inverter or panels. so consider doing limited load & equalization charge of 15.5v for about four hours for about a week am sure u will see signs of recovery.

on your panels not receiving enough sunlight. I discovered I am guilty of same during installation of my setup too by schematicaly laying Panels vertically instead of horizontally. laying horizontally extends surface area to more sun while it travels from east to west. like guru dmerciful & other mentioned. the angle of elevation can also work wonders.

I submit that you don't tamper with ur sulkam please.

thanks

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